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500 Citation I vs Gulfstream II

500 Citation I vs Gulfstream II at a glance — top speed 665 vs 935 km/h, range 2,459 vs 7,352 km, max takeoff weight 5,375 vs 29,710 kg, built 689 vs 256 units.

Cessna 500 Citation I military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 500 Citation IFull specs
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🇺🇸 Gulfstream IIFull specs
Specifications
500 Citation I Gulfstream II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Gulfstream
First flight 15 September 1969 2 October 1966
Year introduced 1971 1967
Number produced 689 units 256 units
Average unit price $900K $1 million
Wing area 25.9 m² 75.2 m²
Wingspan 14.4 m 20.8 m
Height 4.4 m 7.5 m
Length 13.3 m 24.1 m
Maximum speed 665 km/h 935 km/h
Operational range 2,459 km 7,352 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,375 kg 29,710 kg
Empty weight 3,008 kg 16,576 kg
Total thrust 2 x 998 kgf 2 x 5,171 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 500 Citation I or Gulfstream II?
The Gulfstream II is faster with a maximum speed of 935 km/h compared to the 500 Citation I's 665 km/h, a difference of 270 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 500 Citation I or Gulfstream II?
The Gulfstream II has a longer range at 7,352 km compared to the 500 Citation I's 2,459 km.
Which can fly higher, the 500 Citation I or Gulfstream II?
The Gulfstream II 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 Gulfstream II?
The Gulfstream II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 29,710 kg compared to the 500 Citation I's 5,375 kg.
Which is larger, the 500 Citation I or Gulfstream II?
The Gulfstream II is longer at 24.1 meters compared to the 500 Citation I's 13.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 500 Citation I or Gulfstream II?
The Gulfstream II is more expensive at approximately $1.0 million per unit compared to the 500 Citation I at $0.9 million.
Which entered service first, the 500 Citation I or Gulfstream II?
The Gulfstream II entered service first in 1967, 4 years before the 500 Citation I which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 500 Citation I or Gulfstream II?
The 500 Citation I has been produced in greater numbers with 689 units compared to 256 units of the Gulfstream II.