Beechcraft 390 Premier I vs 500 Citation I

American business jet, produced in the late 20th century, utilized globally primarily in aial ambulance and executive transport roles.
Picture of Beechcraft 390 Premier I
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft
First flight 22 December 1998
Year of introduction 2001
Number produced 292 units
Average unit price $5 million
American light business jet, renowned for civil, commercial, and military use since the late 20th century.
Picture of 500 Citation I
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna
First flight 15 September 1969
Year of introduction 1971
Number produced 689 units
Average unit price $0.5 million
Wing area 23.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 13.6 m β—‰
Height 4.7 m β—‰
Length 14.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed -- km/h
Service ceiling 12,497 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg β—‰
Empty weight 3,627 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,043 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
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—‰

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Photo of Beechcraft 390 Premier I by Oleg V. Belyakov - AirTeamImages. Photo of 500 Citation I by Luc Verkuringen.