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BD-700 Global Express vs Falcon 900

BD-700 Global Express vs Falcon 900 at a glance — top speed 950 vs 1,066 km/h, range 11,100 vs 7,400 km, max takeoff weight 45,132 vs 20,640 kg, built 816 vs 500 units.

Bombardier BD-700 Global Express military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 BD-700 Global ExpressFull specs
Dassault Aviation Falcon 900 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 900Full specs
Specifications
BD-700 Global Express Falcon 900
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Bombardier Dassault Aviation
First flight 13 October 1996 21 September 1984
Year introduced 1999 1986
Number produced 816 units 500 units
Average unit price $40 million $44.7 million
Wing area 95.0 m² 49.0 m²
Wingspan 29.0 m 19.3 m
Height 7.3 m -- m
Length 30.3 m 20.2 m
Maximum speed 950 km/h 1066 km/h
Operational range 11,100 km 7,400 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 15,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 45,132 kg 20,640 kg
Empty weight 22,566 kg 10,255 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,690 kgf 3 x 2,155 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BD-700 Global Express or Falcon 900?
The Falcon 900 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,066 km/h compared to the BD-700 Global Express's 950 km/h, a difference of 116 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BD-700 Global Express or Falcon 900?
The BD-700 Global Express has a longer range at 11,100 km compared to the Falcon 900's 7,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the BD-700 Global Express or Falcon 900?
The BD-700 Global Express has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Falcon 900's 15,500 meters (50,853 ft).
Which is heavier, the BD-700 Global Express or Falcon 900?
The BD-700 Global Express has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,132 kg compared to the Falcon 900's 20,640 kg.
Which is larger, the BD-700 Global Express or Falcon 900?
The BD-700 Global Express is longer at 30.3 meters compared to the Falcon 900's 20.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the BD-700 Global Express or Falcon 900?
The Falcon 900 is more expensive at approximately $45 million per unit compared to the BD-700 Global Express at $40 million.
Which entered service first, the BD-700 Global Express or Falcon 900?
The Falcon 900 entered service first in 1986, 13 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 900?
The BD-700 Global Express has been produced in greater numbers with 816 units compared to 500 units of the Falcon 900.