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500 Citation I vs Pilatus PC-24

500 Citation I vs Pilatus PC-24 at a glance — top speed 665 vs 787 km/h, range 2,459 vs 3,700 km, max takeoff weight 5,375 vs 8,005 kg, built 689 vs 100 units.

Cessna 500 Citation I military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 500 Citation IFull specs
Pilatus PC-24 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-24Full specs
Specifications
500 Citation I Pilatus PC-24
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Pilatus
First flight 15 September 1969 11 May 2015
Year introduced 1971 2018
Number produced 689 units 100 units
Average unit price $900K $12 million
Wing area 25.9 m² 30.9 m²
Wingspan 14.4 m 17.0 m
Height 4.4 m 5.3 m
Length 13.3 m 16.8 m
Maximum speed 665 km/h 787 km/h
Operational range 2,459 km 3,700 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,375 kg 8,005 kg
Empty weight 3,008 kg 4,967 kg
Total thrust 2 x 998 kgf 2 x 1,529 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 500 Citation I or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 is faster with a maximum speed of 787 km/h compared to the 500 Citation I's 665 km/h, a difference of 122 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 500 Citation I or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the 500 Citation I's 2,459 km.
Which can fly higher, the 500 Citation I or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 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 Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,005 kg compared to the 500 Citation I's 5,375 kg.
Which is larger, the 500 Citation I or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the 500 Citation I's 13.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 500 Citation I or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the 500 Citation I at $0.9 million.
Which entered service first, the 500 Citation I or Pilatus PC-24?
The 500 Citation I entered service first in 1971, 47 years before the Pilatus PC-24 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 500 Citation I or Pilatus PC-24?
The 500 Citation I has been produced in greater numbers with 689 units compared to 100 units of the Pilatus PC-24.