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500 Citation I vs T-39 Sabreliner

500 Citation I vs T-39 Sabreliner at a glance — top speed 665 vs 885 km/h, range 2,459 vs 4,020 km, max takeoff weight 5,375 vs 8,056 kg, built 689 vs 200 units.

Cessna 500 Citation I military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 500 Citation I
North American T-39 Sabreliner military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-39 Sabreliner
Specifications
500 Citation I T-39 Sabreliner
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna North American
First flight 15 September 1969 16 September 1958
Year introduced 1971 1962
Number produced 689 units 200 units
Average unit price $900K --
Wing area 25.9 m² 31.8 m²
Wingspan 14.4 m 13.6 m
Height 4.4 m 4.9 m
Length 13.3 m 13.4 m
Maximum speed 665 km/h 885 km/h
Operational range 2,459 km 4,020 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 12,192 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,375 kg 8,056 kg
Empty weight 3,008 kg 4,199 kg
Total thrust 2 x 998 kgf 2 x 1,361 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 500 Citation I or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner is faster with a maximum speed of 885 km/h compared to the 500 Citation I's 665 km/h, a difference of 220 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 500 Citation I or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a longer range at 4,020 km compared to the 500 Citation I's 2,459 km.
Which can fly higher, the 500 Citation I or T-39 Sabreliner?
The 500 Citation I has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the T-39 Sabreliner's 12,192 meters (40,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the 500 Citation I or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,056 kg compared to the 500 Citation I's 5,375 kg.
Which is larger, the 500 Citation I or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner is longer at 13.4 meters compared to the 500 Citation I's 13.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the 500 Citation I or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner entered service first in 1962, 9 years before the 500 Citation I which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 500 Citation I or T-39 Sabreliner?
The 500 Citation I has been produced in greater numbers with 689 units compared to 200 units of the T-39 Sabreliner.