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Beechcraft 390 Premier I vs Falcon 8X

Beechcraft 390 Premier I military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Beechcraft 390 Premier I
Dassault Falcon 8X military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 8X
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Specifications
Beechcraft 390 Premier I Falcon 8X
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Dassault
First flight 22 December 1998 6 February 2015
Year introduced 2001 2016
Number produced 292 units 289 units
Average unit price $5 million $50 million
Wing area 23.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 13.6 m 26.3 m
Height 4.7 m 7.9 m
Length 14.0 m 24.5 m
Maximum speed 841 km/h 1111 km/h
Operational range 2,519 km 11,945 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg 33,113 kg
Empty weight 3,627 kg 16,693 kg
Total thrust 2 x 522 kgf 3 x 1,020 kgf
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Overview

The Beechcraft 390 Premier I and the Falcon 8X are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Beechcraft and Dassault respectively.

Top speed is 841 km/h for the Beechcraft 390 Premier I vs 1,111 km/h for the Falcon 8X. The Beechcraft 390 Premier I has an operational range of 2,519 km vs 11,945 km for the Falcon 8X. The Falcon 8X operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 12,497 m for the Beechcraft 390 Premier I. At 33,113 kg MTOW, the Falcon 8X is 5.8x the Beechcraft 390 Premier I's 5,670 kg.

The Beechcraft 390 Premier I has been produced in 292 units vs 289 for the Falcon 8X. Unit cost is $5M for the Beechcraft 390 Premier I vs $50M for the Falcon 8X. The Beechcraft 390 Premier I first flew 17 years before the Falcon 8X (1998 vs 2015).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X is faster with a maximum speed of 1,111 km/h compared to the Beechcraft 390 Premier I's 841 km/h, a difference of 270 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X has a longer range at 11,945 km compared to the Beechcraft 390 Premier I's 2,519 km.
Which can fly higher, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 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 8X?
The Falcon 8X has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,113 kg compared to the Beechcraft 390 Premier I's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the Beechcraft 390 Premier I's 14.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X is more expensive at approximately $50 million per unit compared to the Beechcraft 390 Premier I at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or Falcon 8X?
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I entered service first in 2001, 15 years before the Falcon 8X which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or Falcon 8X?
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I has been produced in greater numbers with 292 units compared to 289 units of the Falcon 8X.