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500 Citation I vs Phenom 100

500 Citation I vs Phenom 100 at a glance — top speed 665 vs 722 km/h, range 2,459 vs 2,182 km, max takeoff weight 5,375 vs 4,750 kg, built 689 vs 401 units.

Cessna 500 Citation I military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 500 Citation I
Embraer Phenom 100 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 Phenom 100
Specifications
500 Citation I Phenom 100
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Embraer
First flight 15 September 1969 26 July 2007
Year introduced 1971 2008
Number produced 689 units 401 units
Average unit price $900K $4.5 million
Wing area 25.9 m² -- m²
Wingspan 14.4 m 12.3 m
Height 4.4 m 4.4 m
Length 13.3 m 12.8 m
Maximum speed 665 km/h 722 km/h
Operational range 2,459 km 2,182 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 12,497 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,375 kg 4,750 kg
Empty weight 3,008 kg 3,235 kg
Total thrust 2 x 998 kgf 2 x 769 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 500 Citation I or Phenom 100?
The Phenom 100 is faster with a maximum speed of 722 km/h compared to the 500 Citation I's 665 km/h, a difference of 57 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 500 Citation I or Phenom 100?
The 500 Citation I has a longer range at 2,459 km compared to the Phenom 100's 2,182 km.
Which can fly higher, the 500 Citation I or Phenom 100?
The Phenom 100 has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the 500 Citation I's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the 500 Citation I or Phenom 100?
The 500 Citation I has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,375 kg compared to the Phenom 100's 4,750 kg.
Which is larger, the 500 Citation I or Phenom 100?
The 500 Citation I is longer at 13.3 meters compared to the Phenom 100's 12.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 500 Citation I or Phenom 100?
The Phenom 100 is more expensive at approximately $4.5 million per unit compared to the 500 Citation I at $0.9 million.
Which entered service first, the 500 Citation I or Phenom 100?
The 500 Citation I entered service first in 1971, 37 years before the Phenom 100 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 500 Citation I or Phenom 100?
The 500 Citation I has been produced in greater numbers with 689 units compared to 401 units of the Phenom 100.