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Falcon 10 vs Falcon 20

Dassault Falcon 10 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 10
Dassault Falcon 20 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 20
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Specifications
Falcon 10 Falcon 20
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Dassault
First flight 1 December 1970 4 May 1963
Year introduced 1971 1965
Number produced 226 units 512 units
Average unit price $1.6 million $4.5 million
Wing area 24.1 m² 41.0 m²
Wingspan 13.1 m 16.3 m
Height 4.6 m 5.3 m
Length 13.9 m 17.2 m
Maximum speed 907 km/h 863 km/h
Operational range 3,555 km 3,350 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 12,802 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,500 kg 13,000 kg
Empty weight 5,055 kg 7,530 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,506 kgf 2 x 2,041 kgf
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Overview

The Falcon 10 and the Falcon 20 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Dassault and Dassault respectively.

Top speed is 907 km/h for the Falcon 10 vs 863 km/h for the Falcon 20. The Falcon 10 has an operational range of 3,555 km vs 3,350 km for the Falcon 20. The Falcon 10 operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 12,802 m for the Falcon 20.

The Falcon 10 has been produced in 226 units vs 512 for the Falcon 20. Unit cost is $1.6M for the Falcon 10 vs $4.5M for the Falcon 20. The Falcon 20 first flew 7 years before the Falcon 10 (1963 vs 1970).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Falcon 10 or Falcon 20?
The Falcon 10 is faster with a maximum speed of 907 km/h compared to the Falcon 20's 863 km/h, a difference of 44 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Falcon 10 or Falcon 20?
The Falcon 10 has a longer range at 3,555 km compared to the Falcon 20's 3,350 km.
Which can fly higher, the Falcon 10 or Falcon 20?
The Falcon 10 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Falcon 20's 12,802 meters (42,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Falcon 10 or Falcon 20?
The Falcon 20 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the Falcon 10's 8,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Falcon 10 or Falcon 20?
The Falcon 20 is longer at 17.1 meters compared to the Falcon 10's 13.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Falcon 10 or Falcon 20?
The Falcon 20 is more expensive at approximately $4.5 million per unit compared to the Falcon 10 at $1.6 million.
Which entered service first, the Falcon 10 or Falcon 20?
The Falcon 20 entered service first in 1965, 6 years before the Falcon 10 which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Falcon 10 or Falcon 20?
The Falcon 20 has been produced in greater numbers with 512 units compared to 226 units of the Falcon 10.