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Airbus A350 vs Falcon 8X

Airbus A350 vs Falcon 8X at a glance — top speed 950 vs 1,111 km/h, range 15,750 vs 11,945 km, max takeoff weight 283,000 vs 33,113 kg, built 731 vs 289 units.

Airbus A350 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A350
Dassault Falcon 8X military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 8X
Specifications
Airbus A350 Falcon 8X
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Dassault
First flight 14 June 2013 6 February 2015
Year introduced 2015 2016
Number produced 731 units 289 units
Average unit price $317.4 million $50 million
Wing area 442.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 64.8 m 26.3 m
Height -- m 7.9 m
Length 66.8 m 24.5 m
Maximum speed 950 km/h 1111 km/h
Operational range 15,750 km 11,945 km
Service ceiling 13,137 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 283,000 kg 33,113 kg
Empty weight 115,700 kg 16,693 kg
Total thrust 2 x 38,160 kgf 3 x 3,059 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A350 or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X is faster with a maximum speed of 1,111 km/h compared to the Airbus A350's 950 km/h, a difference of 161 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A350 or Falcon 8X?
The Airbus A350 has a longer range at 15,750 km compared to the Falcon 8X's 11,945 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A350 or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Airbus A350's 13,137 meters (43,100 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A350 or Falcon 8X?
The Airbus A350 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 283,000 kg compared to the Falcon 8X's 33,113 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A350 or Falcon 8X?
The Airbus A350 is longer at 66.8 meters compared to the Falcon 8X's 24.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A350 or Falcon 8X?
The Airbus A350 is more expensive at approximately $317 million per unit compared to the Falcon 8X at $50 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A350 or Falcon 8X?
The Airbus A350 entered service first in 2015, 1 years before the Falcon 8X which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A350 or Falcon 8X?
The Airbus A350 has been produced in greater numbers with 731 units compared to 289 units of the Falcon 8X.