500 Citation I vs Learjet 35
| 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 | $0.9 million |
| Canadian light-jet, distinguished by its service history in the United States Air Force as a utility aircraft since the 1970s. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier |
| First flight | 22 August 1973 |
| Year introduced | 1973 |
| Number produced | 738 units |
| Average unit price | $0.5 million |
| Wing area | 25.9 m² |
| Wingspan | 14.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.4 m |
| Length | 13.3 m |
| Maximum speed | 665 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,459 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,497 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,375 kg |
| Empty weight | 3,008 kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 998 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 12.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | -- m |
| Maximum speed | 872 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 5,291 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 0 â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of 500 Citation I by Luc Verkuringen.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 500 Citation I or Learjet 35?
The Learjet 35 is faster with a maximum speed of 872 km/h compared to the 500 Citation I's 665 km/h, a difference of 207 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 500 Citation I or Learjet 35?
The Learjet 35 has a longer range at 5,291 km compared to the 500 Citation I's 2,459 km.
Which can fly higher, the 500 Citation I or Learjet 35?
The Learjet 35 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 Learjet 35?
The 500 Citation I has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,375 kg compared to the Learjet 35's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the 500 Citation I or Learjet 35?
The 500 Citation I is longer at 13.3 meters compared to the Learjet 35's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 500 Citation I or Learjet 35?
The 500 Citation I is more expensive at approximately $0.9 million per unit compared to the Learjet 35 at $0.5 million.
Which entered service first, the 500 Citation I or Learjet 35?
The 500 Citation I entered service first in 1971, 2 years before the Learjet 35 which entered service in 1973.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 500 Citation I or Learjet 35?
The Learjet 35 has been produced in greater numbers with 738 units compared to 689 units of the 500 Citation I.