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An-178 vs Falcon 7X

An-178 vs Falcon 7X at a glance — top speed 990 vs 1,078 km/h, range 3,680 vs 11,019 km, max takeoff weight 51,000 vs 31,800 kg, built 1 vs 289 units.

Antonov An-178 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-178
Dassault Falcon 7X military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 7X
Specifications
An-178 Falcon 7X
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Dassault
First flight 7 May 2015 5 May 2005
Year introduced 2023 2007
Number produced 1 units 289 units
Average unit price $35 million $54.2 million
Wing area -- m² 70.7 m²
Wingspan 30.6 m 26.2 m
Height 9.6 m 7.8 m
Length 32.2 m 23.4 m
Maximum speed 990 km/h 1078 km/h
Operational range 3,680 km 11,019 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 51,000 kg 31,800 kg
Empty weight 18,350 kg -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,502 kgf 3 x 27 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-178 or Falcon 7X?
The Falcon 7X is faster with a maximum speed of 1,078 km/h compared to the An-178's 990 km/h, a difference of 88 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-178 or Falcon 7X?
The Falcon 7X has a longer range at 11,019 km compared to the An-178's 3,680 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-178 or Falcon 7X?
The Falcon 7X has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the An-178's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-178 or Falcon 7X?
The An-178 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 51,000 kg compared to the Falcon 7X's 31,800 kg.
Which is larger, the An-178 or Falcon 7X?
The An-178 is longer at 32.2 meters compared to the Falcon 7X's 23.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-178 or Falcon 7X?
The Falcon 7X is more expensive at approximately $54 million per unit compared to the An-178 at $35 million.
Which entered service first, the An-178 or Falcon 7X?
The Falcon 7X entered service first in 2007, 16 years before the An-178 which entered service in 2023.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-178 or Falcon 7X?
The Falcon 7X has been produced in greater numbers with 289 units compared to 1 units of the An-178.