DC-3 vs Falcon 8X
Overview
The DC-3 and the Falcon 8X are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Douglas and Dassault respectively.
The Falcon 8X reaches 1,111 km/h — 2.7x the DC-3's 413 km/h. The DC-3 has an operational range of 2,540 km vs 11,945 km for the Falcon 8X. The Falcon 8X operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 7,071 m for the DC-3. At 33,113 kg MTOW, the Falcon 8X is 2.5x the DC-3's 13,154 kg.
The DC-3 has been produced in 10,174 units vs 289 for the Falcon 8X. Unit cost is $0.08M for the DC-3 vs $50M for the Falcon 8X. The DC-3 first flew 74 years before the Falcon 8X (1941 vs 2015).
| American commercial airliner, renowned for significant contributions to World War II airlift operations, frequently used for cargo and passenger transport. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Douglas |
| First flight | 23 December 1941 |
| Year introduced | 1936 |
| Number produced | 10174 units |
| Average unit price | $80K |
| French high-end business jet, developed as a derivative of the Falcon 7X with a longer fuselage and modernized equipment. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 6 February 2015 |
| Year introduced | 2016 |
| Number produced | 289 units |
| Average unit price | $50 million |
| Wing area | 91.7 m² |
| Wingspan | 29.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 22.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 413 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,540 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,071 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,154 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,450 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 292 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 26.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 7.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 24.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1111 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 11,945 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,545 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 33,113 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 16,693 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 1,020 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DC-3 or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X is faster with a maximum speed of 1,111 km/h compared to the DC-3's 413 km/h, a difference of 698 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DC-3 or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X has a longer range at 11,945 km compared to the DC-3's 2,540 km.
Which can fly higher, the DC-3 or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the DC-3's 7,071 meters (23,198 ft).
Which is heavier, the DC-3 or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,113 kg compared to the DC-3's 13,154 kg.
Which is larger, the DC-3 or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the DC-3's 22.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DC-3 or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X is more expensive at approximately $50 million per unit compared to the DC-3 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the DC-3 or Falcon 8X?
The DC-3 entered service first in 1936, 80 years before the Falcon 8X which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DC-3 or Falcon 8X?
The DC-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 10,174 units compared to 289 units of the Falcon 8X.