BD-700 Global Express vs 500 Citation I

Overview

The BD-700 Global Express and the 500 Citation I are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Bombardier and Cessna respectively.

Top speed is 950 km/h for the BD-700 Global Express vs 665 km/h for the 500 Citation I. The BD-700 Global Express has an operational range of 11,100 km vs 2,459 km for the 500 Citation I. The BD-700 Global Express operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 12,497 m for the 500 Citation I. At 45,132 kg MTOW, the BD-700 Global Express is 8.4x the 500 Citation I's 5,375 kg.

The BD-700 Global Express has been produced in 816 units vs 689 for the 500 Citation I. Unit cost is $25M for the BD-700 Global Express vs $0.9M for the 500 Citation I. The 500 Citation I first flew 27 years before the BD-700 Global Express (1969 vs 1996).

BD-700 Global Express

Canadian long-range business jet, developed in the 1990s, renowned for corporate and VIP transport globally.
Bombardier BD-700 Global Express Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Bombardier
First flight 13 October 1996
Year introduced 1999
Number produced 816 units
Average unit price $25 million
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500 Citation I

American light business jet, renowned for civil, commercial, and military use since the late 20th century.
Cessna 500 Citation I Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna
First flight 15 September 1969
Year introduced 1971
Number produced 689 units
Average unit price $900K
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BD-700 Global Express

Wing area 95.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 29.0 m ◉
Height 7.3 m ◉
Length 30.3 m ◉
Maximum speed 950 km/h ◉
Operational range 11,100 km ◉
Service ceiling 15,545 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 45,132 kg ◉
Empty weight 22,566 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 3,345 kgf ◉

500 Citation I

Wing area 25.9 m² ◉
Wingspan 14.4 m ◉
Height 4.4 m ◉
Length 13.3 m ◉
Maximum speed 665 km/h ◉
Operational range 2,459 km ◉
Service ceiling 12,497 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 5,375 kg ◉
Empty weight 3,008 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 499 kgf ◉

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BD-700 Global Express or 500 Citation I?
The BD-700 Global Express is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the 500 Citation I's 665 km/h, a difference of 285 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BD-700 Global Express or 500 Citation I?
The BD-700 Global Express has a longer range at 11,100 km compared to the 500 Citation I's 2,459 km.
Which can fly higher, the BD-700 Global Express or 500 Citation I?
The BD-700 Global Express has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the 500 Citation I's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the BD-700 Global Express or 500 Citation I?
The BD-700 Global Express has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,132 kg compared to the 500 Citation I's 5,375 kg.
Which is larger, the BD-700 Global Express or 500 Citation I?
The BD-700 Global Express is longer at 30.3 meters compared to the 500 Citation I's 13.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the BD-700 Global Express or 500 Citation I?
The BD-700 Global Express is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the 500 Citation I at $0.9 million.
Which entered service first, the BD-700 Global Express or 500 Citation I?
The 500 Citation I entered service first in 1971, 28 years before the BD-700 Global Express which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BD-700 Global Express or 500 Citation I?
The BD-700 Global Express has been produced in greater numbers with 816 units compared to 689 units of the 500 Citation I.

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