Falcon 2000 vs Falcon 8X
| French business jet, launched in the late 20th century, extensively used for private and business aviation worldwide. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 4 March 1993 |
| Year introduced | 1995 |
| Number produced | 675 units |
| Average unit price | $28 million |
| French high-end business jet, developed as a derivative of the Falcon 7X with a longer fuselage and modernized equipment. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 6 February 2015 |
| Year introduced | 2016 |
| Number produced | 289 units |
| Average unit price | $50 million |
| Wing area | 49.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 19.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 20.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 7,408 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,545 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 18,597 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 9,405 kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 3,175 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 26.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 24.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1111 km/h |
| Operational range | 11,945 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,545 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 33,113 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 3 x 3,059 kgf â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Falcon 8X by Matti Blume.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Falcon 2000 or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X is faster with a maximum speed of 1,111 km/h compared to the Falcon 2000's 0 km/h, a difference of 1,111 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Falcon 2000 or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X has a longer range at 11,945 km compared to the Falcon 2000's 7,408 km.
Which can fly higher, the Falcon 2000 or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Falcon 2000's 15,545 meters (51,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Falcon 2000 or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,113 kg compared to the Falcon 2000's 18,597 kg.
Which is larger, the Falcon 2000 or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the Falcon 2000's 20.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Falcon 2000 or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X is more expensive at approximately $50 million per unit compared to the Falcon 2000 at $28 million.
Which entered service first, the Falcon 2000 or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 2000 entered service first in 1995, 21 years before the Falcon 8X which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Falcon 2000 or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 2000 has been produced in greater numbers with 675 units compared to 289 units of the Falcon 8X.