500 Citation I vs Falcon 20

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
French business jet, recognized for widespread use in civil, military, and astronaut training roles since the mid-20th century.
Origin country πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault
First flight 4 May 1963
Year of introduction 1965
Number produced 512 units
Average unit price $4.5 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 41.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 16.3 m β—‰
Height 5.3 m β—‰
Length 17.2 m β—‰
Maximum speed 863 km/h β—‰
Service ceiling 12,802 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 7,530 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 2,041 kgf β—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of 500 Citation I by Luc Verkuringen.