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Falcon 2000 vs Falcon 50

Falcon 2000 vs Falcon 50 at a glance — top speed 1,050 vs 888 km/h, range 7,408 vs 5,695 km, max takeoff weight 18,597 vs 18,500 kg, built 675 vs 352 units.

Dassault Falcon 2000 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 2000
Dassault Falcon 50 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 50
Specifications
Falcon 2000 Falcon 50
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Dassault
First flight 4 March 1993 1 November 1976
Year introduced 1995 1979
Number produced 675 units 352 units
Average unit price $28 million $6 million
Wing area 49.0 m² 46.8 m²
Wingspan 19.3 m 18.9 m
Height 7.1 m 7.0 m
Length 20.2 m 18.8 m
Maximum speed 1050 km/h 888 km/h
Operational range 7,408 km 5,695 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 18,597 kg 18,500 kg
Empty weight 9,405 kg 9,150 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,175 kgf 3 x 1,681 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Falcon 2000 or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 2000 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,050 km/h compared to the Falcon 50's 888 km/h, a difference of 162 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Falcon 2000 or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 2000 has a longer range at 7,408 km compared to the Falcon 50's 5,695 km.
Which can fly higher, the Falcon 2000 or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 2000 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Falcon 50's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Falcon 2000 or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 2000 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 18,597 kg compared to the Falcon 50's 18,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Falcon 2000 or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 2000 is longer at 20.2 meters compared to the Falcon 50's 18.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Falcon 2000 or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 2000 is more expensive at approximately $28 million per unit compared to the Falcon 50 at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Falcon 2000 or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 50 entered service first in 1979, 16 years before the Falcon 2000 which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Falcon 2000 or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 2000 has been produced in greater numbers with 675 units compared to 352 units of the Falcon 50.