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500 Citation I vs Learjet 45

500 Citation I vs Learjet 45 at a glance — top speed 665 vs 858 km/h, range 2,459 vs 3,167 km, max takeoff weight 5,375 vs 9,163 kg, built 689 vs 642 units.

Cessna 500 Citation I military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 500 Citation I
Bombardier Learjet 45 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 Learjet 45
Specifications
500 Citation I Learjet 45
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Bombardier
First flight 15 September 1969 7 October 1995
Year introduced 1971 1998
Number produced 689 units 642 units
Average unit price $900K $3.2 million
Wing area 25.9 m² 29.0 m²
Wingspan 14.4 m 14.6 m
Height 4.4 m 4.3 m
Length 13.3 m 17.6 m
Maximum speed 665 km/h 858 km/h
Operational range 2,459 km 3,167 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,375 kg 9,163 kg
Empty weight 3,008 kg 5,829 kg
Total thrust 2 x 998 kgf 2 x 1,588 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 500 Citation I or Learjet 45?
The Learjet 45 is faster with a maximum speed of 858 km/h compared to the 500 Citation I's 665 km/h, a difference of 193 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 500 Citation I or Learjet 45?
The Learjet 45 has a longer range at 3,167 km compared to the 500 Citation I's 2,459 km.
Which can fly higher, the 500 Citation I or Learjet 45?
The Learjet 45 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the 500 Citation I's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the 500 Citation I or Learjet 45?
The Learjet 45 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,163 kg compared to the 500 Citation I's 5,375 kg.
Which is larger, the 500 Citation I or Learjet 45?
The Learjet 45 is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the 500 Citation I's 13.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 500 Citation I or Learjet 45?
The Learjet 45 is more expensive at approximately $3.2 million per unit compared to the 500 Citation I at $0.9 million.
Which entered service first, the 500 Citation I or Learjet 45?
The 500 Citation I entered service first in 1971, 27 years before the Learjet 45 which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 500 Citation I or Learjet 45?
The 500 Citation I has been produced in greater numbers with 689 units compared to 642 units of the Learjet 45.