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Falcon 10 vs Gulfstream G100

Dassault Falcon 10 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 10
Gulfstream G100 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream G100
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Specifications
Falcon 10 Gulfstream G100
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Gulfstream
First flight 1 December 1970 1 January 1984
Year introduced 1971 1985
Number produced 226 units 265 units
Average unit price $1.6 million $4.3 million
Wing area 24.1 m² 29.4 m²
Wingspan 13.1 m 16.6 m
Height 4.6 m 5.5 m
Length 13.9 m 17.0 m
Maximum speed 907 km/h 874 km/h
Operational range 3,555 km 5,462 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,500 kg 11,500 kg
Empty weight 5,055 kg 6,531 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,506 kgf 2 x 1,928 kgf
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Overview

The Falcon 10 and the Gulfstream G100 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Dassault and Gulfstream respectively.

Top speed is 907 km/h for the Falcon 10 vs 874 km/h for the Gulfstream G100. The Falcon 10 has an operational range of 3,555 km vs 5,462 km for the Gulfstream G100. The Falcon 10 operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 13,716 m for the Gulfstream G100.

The Falcon 10 has been produced in 226 units vs 265 for the Gulfstream G100. Unit cost is $1.6M for the Falcon 10 vs $4.3M for the Gulfstream G100. The Falcon 10 first flew 14 years before the Gulfstream G100 (1970 vs 1984).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Falcon 10 or Gulfstream G100?
The Falcon 10 is faster with a maximum speed of 907 km/h compared to the Gulfstream G100's 874 km/h, a difference of 33 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Falcon 10 or Gulfstream G100?
The Gulfstream G100 has a longer range at 5,462 km compared to the Falcon 10's 3,555 km.
Which can fly higher, the Falcon 10 or Gulfstream G100?
The Gulfstream G100 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 Gulfstream G100?
The Gulfstream G100 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,500 kg compared to the Falcon 10's 8,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Falcon 10 or Gulfstream G100?
The Gulfstream G100 is longer at 17.0 meters compared to the Falcon 10's 13.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Falcon 10 or Gulfstream G100?
The Gulfstream G100 is more expensive at approximately $4.3 million per unit compared to the Falcon 10 at $1.6 million.
Which entered service first, the Falcon 10 or Gulfstream G100?
The Falcon 10 entered service first in 1971, 14 years before the Gulfstream G100 which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Falcon 10 or Gulfstream G100?
The Gulfstream G100 has been produced in greater numbers with 265 units compared to 226 units of the Falcon 10.