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500 Citation I vs Falcon 20

500 Citation I vs Falcon 20 at a glance — top speed 665 vs 863 km/h, range 2,459 vs 3,350 km, max takeoff weight 5,375 vs 13,000 kg, built 689 vs 512 units.

Cessna 500 Citation I military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 500 Citation I
Dassault Falcon 20 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 20
Specifications
500 Citation I Falcon 20
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Dassault
First flight 15 September 1969 4 May 1963
Year introduced 1971 1965
Number produced 689 units 512 units
Average unit price $900K $4.5 million
Wing area 25.9 m² 41.0 m²
Wingspan 14.4 m 16.3 m
Height 4.4 m 5.3 m
Length 13.3 m 17.2 m
Maximum speed 665 km/h 863 km/h
Operational range 2,459 km 3,350 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 12,802 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,375 kg 13,000 kg
Empty weight 3,008 kg 7,530 kg
Total thrust 2 x 998 kgf 2 x 2,041 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 500 Citation I or Falcon 20?
The Falcon 20 is faster with a maximum speed of 863 km/h compared to the 500 Citation I's 665 km/h, a difference of 198 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 500 Citation I or Falcon 20?
The Falcon 20 has a longer range at 3,350 km compared to the 500 Citation I's 2,459 km.
Which can fly higher, the 500 Citation I or Falcon 20?
The Falcon 20 has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the 500 Citation I's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the 500 Citation I or Falcon 20?
The Falcon 20 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the 500 Citation I's 5,375 kg.
Which is larger, the 500 Citation I or Falcon 20?
The Falcon 20 is longer at 17.1 meters compared to the 500 Citation I's 13.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 500 Citation I or Falcon 20?
The Falcon 20 is more expensive at approximately $4.5 million per unit compared to the 500 Citation I at $0.9 million.
Which entered service first, the 500 Citation I or Falcon 20?
The Falcon 20 entered service first in 1965, 6 years before the 500 Citation I which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 500 Citation I or Falcon 20?
The 500 Citation I has been produced in greater numbers with 689 units compared to 512 units of the Falcon 20.