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Airbus A330 vs Falcon 7X

Airbus A330 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A330
Dassault Falcon 7X military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 7X
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Specifications
Airbus A330 Falcon 7X
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Dassault
First flight 2 November 1992 5 May 2005
Year introduced 1994 2007
Number produced 1577 units 289 units
Average unit price $260 million $54.2 million
Wing area 362.0 m² 70.7 m²
Wingspan 60.3 m 26.2 m
Height 17.4 m 7.8 m
Length 59.0 m 23.4 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 1078 km/h
Operational range 13,400 km 11,019 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 242,000 kg 31,800 kg
Empty weight 119,600 kg -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 16,330 kgf 3 x 9 kN
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Overview

The Airbus A330 and the Falcon 7X are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Dassault respectively.

Top speed is 871 km/h for the Airbus A330 vs 1,078 km/h for the Falcon 7X. The Airbus A330 has an operational range of 13,400 km vs 11,019 km for the Falcon 7X. The Falcon 7X 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 7.6x the Falcon 7X's 31,800 kg.

The Airbus A330 has been produced in 1,577 units vs 289 for the Falcon 7X. Unit cost is $260M for the Airbus A330 vs $54.2M for the Falcon 7X. The Airbus A330 first flew 13 years before the Falcon 7X (1992 vs 2005).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A330 or Falcon 7X?
The Falcon 7X is faster with a maximum speed of 1,078 km/h compared to the Airbus A330's 871 km/h, a difference of 207 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A330 or Falcon 7X?
The Airbus A330 has a longer range at 13,400 km compared to the Falcon 7X's 11,019 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A330 or Falcon 7X?
The Falcon 7X 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 7X?
The Airbus A330 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 242,000 kg compared to the Falcon 7X's 31,800 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A330 or Falcon 7X?
The Airbus A330 is longer at 59.0 meters compared to the Falcon 7X's 23.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A330 or Falcon 7X?
The Airbus A330 is more expensive at approximately $260 million per unit compared to the Falcon 7X at $54 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A330 or Falcon 7X?
The Airbus A330 entered service first in 1994, 13 years before the Falcon 7X which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A330 or Falcon 7X?
The Airbus A330 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,577 units compared to 289 units of the Falcon 7X.