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500 Citation I vs Hawker 800

500 Citation I vs Hawker 800 at a glance — top speed 665 vs 830 km/h, range 2,459 vs 5,232 km, max takeoff weight 5,375 vs 12,701 kg, built 689 vs 650 units.

Cessna 500 Citation I military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 500 Citation IFull specs
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🇺🇸 Hawker 800Full specs
Specifications
500 Citation I Hawker 800
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Hawker Beechcraft
First flight 15 September 1969 26 June 1983
Year introduced 1971 1983
Number produced 689 units 650 units
Average unit price $900K $13.8 million
Wing area 25.9 m² -- m²
Wingspan 14.4 m 16.6 m
Height 4.4 m 5.5 m
Length 13.3 m 15.6 m
Maximum speed 665 km/h 830 km/h
Operational range 2,459 km 5,232 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 12,497 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,375 kg 12,701 kg
Empty weight 3,008 kg 7,108 kg
Total thrust 2 x 998 kgf 2 x 2,114 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 500 Citation I or Hawker 800?
The Hawker 800 is faster with a maximum speed of 830 km/h compared to the 500 Citation I's 665 km/h, a difference of 165 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 500 Citation I or Hawker 800?
The Hawker 800 has a longer range at 5,232 km compared to the 500 Citation I's 2,459 km.
Which can fly higher, the 500 Citation I or Hawker 800?
Both the 500 Citation I and Hawker 800 have a service ceiling of 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the 500 Citation I or Hawker 800?
The Hawker 800 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,701 kg compared to the 500 Citation I's 5,375 kg.
Which is larger, the 500 Citation I or Hawker 800?
The Hawker 800 is longer at 15.6 meters compared to the 500 Citation I's 13.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 500 Citation I or Hawker 800?
The Hawker 800 is more expensive at approximately $14 million per unit compared to the 500 Citation I at $0.9 million.
Which entered service first, the 500 Citation I or Hawker 800?
The 500 Citation I entered service first in 1971, 12 years before the Hawker 800 which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 500 Citation I or Hawker 800?
The 500 Citation I has been produced in greater numbers with 689 units compared to 650 units of the Hawker 800.