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421C

The 421C Golden Eagle provides a pressurised cabin in a piston twin. It suits regional journeys where a cabin with facing seats is useful but jet speed is unnecessary.

421C exterior
5-7PassengersTypical cabin configurations
1.29 mCabin heightAt the highest point
1,852 kmMaximum rangeSee the loading conditions below
2.38 m³Baggage spaceConfiguration-dependent
Inside the 421C

A closer look at the cabin

421C example interior

Example interior. Colours, seating and equipment vary by aircraft.

Cessna 421C example cabin interiorCessna 421C example cabin interiorCessna 421C exterior

Why consider this model?

Pressurised cabinFacing-seat layouts
See the actual scale

How much space?

180 cm
Man 180 cm tall, scale illustration
165 cm
Woman 165 cm tall, scale illustration
1.29 m1.40 m
Layout to be addedCabin length 4.82 m

People and cabin dimensions share one scale. The cabin outline is illustrative. The layout is an example, not the seat map of the aircraft in your quote.

What you can bring

Room for your luggage

7-9medium suitcases*

2.38 m³ of baggage space.

* Indicative estimate based on published baggage volume, for medium suitcases around 65 × 45 × 25 cm. Compartment shape, door openings, baggage weight and flight load can reduce the number. We confirm your luggage for the aircraft offered.

Skis, golf bags or extra luggage?

Include the number and dimensions of bulky items in your request. Long items need a separate check.

The useful numbers

Aircraft specifications

ManufacturerCessna
Production years1976-1985
Typical seating5-7 passengers
Cabin length4.82 m
Cabin width1.40 m
Cabin height1.29 m
Maximum range1,852 km
Cruise speed428 km/h
Aircraft length11.09 m
Wingspan12.53 m
Maximum takeoff weight3,379 kg

Reference range at 60% power and 25,000 ft with standard fuel and a 45-minute reserve. The quoted cruise speed uses a higher power setting.

Know which model you are choosing

The model and its relatives

421C

The C version arrived in 1976 with a revised wing and fuel system. Geared Continental engines allowed relatively low propeller speeds, a distinctive feature of the Golden Eagle family.

Model historyWhere it began and how it evolved

The Golden Eagle family offered a pressurised piston twin with a separate passenger cabin. Its geared engines reduced propeller speed, helping distinguish it from many other piston aircraft. The 421C was a later development of that concept, revising the wing and fuel arrangement while preserving the cabin-class touring role.

The C version arrived in 1976 with a revised wing and fuel system. Geared Continental engines allowed relatively low propeller speeds, a distinctive feature of the Golden Eagle family.

Later aircraft gained trailing-link main landing gear. Production ended in 1985, so the condition and refurbishment of each cabin matter more than the original interior specification.

Before you choose

Can I stand upright in the cabin?

The cabin is lower than 180 cm, so a person of that height cannot stand fully upright. The scaled illustration shows the difference. Maximum cabin height: 1.29 m.

Will my aircraft have this exact interior?

Not necessarily. These photographs and the layout illustrate the model. We check the actual interior, seats and equipment when preparing your proposal.

When should I consider this model?

The 421C Golden Eagle provides a pressurised cabin in a piston twin. It suits regional journeys where a cabin with facing seats is useful but jet speed is unnecessary.

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