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Beechcraft 390 Premier I vs 500 Citation I

Beechcraft 390 Premier I vs 500 Citation I at a glance — top speed 841 vs 665 km/h, range 2,519 vs 2,459 km, max takeoff weight 5,670 vs 5,375 kg, built 292 vs 689 units.

Beechcraft 390 Premier I military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Beechcraft 390 Premier I
Cessna 500 Citation I military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 500 Citation I
Specifications
Beechcraft 390 Premier I 500 Citation I
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Cessna
First flight 22 December 1998 15 September 1969
Year introduced 2001 1971
Number produced 292 units 689 units
Average unit price $5 million $900K
Wing area 23.0 m² 25.9 m²
Wingspan 13.6 m 14.4 m
Height 4.7 m 4.4 m
Length 14.0 m 13.3 m
Maximum speed 841 km/h 665 km/h
Operational range 2,519 km 2,459 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 12,497 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg 5,375 kg
Empty weight 3,627 kg 3,008 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,043 kgf 2 x 998 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or 500 Citation I?
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I is faster with a maximum speed of 841 km/h compared to the 500 Citation I's 665 km/h, a difference of 176 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or 500 Citation I?
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I has a longer range at 2,519 km compared to the 500 Citation I's 2,459 km.
Which can fly higher, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or 500 Citation I?
The 500 Citation I has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the Beechcraft 390 Premier I's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or 500 Citation I?
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the 500 Citation I's 5,375 kg.
Which is larger, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or 500 Citation I?
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I is longer at 14.0 meters compared to the 500 Citation I's 13.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or 500 Citation I?
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the 500 Citation I at $0.9 million.
Which entered service first, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or 500 Citation I?
The 500 Citation I entered service first in 1971, 30 years before the Beechcraft 390 Premier I which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or 500 Citation I?
The 500 Citation I has been produced in greater numbers with 689 units compared to 292 units of the Beechcraft 390 Premier I.