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Falcon 2000 vs Falcon 8X

Falcon 2000 vs Falcon 8X at a glance — top speed 1,050 vs 1,111 km/h, range 7,408 vs 11,945 km, max takeoff weight 18,597 vs 33,113 kg, built 675 vs 289 units.

Dassault Falcon 2000 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 2000
Dassault Falcon 8X military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 8X
Specifications
Falcon 2000 Falcon 8X
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Dassault
First flight 4 March 1993 6 February 2015
Year introduced 1995 2016
Number produced 675 units 289 units
Average unit price $28 million $50 million
Wing area 49.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 19.3 m 26.3 m
Height 7.1 m 7.9 m
Length 20.2 m 24.5 m
Maximum speed 1050 km/h 1111 km/h
Operational range 7,408 km 11,945 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 18,597 kg 33,113 kg
Empty weight 9,405 kg 16,693 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,175 kgf 3 x 3,059 kgf
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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 1,050 km/h, a difference of 61 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.