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210 Centurion vs 500 Citation I

210 Centurion vs 500 Citation I at a glance — top speed 378 vs 665 km/h, range 1,667 vs 2,459 km, max takeoff weight 1,814 vs 5,375 kg, built 9,240 vs 689 units.

Cessna 210 Centurion military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 210 Centurion
Cessna 500 Citation I military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 500 Citation I
Specifications
210 Centurion 500 Citation I
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Cessna
First flight 1 January 1957 15 September 1969
Year introduced 1957 1971
Number produced 9240 units 689 units
Average unit price -- $900K
Wing area 16.3 m² 25.9 m²
Wingspan 11.2 m 14.4 m
Height 3.0 m 4.4 m
Length 8.6 m 13.3 m
Maximum speed 378 km/h 665 km/h
Operational range 1,667 km 2,459 km
Service ceiling 8,230 m 12,497 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,814 kg 5,375 kg
Empty weight 1,045 kg 3,008 kg
Total thrust 1 x 231 kW 2 x 998 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 210 Centurion or 500 Citation I?
The 500 Citation I is faster with a maximum speed of 665 km/h compared to the 210 Centurion's 378 km/h, a difference of 287 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 210 Centurion or 500 Citation I?
The 500 Citation I has a longer range at 2,459 km compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,667 km.
Which can fly higher, the 210 Centurion or 500 Citation I?
The 500 Citation I has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the 210 Centurion's 8,230 meters (27,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the 210 Centurion or 500 Citation I?
The 500 Citation I has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,375 kg compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.
Which is larger, the 210 Centurion or 500 Citation I?
The 500 Citation I is longer at 13.3 meters compared to the 210 Centurion's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the 210 Centurion or 500 Citation I?
The 210 Centurion entered service first in 1957, 14 years before the 500 Citation I which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 210 Centurion or 500 Citation I?
The 210 Centurion has been produced in greater numbers with 9,240 units compared to 689 units of the 500 Citation I.