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Falcon 20 vs Falcon 2000

Falcon 20 vs Falcon 2000 at a glance — top speed 863 vs 1,050 km/h, range 3,350 vs 7,408 km, max takeoff weight 13,000 vs 18,597 kg, built 512 vs 675 units.

Dassault Falcon 20 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 20Full specs
Dassault Falcon 2000 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 2000Full specs
Specifications
Falcon 20 Falcon 2000
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Dassault
First flight 4 May 1963 4 March 1993
Year introduced 1965 1995
Number produced 512 units 675 units
Average unit price $4.5 million $28 million
Wing area 41.0 m² 49.0 m²
Wingspan 16.3 m 19.3 m
Height 5.3 m 7.1 m
Length 17.2 m 20.2 m
Maximum speed 863 km/h 1050 km/h
Operational range 3,350 km 7,408 km
Service ceiling 12,802 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg 18,597 kg
Empty weight 7,530 kg 9,405 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,041 kgf 2 x 3,175 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Falcon 20 or Falcon 2000?
The Falcon 2000 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,050 km/h compared to the Falcon 20's 863 km/h, a difference of 187 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Falcon 20 or Falcon 2000?
The Falcon 2000 has a longer range at 7,408 km compared to the Falcon 20's 3,350 km.
Which can fly higher, the Falcon 20 or Falcon 2000?
The Falcon 2000 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Falcon 20's 12,802 meters (42,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Falcon 20 or Falcon 2000?
The Falcon 2000 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 18,597 kg compared to the Falcon 20's 13,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Falcon 20 or Falcon 2000?
The Falcon 2000 is longer at 20.2 meters compared to the Falcon 20's 17.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Falcon 20 or Falcon 2000?
The Falcon 2000 is more expensive at approximately $28 million per unit compared to the Falcon 20 at $4.5 million.
Which entered service first, the Falcon 20 or Falcon 2000?
The Falcon 20 entered service first in 1965, 30 years before the Falcon 2000 which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Falcon 20 or Falcon 2000?
The Falcon 2000 has been produced in greater numbers with 675 units compared to 512 units of the Falcon 20.