500 Citation I vs Falcon 20
| American light business jet, renowned for civil, commercial, and military use since the late 20th century. |
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| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States
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| Category |
Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Cessna |
| First flight |
15 September 1969 |
| Year of introduction |
1971 |
| Number produced |
689 units
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| Average unit price |
$0.5 million
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| French business jet, recognized for widespread use in civil, military, and astronaut training roles since the mid-20th century. |
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| Origin country |
🇫🇷 France
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| Category |
Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Dassault |
| First flight |
4 May 1963 |
| Year of introduction |
1965 |
| Number produced |
512 units
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| Average unit price |
$4.5 million
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| Wing area |
25.9 m²
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| Wingspan |
14.4 m
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| Height |
4.4 m
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| Length |
13.3 m
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| Maximum speed |
665 km/h
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| Service ceiling |
12,497 m
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| Max. takeoff weight |
5,375 kg
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| Empty weight |
3,008 kg
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| Total thrust |
2 x 998 kgf
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| Wing area |
41.0 m²
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| Wingspan |
16.3 m
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| Height |
5.3 m
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| Length |
17.2 m
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| Maximum speed |
863 km/h
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| Service ceiling |
12,802 m
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| Max. takeoff weight |
13,000 kg
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| Empty weight |
7,530 kg
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| Total thrust |
2 x 2,041 kgf
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Photo of 500 Citation I by Luc Verkuringen.