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Falcon 20 vs T-39 Sabreliner

Falcon 20 vs T-39 Sabreliner at a glance — top speed 863 vs 885 km/h, range 3,350 vs 4,020 km, max takeoff weight 13,000 vs 8,056 kg, built 512 vs 200 units.

Dassault Falcon 20 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 20
North American T-39 Sabreliner military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-39 Sabreliner
Specifications
Falcon 20 T-39 Sabreliner
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault North American
First flight 4 May 1963 16 September 1958
Year introduced 1965 1962
Number produced 512 units 200 units
Average unit price $4.5 million --
Wing area 41.0 m² 31.8 m²
Wingspan 16.3 m 13.6 m
Height 5.3 m 4.9 m
Length 17.2 m 13.4 m
Maximum speed 863 km/h 885 km/h
Operational range 3,350 km 4,020 km
Service ceiling 12,802 m 12,192 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg 8,056 kg
Empty weight 7,530 kg 4,199 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,041 kgf 2 x 1,361 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Falcon 20 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner is faster with a maximum speed of 885 km/h compared to the Falcon 20's 863 km/h, a difference of 22 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Falcon 20 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a longer range at 4,020 km compared to the Falcon 20's 3,350 km.
Which can fly higher, the Falcon 20 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The Falcon 20 has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the T-39 Sabreliner's 12,192 meters (40,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Falcon 20 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The Falcon 20 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the T-39 Sabreliner's 8,056 kg.
Which is larger, the Falcon 20 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The Falcon 20 is longer at 17.1 meters compared to the T-39 Sabreliner's 13.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Falcon 20 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner entered service first in 1962, 3 years before the Falcon 20 which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Falcon 20 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The Falcon 20 has been produced in greater numbers with 512 units compared to 200 units of the T-39 Sabreliner.