BD-700 Global Express vs 500 Citation I
Canadian long-range business jet, developed in the 1990s, renowned for corporate and VIP transport globally. | |
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Origin country | π¨π¦ Canada |
Category | Military Transport Aircrafts |
Manufacturer | Bombardier |
First flight | 13 October 1996 |
Year of introduction | 1999 |
Number produced | 816 units |
Average unit price | $25 million |
American light business jet, renowned for civil, commercial, and military use since the late 20th century. | |
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Origin country | πΊπΈ United States |
Category | Military Transport Aircrafts |
Manufacturer | Cessna |
First flight | 15 September 1969 |
Year of introduction | 1971 |
Number produced | 689 units |
Average unit price | $0.5 million |
Wing area | 95.0 mΒ² β |
Wingspan | 29.0 m β |
Height | 7.3 m β |
Length | 30.3 m β |
Maximum speed | 950 km/h β |
Service ceiling | 15,545 m β |
Max. takeoff weight | 45,132 kg β |
Empty weight | 22,566 kg β |
Total thrust | 2 x 6,690 kgf β |
Wing area | 25.9 mΒ² β |
Wingspan | 14.4 m β |
Height | 4.4 m β |
Length | 13.3 m β |
Maximum speed | 665 km/h β |
Service ceiling | 12,497 m β |
Max. takeoff weight | 5,375 kg β |
Empty weight | 3,008 kg β |
Total thrust | 2 x 998 kgf β |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of BD-700 Global Express by Bombardier.
Photo of 500 Citation I by Luc Verkuringen.