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Falcon 10 vs Falcon 50

Falcon 10 vs Falcon 50 at a glance — top speed 907 vs 888 km/h, range 3,555 vs 5,695 km, max takeoff weight 8,500 vs 18,500 kg, built 226 vs 352 units.

Dassault Falcon 10 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
Falcon 10 Falcon 50
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Dassault
First flight 1 December 1970 1 November 1976
Year introduced 1971 1979
Number produced 226 units 352 units
Average unit price $1.6 million $6 million
Wing area 24.1 m² 46.8 m²
Wingspan 13.1 m 18.9 m
Height 4.6 m 7.0 m
Length 13.9 m 18.8 m
Maximum speed 907 km/h 888 km/h
Operational range 3,555 km 5,695 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,500 kg 18,500 kg
Empty weight 5,055 kg 9,150 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,506 kgf 3 x 1,681 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Falcon 10 or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 10 is faster with a maximum speed of 907 km/h compared to the Falcon 50's 888 km/h, a difference of 19 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Falcon 10 or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 50 has a longer range at 5,695 km compared to the Falcon 10's 3,555 km.
Which can fly higher, the Falcon 10 or Falcon 50?
Both the Falcon 10 and Falcon 50 have a service ceiling of 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Falcon 10 or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 50 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 18,500 kg compared to the Falcon 10's 8,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Falcon 10 or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 50 is longer at 18.8 meters compared to the Falcon 10's 13.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Falcon 10 or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 50 is more expensive at approximately $6.0 million per unit compared to the Falcon 10 at $1.6 million.
Which entered service first, the Falcon 10 or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 10 entered service first in 1971, 8 years before the Falcon 50 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Falcon 10 or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 50 has been produced in greater numbers with 352 units compared to 226 units of the Falcon 10.