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500 Citation I vs Commander 500

500 Citation I vs Commander 500 at a glance — top speed 665 vs 346 km/h, range 2,459 vs 1,735 km, max takeoff weight 5,375 vs 3,062 kg, built 689 vs 2,902 units.

Cessna 500 Citation I military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 500 Citation I
Commander 500 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Commander 500
Specifications
500 Citation I Commander 500
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Aero Commander
First flight 15 September 1969 23 April 1948
Year introduced 1971 1952
Number produced 689 units 2902 units
Average unit price $900K $260K
Wing area 25.9 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 14.4 m 15.0 m
Height 4.4 m 4.4 m
Length 13.3 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 665 km/h 346 km/h
Operational range 2,459 km 1,735 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 5,913 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,375 kg 3,062 kg
Empty weight 3,008 kg 2,102 kg
Total thrust 2 x 998 kgf 2 x 216 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 500 Citation I or Commander 500?
The 500 Citation I is faster with a maximum speed of 665 km/h compared to the Commander 500's 346 km/h, a difference of 319 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 500 Citation I or Commander 500?
The 500 Citation I has a longer range at 2,459 km compared to the Commander 500's 1,735 km.
Which can fly higher, the 500 Citation I or Commander 500?
The 500 Citation I has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the Commander 500's 5,913 meters (19,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the 500 Citation I or Commander 500?
The 500 Citation I has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,375 kg compared to the Commander 500's 3,062 kg.
Which is larger, the 500 Citation I or Commander 500?
The 500 Citation I is longer at 13.3 meters compared to the Commander 500's 11.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 500 Citation I or Commander 500?
The 500 Citation I is more expensive at approximately $0.9 million per unit compared to the Commander 500 at $0.3 million.
Which entered service first, the 500 Citation I or Commander 500?
The Commander 500 entered service first in 1952, 19 years before the 500 Citation I which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 500 Citation I or Commander 500?
The Commander 500 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,902 units compared to 689 units of the 500 Citation I.