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Boeing 737 vs 500 Citation I

Boeing 737 vs 500 Citation I at a glance — top speed 904 vs 665 km/h, range 4,800 vs 2,459 km, max takeoff weight 52,163 vs 5,375 kg, built 11,535 vs 689 units.

Boeing 737 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 737
Cessna 500 Citation I military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 500 Citation I
Specifications
Boeing 737 500 Citation I
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Cessna
First flight 9 April 1967 15 September 1969
Year introduced 1968 1971
Number produced 11535 units 689 units
Average unit price $115 million $900K
Wing area 91.0 m² 25.9 m²
Wingspan 28.0 m 14.4 m
Height 11.0 m 4.4 m
Length 30.0 m 13.3 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h 665 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 2,459 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 12,497 m
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg 5,375 kg
Empty weight 29,071 kg 3,008 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf 2 x 998 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 737 or 500 Citation I?
The Boeing 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the 500 Citation I's 665 km/h, a difference of 239 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 737 or 500 Citation I?
The Boeing 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the 500 Citation I's 2,459 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 737 or 500 Citation I?
The 500 Citation I has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the Boeing 737's 11,278 meters (37,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 737 or 500 Citation I?
The Boeing 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the 500 Citation I's 5,375 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 737 or 500 Citation I?
The Boeing 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the 500 Citation I's 13.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 737 or 500 Citation I?
The Boeing 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the 500 Citation I at $0.9 million.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 737 or 500 Citation I?
The Boeing 737 entered service first in 1968, 3 years before the 500 Citation I which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 737 or 500 Citation I?
The Boeing 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 689 units of the 500 Citation I.