BD-700 Global Express vs 500 Citation I
| Canadian long-range business jet, developed in the 1990s, renowned for corporate and VIP transport globally. | |
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| 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 |
| 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 | $0.9 million |
| Wing area | 95.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 30.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 950 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 11,100 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,545 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 45,132 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 22,566 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 6,690 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 25.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 13.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 665 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,459 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,497 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,375 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,008 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 998 kgf â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of BD-700 Global Express by Bombardier.
Photo of 500 Citation I by Luc Verkuringen.
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.