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Airbus A330 vs Falcon 2000

Airbus A330 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A330
Dassault Falcon 2000 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 2000
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Specifications
Airbus A330 Falcon 2000
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Dassault
First flight 2 November 1992 4 March 1993
Year introduced 1994 1995
Number produced 1577 units 675 units
Average unit price $260 million $28 million
Wing area 362.0 m² 49.0 m²
Wingspan 60.3 m 19.3 m
Height 17.4 m 7.1 m
Length 59.0 m 20.2 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 1050 km/h
Operational range 13,400 km 7,408 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 242,000 kg 18,597 kg
Empty weight 119,600 kg 9,405 kg
Total thrust 2 x 16,330 kgf 2 x 1,588 kgf
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Overview

The Airbus A330 and the Falcon 2000 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Dassault respectively.

Top speed is 871 km/h for the Airbus A330 vs 1,050 km/h for the Falcon 2000. The Airbus A330 has an operational range of 13,400 km vs 7,408 km for the Falcon 2000. The Falcon 2000 operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 13,000 m for the Airbus A330. At 242,000 kg MTOW, the Airbus A330 is 13:1 the Falcon 2000's 18,597 kg.

The Airbus A330 has been produced in 1,577 units vs 675 for the Falcon 2000. Unit cost is $260M for the Airbus A330 vs $28M for the Falcon 2000. The Airbus A330 first flew 1 years before the Falcon 2000 (1992 vs 1993).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A330 or Falcon 2000?
The Falcon 2000 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,050 km/h compared to the Airbus A330's 871 km/h, a difference of 179 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A330 or Falcon 2000?
The Airbus A330 has a longer range at 13,400 km compared to the Falcon 2000's 7,408 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A330 or Falcon 2000?
The Falcon 2000 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Airbus A330's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A330 or Falcon 2000?
The Airbus A330 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 242,000 kg compared to the Falcon 2000's 18,597 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A330 or Falcon 2000?
The Airbus A330 is longer at 59.0 meters compared to the Falcon 2000's 20.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A330 or Falcon 2000?
The Airbus A330 is more expensive at approximately $260 million per unit compared to the Falcon 2000 at $28 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A330 or Falcon 2000?
The Airbus A330 entered service first in 1994, 1 years before the Falcon 2000 which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A330 or Falcon 2000?
The Airbus A330 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,577 units compared to 675 units of the Falcon 2000.