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Falcon 20 vs Learjet 35

Dassault Falcon 20 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 20
Bombardier Learjet 35 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 Learjet 35
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Specifications
Falcon 20 Learjet 35
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Bombardier
First flight 4 May 1963 22 August 1973
Year introduced 1965 1973
Number produced 512 units 738 units
Average unit price $4.5 million $500K
Wing area 41.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 16.3 m 12.0 m
Height 5.3 m -- m
Length 17.2 m -- m
Maximum speed 863 km/h 872 km/h
Operational range 3,350 km 5,291 km
Service ceiling 12,802 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg -- kg
Empty weight 7,530 kg 4,152 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,041 kgf --
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Overview

The Falcon 20 and the Learjet 35 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Dassault and Bombardier respectively.

Top speed is 863 km/h for the Falcon 20 vs 872 km/h for the Learjet 35. The Falcon 20 has an operational range of 3,350 km vs 5,291 km for the Learjet 35. The Learjet 35 operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 12,802 m for the Falcon 20.

The Falcon 20 has been produced in 512 units vs 738 for the Learjet 35. Unit cost is $4.5M for the Falcon 20 vs $0.5M for the Learjet 35. The Falcon 20 first flew 10 years before the Learjet 35 (1963 vs 1973).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Falcon 20 or Learjet 35?
The Learjet 35 is faster with a maximum speed of 872 km/h compared to the Falcon 20's 863 km/h, a difference of 9 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Falcon 20 or Learjet 35?
The Learjet 35 has a longer range at 5,291 km compared to the Falcon 20's 3,350 km.
Which can fly higher, the Falcon 20 or Learjet 35?
The Learjet 35 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 Learjet 35?
The Falcon 20 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the Learjet 35's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Falcon 20 or Learjet 35?
The Falcon 20 is longer at 17.1 meters compared to the Learjet 35's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Falcon 20 or Learjet 35?
The Falcon 20 is more expensive at approximately $4.5 million per unit compared to the Learjet 35 at $0.5 million.
Which entered service first, the Falcon 20 or Learjet 35?
The Falcon 20 entered service first in 1965, 8 years before the Learjet 35 which entered service in 1973.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Falcon 20 or Learjet 35?
The Learjet 35 has been produced in greater numbers with 738 units compared to 512 units of the Falcon 20.