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BD-700 Global Express vs Falcon 2000

BD-700 Global Express vs Falcon 2000 at a glance — top speed 950 vs 1,050 km/h, range 11,100 vs 7,408 km, max takeoff weight 45,132 vs 18,597 kg, built 816 vs 675 units.

Bombardier BD-700 Global Express military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 BD-700 Global Express
Dassault Falcon 2000 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 2000
Specifications
BD-700 Global Express Falcon 2000
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Bombardier Dassault
First flight 13 October 1996 4 March 1993
Year introduced 1999 1995
Number produced 816 units 675 units
Average unit price $25 million $28 million
Wing area 95.0 m² 49.0 m²
Wingspan 29.0 m 19.3 m
Height 7.3 m 7.1 m
Length 30.3 m 20.2 m
Maximum speed 950 km/h 1050 km/h
Operational range 11,100 km 7,408 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 45,132 kg 18,597 kg
Empty weight 22,566 kg 9,405 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,690 kgf 2 x 3,175 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BD-700 Global Express or Falcon 2000?
The Falcon 2000 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,050 km/h compared to the BD-700 Global Express's 950 km/h, a difference of 100 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BD-700 Global Express or Falcon 2000?
The BD-700 Global Express has a longer range at 11,100 km compared to the Falcon 2000's 7,408 km.
Which can fly higher, the BD-700 Global Express or Falcon 2000?
The Falcon 2000 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the BD-700 Global Express's 15,545 meters (51,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the BD-700 Global Express or Falcon 2000?
The BD-700 Global Express has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,132 kg compared to the Falcon 2000's 18,597 kg.
Which is larger, the BD-700 Global Express or Falcon 2000?
The BD-700 Global Express is longer at 30.3 meters compared to the Falcon 2000's 20.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the BD-700 Global Express or Falcon 2000?
The Falcon 2000 is more expensive at approximately $28 million per unit compared to the BD-700 Global Express at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the BD-700 Global Express or Falcon 2000?
The Falcon 2000 entered service first in 1995, 4 years before the BD-700 Global Express which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BD-700 Global Express or Falcon 2000?
The BD-700 Global Express has been produced in greater numbers with 816 units compared to 675 units of the Falcon 2000.