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Beechcraft 390 Premier I vs Falcon 10

Beechcraft 390 Premier I vs Falcon 10 at a glance — top speed 841 vs 907 km/h, range 2,519 vs 3,555 km, max takeoff weight 5,670 vs 8,500 kg, built 292 vs 226 units.

Beechcraft 390 Premier I military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Beechcraft 390 Premier I
Dassault Falcon 10 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 10
Specifications
Beechcraft 390 Premier I Falcon 10
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Dassault
First flight 22 December 1998 1 December 1970
Year introduced 2001 1971
Number produced 292 units 226 units
Average unit price $5 million $1.6 million
Wing area 23.0 m² 24.1 m²
Wingspan 13.6 m 13.1 m
Height 4.7 m 4.6 m
Length 14.0 m 13.9 m
Maximum speed 841 km/h 907 km/h
Operational range 2,519 km 3,555 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg 8,500 kg
Empty weight 3,627 kg 5,055 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,043 kgf 2 x 1,506 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or Falcon 10?
The Falcon 10 is faster with a maximum speed of 907 km/h compared to the Beechcraft 390 Premier I's 841 km/h, a difference of 66 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or Falcon 10?
The Falcon 10 has a longer range at 3,555 km compared to the Beechcraft 390 Premier I's 2,519 km.
Which can fly higher, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or Falcon 10?
The Falcon 10 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Beechcraft 390 Premier I's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or Falcon 10?
The Falcon 10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,500 kg compared to the Beechcraft 390 Premier I's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or Falcon 10?
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I is longer at 14.0 meters compared to the Falcon 10's 13.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or Falcon 10?
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the Falcon 10 at $1.6 million.
Which entered service first, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or Falcon 10?
The Falcon 10 entered service first in 1971, 30 years before the Beechcraft 390 Premier I which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or Falcon 10?
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I has been produced in greater numbers with 292 units compared to 226 units of the Falcon 10.