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Falcon 10 vs Falcon 50

Dassault Falcon 10 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 10
Dassault Falcon 50 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 50
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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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Overview

The Falcon 10 and the Falcon 50 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Dassault and Dassault respectively.

Top speed is 907 km/h for the Falcon 10 vs 888 km/h for the Falcon 50. The Falcon 10 has an operational range of 3,555 km vs 5,695 km for the Falcon 50. The Falcon 10 operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 13,716 m for the Falcon 50. At 18,500 kg MTOW, the Falcon 50 is 2.2:1 the Falcon 10's 8,500 kg.

The Falcon 10 has been produced in 226 units vs 352 for the Falcon 50. Unit cost is $1.6M for the Falcon 10 vs $6M for the Falcon 50. The Falcon 10 first flew 6 years before the Falcon 50 (1970 vs 1976).

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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?
The Falcon 50 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Falcon 10's 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.