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Falcon 20 vs C-140 JetStar

Falcon 20 vs C-140 JetStar at a glance — top speed 863 vs 922 km/h, range 3,350 vs 3,774 km, max takeoff weight 13,000 vs 19,051 kg, built 512 vs 202 units.

Dassault Falcon 20 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 20
Lockheed C-140 JetStar military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-140 JetStar
Specifications
Falcon 20 C-140 JetStar
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Lockheed
First flight 4 May 1963 4 September 1957
Year introduced 1965 1961
Number produced 512 units 202 units
Average unit price $4.5 million --
Wing area 41.0 m² 50.4 m²
Wingspan 16.3 m 16.4 m
Height 5.3 m 6.3 m
Length 17.2 m 18.4 m
Maximum speed 863 km/h 922 km/h
Operational range 3,350 km 3,774 km
Service ceiling 12,802 m 11,582 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg 19,051 kg
Empty weight 7,530 kg 8,755 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,041 kgf 4 x 1,361 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Falcon 20 or C-140 JetStar?
The C-140 JetStar is faster with a maximum speed of 922 km/h compared to the Falcon 20's 863 km/h, a difference of 59 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Falcon 20 or C-140 JetStar?
The C-140 JetStar has a longer range at 3,774 km compared to the Falcon 20's 3,350 km.
Which can fly higher, the Falcon 20 or C-140 JetStar?
The Falcon 20 has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the C-140 JetStar's 11,582 meters (37,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Falcon 20 or C-140 JetStar?
The C-140 JetStar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,051 kg compared to the Falcon 20's 13,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Falcon 20 or C-140 JetStar?
The C-140 JetStar is longer at 18.4 meters compared to the Falcon 20's 17.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Falcon 20 or C-140 JetStar?
The C-140 JetStar entered service first in 1961, 4 years before the Falcon 20 which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Falcon 20 or C-140 JetStar?
The Falcon 20 has been produced in greater numbers with 512 units compared to 202 units of the C-140 JetStar.