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500 Citation I vs Falcon 10

500 Citation I vs Falcon 10 at a glance — top speed 665 vs 907 km/h, range 2,459 vs 3,555 km, max takeoff weight 5,375 vs 8,500 kg, built 689 vs 226 units.

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Specifications
500 Citation I Falcon 10
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Dassault
First flight 15 September 1969 1 December 1970
Year introduced 1971 1971
Number produced 689 units 226 units
Average unit price $900K $1.6 million
Wing area 25.9 m² 24.1 m²
Wingspan 14.4 m 13.1 m
Height 4.4 m 4.6 m
Length 13.3 m 13.9 m
Maximum speed 665 km/h 907 km/h
Operational range 2,459 km 3,555 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,375 kg 8,500 kg
Empty weight 3,008 kg 5,055 kg
Total thrust 2 x 998 kgf 2 x 1,506 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 500 Citation I or Falcon 10?
The Falcon 10 is faster with a maximum speed of 907 km/h compared to the 500 Citation I's 665 km/h, a difference of 242 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 500 Citation I or Falcon 10?
The Falcon 10 has a longer range at 3,555 km compared to the 500 Citation I's 2,459 km.
Which can fly higher, the 500 Citation I or Falcon 10?
The Falcon 10 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the 500 Citation I's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the 500 Citation I or Falcon 10?
The Falcon 10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,500 kg compared to the 500 Citation I's 5,375 kg.
Which is larger, the 500 Citation I or Falcon 10?
The Falcon 10 is longer at 13.9 meters compared to the 500 Citation I's 13.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 500 Citation I or Falcon 10?
The Falcon 10 is more expensive at approximately $1.6 million per unit compared to the 500 Citation I at $0.9 million.
Which entered service first, the 500 Citation I or Falcon 10?
Both the 500 Citation I and Falcon 10 entered service in the same year: 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 500 Citation I or Falcon 10?
The 500 Citation I has been produced in greater numbers with 689 units compared to 226 units of the Falcon 10.