500 Citation I vs Learjet 45
| 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 business jet, prevalently used for private and business aviation, came into operation in the mid-1990s. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier |
| First flight | 7 October 1995 |
| Year introduced | 1998 |
| Number produced | 642 units |
| Average unit price | $3.2 million |
| Wing area | 25.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 13.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 665 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,459 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,497 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,375 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,008 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 998 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 29.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 17.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 858 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,167 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,545 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 9,163 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 5,829 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,588 kgf 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 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.