Falcon 20 vs Falcon 50
| 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 |
| French maritime surveillance jet, noteworthy for transcontinental capacity, extensively deployed for government, business, and emergency medical services. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 1 November 1976 |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number produced | 352 units |
| Average unit price | $6 million |
| 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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| Wing area | 46.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 18.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 18.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 888 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 5,695 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 18,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 9,150 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 1,681 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Falcon 20 or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 50 is faster with a maximum speed of 888 km/h compared to the Falcon 20's 863 km/h, a difference of 25 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Falcon 20 or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 50 has a longer range at 5,695 km compared to the Falcon 20's 3,350 km.
Which can fly higher, the Falcon 20 or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 50 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 20 or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 50 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 18,500 kg compared to the Falcon 20's 13,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Falcon 20 or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 50 is longer at 18.8 meters compared to the Falcon 20's 17.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Falcon 20 or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 50 is more expensive at approximately $6.0 million per unit compared to the Falcon 20 at $4.5 million.
Which entered service first, the Falcon 20 or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 20 entered service first in 1965, 14 years before the Falcon 50 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Falcon 20 or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 20 has been produced in greater numbers with 512 units compared to 352 units of the Falcon 50.