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An-178 vs Falcon 8X

Antonov An-178 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-178
Dassault Falcon 8X military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 8X
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Specifications
An-178 Falcon 8X
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Dassault
First flight 7 May 2015 6 February 2015
Year introduced 2023 2016
Number produced 1 units 289 units
Average unit price $35 million $50 million
Wingspan 30.6 m 26.3 m
Height 9.6 m 7.9 m
Length 32.2 m 24.5 m
Maximum speed 990 km/h 1111 km/h
Operational range 3,680 km 11,945 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 51,000 kg 33,113 kg
Empty weight 18,350 kg 16,693 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,502 kgf 3 x 3,059 kgf
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Overview

The An-178 and the Falcon 8X are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Dassault respectively.

Top speed is 990 km/h for the An-178 vs 1,111 km/h for the Falcon 8X. The An-178 has an operational range of 3,680 km vs 11,945 km for the Falcon 8X. The Falcon 8X operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 12,000 m for the An-178.

The An-178 has been produced in 1 units vs 289 for the Falcon 8X. Unit cost is $35M for the An-178 vs $50M for the Falcon 8X.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-178 or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X is faster with a maximum speed of 1,111 km/h compared to the An-178's 990 km/h, a difference of 121 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-178 or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X has a longer range at 11,945 km compared to the An-178's 3,680 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-178 or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X 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 8X?
The An-178 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 51,000 kg compared to the Falcon 8X's 33,113 kg.
Which is larger, the An-178 or Falcon 8X?
The An-178 is longer at 32.2 meters compared to the Falcon 8X's 24.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-178 or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X is more expensive at approximately $50 million per unit compared to the An-178 at $35 million.
Which entered service first, the An-178 or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X entered service first in 2016, 7 years before the An-178 which entered service in 2023.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-178 or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X has been produced in greater numbers with 289 units compared to 1 units of the An-178.