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BD-700 Global Express vs Falcon 50

Bombardier BD-700 Global Express military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 BD-700 Global Express
Dassault Falcon 50 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 50
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Specifications
BD-700 Global Express Falcon 50
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Bombardier Dassault
First flight 13 October 1996 1 November 1976
Year introduced 1999 1979
Number produced 816 units 352 units
Average unit price $25 million $6 million
Wing area 95.0 m² 46.8 m²
Wingspan 29.0 m 18.9 m
Height 7.3 m 7.0 m
Length 30.3 m 18.8 m
Maximum speed 950 km/h 888 km/h
Operational range 11,100 km 5,695 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 45,132 kg 18,500 kg
Empty weight 22,566 kg 9,150 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,690 kgf 3 x 1,681 kgf
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Overview

The BD-700 Global Express and the Falcon 50 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Bombardier and Dassault respectively.

Top speed is 950 km/h for the BD-700 Global Express vs 888 km/h for the Falcon 50. The BD-700 Global Express has an operational range of 11,100 km vs 5,695 km for the Falcon 50. The BD-700 Global Express operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 13,716 m for the Falcon 50. At 45,132 kg MTOW, the BD-700 Global Express is 2.4:1 the Falcon 50's 18,500 kg.

The BD-700 Global Express has been produced in 816 units vs 352 for the Falcon 50. Unit cost is $25M for the BD-700 Global Express vs $6M for the Falcon 50. The Falcon 50 first flew 20 years before the BD-700 Global Express (1976 vs 1996).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BD-700 Global Express or Falcon 50?
The BD-700 Global Express is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the Falcon 50's 888 km/h, a difference of 62 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BD-700 Global Express or Falcon 50?
The BD-700 Global Express has a longer range at 11,100 km compared to the Falcon 50's 5,695 km.
Which can fly higher, the BD-700 Global Express or Falcon 50?
The BD-700 Global Express has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Falcon 50's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the BD-700 Global Express or Falcon 50?
The BD-700 Global Express has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,132 kg compared to the Falcon 50's 18,500 kg.
Which is larger, the BD-700 Global Express or Falcon 50?
The BD-700 Global Express is longer at 30.3 meters compared to the Falcon 50's 18.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the BD-700 Global Express or Falcon 50?
The BD-700 Global Express is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the Falcon 50 at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the BD-700 Global Express or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 50 entered service first in 1979, 20 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 50?
The BD-700 Global Express has been produced in greater numbers with 816 units compared to 352 units of the Falcon 50.