Falcon 10 vs Falcon 20
| French light business jet, known for corporate transportation from the late 20th century, with wide usage worldwide. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 1 December 1970 |
| Year introduced | 1971 |
| Number produced | 226 units |
| Average unit price | $1.6 million |
| French business jet, recognized for widespread use in civil, military, and astronaut training roles since the mid-20th century. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 4 May 1963 |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number produced | 512 units |
| Average unit price | $4.5 million |
| Wing area | 24.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 13.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 907 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,555 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 5,055 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,506 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 41.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 17.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 863 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,350 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,802 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 7,530 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,041 kgf â—‰ |
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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.