500 Citation I vs BD-700 Global Express

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
Canadian long-range business jet, developed in the 1990s, renowned for corporate and VIP transport globally.
Picture of BD-700 Global Express
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Bombardier
First flight 13 October 1996
Year of introduction 1999
Number produced 816 units
Average unit price $25 million
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—‰
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—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of 500 Citation I by Luc Verkuringen. Photo of BD-700 Global Express by Bombardier.