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Falcon 20 vs Falcon 8X

Falcon 20 vs Falcon 8X at a glance — top speed 863 vs 1,111 km/h, range 3,350 vs 11,945 km, max takeoff weight 13,000 vs 33,113 kg, built 512 vs 289 units.

Dassault Falcon 20 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Dassault Falcon 8X military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 8XFull specs
Specifications
Falcon 20 Falcon 8X
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Dassault
First flight 4 May 1963 6 February 2015
Year introduced 1965 2016
Number produced 512 units 289 units
Average unit price $4.5 million $50 million
Wing area 41.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 16.3 m 26.3 m
Height 5.3 m 7.9 m
Length 17.2 m 24.5 m
Maximum speed 863 km/h 1111 km/h
Operational range 3,350 km 11,945 km
Service ceiling 12,802 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg 33,113 kg
Empty weight 7,530 kg 16,693 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,041 kgf 3 x 3,059 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Falcon 20 or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X is faster with a maximum speed of 1,111 km/h compared to the Falcon 20's 863 km/h, a difference of 248 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Falcon 20 or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X has a longer range at 11,945 km compared to the Falcon 20's 3,350 km.
Which can fly higher, the Falcon 20 or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X 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 8X?
The Falcon 8X has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,113 kg compared to the Falcon 20's 13,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Falcon 20 or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the Falcon 20's 17.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Falcon 20 or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X is more expensive at approximately $50 million per unit compared to the Falcon 20 at $4.5 million.
Which entered service first, the Falcon 20 or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 20 entered service first in 1965, 51 years before the Falcon 8X which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Falcon 20 or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 20 has been produced in greater numbers with 512 units compared to 289 units of the Falcon 8X.