Falcon 20 vs Learjet 35
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).
| French business jet, recognized for widespread use in civil, military, and astronaut training roles since the mid-20th century. | |
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| 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 |
| Canadian light-jet, distinguished by its service history in the United States Air Force as a utility aircraft since the 1970s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier |
| First flight | 22 August 1973 |
| Year introduced | 1973 |
| Number produced | 738 units |
| Average unit price | $500K |
| Wing area | 41.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 16.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.3 m |
| Length | 17.2 m |
| Maximum speed | 863 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,350 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,802 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,000 kg |
| Empty weight | 7,530 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,021 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 12.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | -- m |
| Maximum speed | 872 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 5,291 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | 4,152 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 0 â—‰ |
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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.