The Cessna 421C Golden Eagle is a pressurized cabin class aircraft that offers comfort, speed, reliability and predictable handling in an airplane that can climb to a ceiling of 30,000 ft and a cruise speed of up to 258 knots. At time of release, no other aircraft could fly further, faster, higher and carry as much load in any comparable piston twin class. The Golden Eagle's performance equals many turboprops, yet costs hundreds of thousands less to own and operate. Highly competitive and built for the business aviation market, the 421C Golden Eagle still offers small to medium business's an economical and reliable way to close critical deals and expand opportunities. The Engines Two turbo-charged, fuel injected 6 cylinder GTSIO-520-L 375 hp Continental engines effortlessly whisk the Golden Eagle to a speed of nearly 260 knots (faster than some turboprops) and do it with outstanding fuel efficiency. The Golden Eagles engines and airframe provide a huge maximum useful load of 2,928 pounds with a maximum cruise of 243 knots. This equates to excellent mission capability and a wide variety of passenger / cargo / fuel trip flexibility. The Wing Bonded to eliminate rivets and minimize drag. The wet wing design also allows for huge fuel capability yet simplifies fuel management at the same time. The Golden Eagles wing provides great efficiency for better performance at high speeds and high altitude, plus more stable handling at low speeds during takeoff and landing. The Golden Eagle can operate from a shorter field and climb to altitude faster than many competitive aircraft. This allows you access to more airfields and lets you clear high-density traffic areas faster and get to altitude quicker, where you can fly with greater speed and better fuel efficiency.
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