A319 CJ vs Falcon 8X

Overview

The A319 CJ and the Falcon 8X are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Dassault respectively.

Top speed is 870 km/h for the A319 CJ vs 1,111 km/h for the Falcon 8X. The A319 CJ has an operational range of 11,650 km vs 11,945 km for the Falcon 8X. The Falcon 8X operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 1,350 m for the A319 CJ.

The A319 CJ has been produced in 1,499 units vs 289 for the Falcon 8X. Unit cost is $80M for the A319 CJ vs $50M for the Falcon 8X. The A319 CJ first flew 20 years before the Falcon 8X (1995 vs 2015).

European corporate jet, globally utilized since the late 1990s, renowned for its passenger comfort and operational versatility.
Airbus A319 CJ Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus
First flight 25 August 1995
Year introduced 1995
Number produced 1499 units
Average unit price $80 million
French high-end business jet, developed as a derivative of the Falcon 7X with a longer fuselage and modernized equipment.
Dassault Falcon 8X Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault
First flight 6 February 2015
Year introduced 2016
Number produced 289 units
Average unit price $50 million
Wing area 122.6 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m â—‰
Height 11.8 m â—‰
Length 33.8 m â—‰
Maximum speed 870 km/h â—‰
Operational range 11,650 km â—‰
Service ceiling 1,350 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight -- kg
Empty weight 42,300 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 4,997 kgf â—‰
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 26.3 m â—‰
Height 7.9 m â—‰
Length 24.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1111 km/h â—‰
Operational range 11,945 km â—‰
Service ceiling 15,545 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 33,113 kg
Empty weight 16,693 kg â—‰
Total thrust 3 x 1,020 kgf â—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A319 CJ or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X is faster with a maximum speed of 1,111 km/h compared to the A319 CJ's 870 km/h, a difference of 241 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A319 CJ or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X has a longer range at 11,945 km compared to the A319 CJ's 11,650 km.
Which can fly higher, the A319 CJ or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the A319 CJ's 1,350 meters (4,429 ft).
Which is heavier, the A319 CJ or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,113 kg compared to the A319 CJ's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the A319 CJ or Falcon 8X?
The A319 CJ is longer at 33.8 meters compared to the Falcon 8X's 24.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A319 CJ or Falcon 8X?
The A319 CJ is more expensive at approximately $80 million per unit compared to the Falcon 8X at $50 million.
Which entered service first, the A319 CJ or Falcon 8X?
The A319 CJ entered service first in 1995, 21 years before the Falcon 8X which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A319 CJ or Falcon 8X?
The A319 CJ has been produced in greater numbers with 1,499 units compared to 289 units of the Falcon 8X.