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BD-700 Global Express vs 500 Citation I

BD-700 Global Express vs 500 Citation I at a glance — top speed 950 vs 665 km/h, range 11,100 vs 2,459 km, max takeoff weight 45,132 vs 5,375 kg, built 816 vs 689 units.

Bombardier BD-700 Global Express military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 BD-700 Global Express
Cessna 500 Citation I military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 500 Citation I
Specifications
BD-700 Global Express 500 Citation I
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Bombardier Cessna
First flight 13 October 1996 15 September 1969
Year introduced 1999 1971
Number produced 816 units 689 units
Average unit price $25 million $900K
Wing area 95.0 m² 25.9 m²
Wingspan 29.0 m 14.4 m
Height 7.3 m 4.4 m
Length 30.3 m 13.3 m
Maximum speed 950 km/h 665 km/h
Operational range 11,100 km 2,459 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 12,497 m
Max. takeoff weight 45,132 kg 5,375 kg
Empty weight 22,566 kg 3,008 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,690 kgf 2 x 998 kgf
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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.