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500 Citation I vs Hawker 400

500 Citation I vs Hawker 400 at a glance — top speed 665 vs 860 km/h, range 2,459 vs 4,000 km, max takeoff weight 5,375 vs 7,303 kg, built 689 vs 951 units.

Cessna 500 Citation I military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
500 Citation I Hawker 400
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Beechcraft
First flight 15 September 1969 29 August 1978
Year introduced 1971 1978
Number produced 689 units 951 units
Average unit price $900K $7.4 million
Wing area 25.9 m² 22.4 m²
Wingspan 14.4 m 13.3 m
Height 4.4 m 4.2 m
Length 13.3 m 14.8 m
Maximum speed 665 km/h 860 km/h
Operational range 2,459 km 4,000 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,375 kg 7,303 kg
Empty weight 3,008 kg 4,559 kg
Total thrust 2 x 998 kgf 2 x 1,315 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 500 Citation I or Hawker 400?
The Hawker 400 is faster with a maximum speed of 860 km/h compared to the 500 Citation I's 665 km/h, a difference of 195 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 500 Citation I or Hawker 400?
The Hawker 400 has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the 500 Citation I's 2,459 km.
Which can fly higher, the 500 Citation I or Hawker 400?
The Hawker 400 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 Hawker 400?
The Hawker 400 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,303 kg compared to the 500 Citation I's 5,375 kg.
Which is larger, the 500 Citation I or Hawker 400?
The Hawker 400 is longer at 14.8 meters compared to the 500 Citation I's 13.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 500 Citation I or Hawker 400?
The Hawker 400 is more expensive at approximately $7.4 million per unit compared to the 500 Citation I at $0.9 million.
Which entered service first, the 500 Citation I or Hawker 400?
The 500 Citation I entered service first in 1971, 7 years before the Hawker 400 which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 500 Citation I or Hawker 400?
The Hawker 400 has been produced in greater numbers with 951 units compared to 689 units of the 500 Citation I.