Cessna 340 vs 500 Citation I
Overview
The Cessna 340 and the 500 Citation I are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Cessna respectively.
Top speed is 452 km/h for the Cessna 340 vs 665 km/h for the 500 Citation I. The Cessna 340 has an operational range of 2,602 km vs 2,459 km for the 500 Citation I. The 500 Citation I operates at altitudes up to 12,497 m compared to 9,100 m for the Cessna 340.
The Cessna 340 has been produced in 1,351 units vs 689 for the 500 Citation I. Unit cost is $0.14M for the Cessna 340 vs $0.9M for the 500 Citation I. The 500 Citation I first flew 1 years before the Cessna 340 (1969 vs 1970).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| First flight | 1 January 1970 |
| Year introduced | 1972 |
| Number produced | 1351 units |
| Average unit price | $140K |
| American light business jet, renowned for civil, commercial, and military use since the late 20th century. | |
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| 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 |
| Wing area | 17.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 10.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 452 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,602 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,100 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,717 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,779 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 115 kW ◉ |
| 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 Cessna 340 or 500 Citation I?
The 500 Citation I is faster with a maximum speed of 665 km/h compared to the Cessna 340's 452 km/h, a difference of 213 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Cessna 340 or 500 Citation I?
The Cessna 340 has a longer range at 2,602 km compared to the 500 Citation I's 2,459 km.
Which can fly higher, the Cessna 340 or 500 Citation I?
The 500 Citation I has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the Cessna 340's 9,100 meters (29,855 ft).
Which is heavier, the Cessna 340 or 500 Citation I?
The 500 Citation I has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,375 kg compared to the Cessna 340's 2,717 kg.
Which is larger, the Cessna 340 or 500 Citation I?
The 500 Citation I is longer at 13.3 meters compared to the Cessna 340's 10.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Cessna 340 or 500 Citation I?
The 500 Citation I is more expensive at approximately $0.9 million per unit compared to the Cessna 340 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Cessna 340 or 500 Citation I?
The 500 Citation I entered service first in 1971, 1 years before the Cessna 340 which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cessna 340 or 500 Citation I?
The Cessna 340 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,351 units compared to 689 units of the 500 Citation I.