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BD-700 Global Express vs Hawker 800

BD-700 Global Express vs Hawker 800 at a glance — top speed 950 vs 830 km/h, range 11,100 vs 5,232 km, max takeoff weight 45,132 vs 12,701 kg, built 816 vs 650 units.

Bombardier BD-700 Global Express military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 BD-700 Global ExpressFull specs
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🇺🇸 Hawker 800Full specs
Specifications
BD-700 Global Express Hawker 800
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Bombardier Hawker Beechcraft
First flight 13 October 1996 26 June 1983
Year introduced 1999 1983
Number produced 816 units 650 units
Average unit price $40 million $13.8 million
Wing area 95.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 29.0 m 16.6 m
Height 7.3 m 5.5 m
Length 30.3 m 15.6 m
Maximum speed 950 km/h 830 km/h
Operational range 11,100 km 5,232 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 12,497 m
Max. takeoff weight 45,132 kg 12,701 kg
Empty weight 22,566 kg 7,108 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,690 kgf 2 x 2,114 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BD-700 Global Express or Hawker 800?
The BD-700 Global Express is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the Hawker 800's 830 km/h, a difference of 120 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BD-700 Global Express or Hawker 800?
The BD-700 Global Express has a longer range at 11,100 km compared to the Hawker 800's 5,232 km.
Which can fly higher, the BD-700 Global Express or Hawker 800?
The BD-700 Global Express has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Hawker 800's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the BD-700 Global Express or Hawker 800?
The BD-700 Global Express has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,132 kg compared to the Hawker 800's 12,701 kg.
Which is larger, the BD-700 Global Express or Hawker 800?
The BD-700 Global Express is longer at 30.3 meters compared to the Hawker 800's 15.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the BD-700 Global Express or Hawker 800?
The BD-700 Global Express is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the Hawker 800 at $14 million.
Which entered service first, the BD-700 Global Express or Hawker 800?
The Hawker 800 entered service first in 1983, 16 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 Hawker 800?
The BD-700 Global Express has been produced in greater numbers with 816 units compared to 650 units of the Hawker 800.