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BD-700 Global Express vs KC-46 Pegasus

Bombardier BD-700 Global Express military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 BD-700 Global Express
Boeing KC-46 Pegasus military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 KC-46 Pegasus
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Specifications
BD-700 Global Express KC-46 Pegasus
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Bombardier Boeing
First flight 13 October 1996 28 December 2014
Year introduced 1999 2019
Number produced 816 units 108 units
Average unit price $25 million $287 million
Wing area 95.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 29.0 m 48.1 m
Height 7.3 m 15.9 m
Length 30.3 m 50.5 m
Maximum speed 950 km/h 914 km/h
Operational range 11,100 km 11,830 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 12,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 45,132 kg 188,240 kg
Empty weight 22,566 kg 82,377 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,345 kgf 2 x 140 kN
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Overview

The BD-700 Global Express and the KC-46 Pegasus are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Bombardier and Boeing respectively.

Top speed is 950 km/h for the BD-700 Global Express vs 914 km/h for the KC-46 Pegasus. The BD-700 Global Express has an operational range of 11,100 km vs 11,830 km for the KC-46 Pegasus. The BD-700 Global Express operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 12,200 m for the KC-46 Pegasus. At 188,240 kg MTOW, the KC-46 Pegasus is 4.2x the BD-700 Global Express's 45,132 kg.

The BD-700 Global Express has been produced in 816 units vs 108 for the KC-46 Pegasus. Unit cost is $25M for the BD-700 Global Express vs $287M for the KC-46 Pegasus. The BD-700 Global Express first flew 18 years before the KC-46 Pegasus (1996 vs 2014).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BD-700 Global Express or KC-46 Pegasus?
The BD-700 Global Express is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the KC-46 Pegasus's 914 km/h, a difference of 36 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BD-700 Global Express or KC-46 Pegasus?
The KC-46 Pegasus has a longer range at 11,830 km compared to the BD-700 Global Express's 11,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the BD-700 Global Express or KC-46 Pegasus?
The BD-700 Global Express has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the KC-46 Pegasus's 12,200 meters (40,026 ft).
Which is heavier, the BD-700 Global Express or KC-46 Pegasus?
The KC-46 Pegasus has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 188,240 kg compared to the BD-700 Global Express's 45,132 kg.
Which is larger, the BD-700 Global Express or KC-46 Pegasus?
The KC-46 Pegasus is longer at 50.5 meters compared to the BD-700 Global Express's 30.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the BD-700 Global Express or KC-46 Pegasus?
The KC-46 Pegasus is more expensive at approximately $287 million per unit compared to the BD-700 Global Express at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the BD-700 Global Express or KC-46 Pegasus?
The BD-700 Global Express entered service first in 1999, 20 years before the KC-46 Pegasus which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BD-700 Global Express or KC-46 Pegasus?
The BD-700 Global Express has been produced in greater numbers with 816 units compared to 108 units of the KC-46 Pegasus.