500 Citation I vs Falcon 20
Overview
The 500 Citation I and the Falcon 20 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Dassault respectively.
Top speed is 665 km/h for the 500 Citation I vs 863 km/h for the Falcon 20. The 500 Citation I has an operational range of 2,459 km vs 3,350 km for the Falcon 20. The Falcon 20 operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 12,497 m for the 500 Citation I. At 13,000 kg MTOW, the Falcon 20 is 2.4x the 500 Citation I's 5,375 kg.
The 500 Citation I has been produced in 689 units vs 512 for the Falcon 20. Unit cost is $0.9M for the 500 Citation I vs $4.5M for the Falcon 20. The Falcon 20 first flew 6 years before the 500 Citation I (1963 vs 1969).
| 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 | $900K |
| French business jet, recognized for widespread use in civil, military, and astronaut training roles since the mid-20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 4 May 1963 |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number produced | 512 units |
| Average unit price | $4.5 million |
| Wing area | 25.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 665 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,459 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,497 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,375 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,008 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 499 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 41.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 17.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 863 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,350 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,802 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 7,530 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,021 kgf ◉ |
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