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Falcon 50 vs Falcon 7X

Dassault Falcon 50 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 50
Dassault Falcon 7X military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 7X
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Specifications
Falcon 50 Falcon 7X
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Dassault
First flight 1 November 1976 5 May 2005
Year introduced 1979 2007
Number produced 352 units 289 units
Average unit price $6 million $54.2 million
Wing area 46.8 m² 70.7 m²
Wingspan 18.9 m 26.2 m
Height 7.0 m 7.8 m
Length 18.8 m 23.4 m
Maximum speed 888 km/h 1078 km/h
Operational range 5,695 km 11,019 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 18,500 kg 31,800 kg
Empty weight 9,150 kg -- kg
Total thrust 3 x 560 kgf 3 x 9 kN
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Overview

The Falcon 50 and the Falcon 7X are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Dassault and Dassault respectively.

Top speed is 888 km/h for the Falcon 50 vs 1,078 km/h for the Falcon 7X. The Falcon 50 has an operational range of 5,695 km vs 11,019 km for the Falcon 7X. The Falcon 7X operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 13,716 m for the Falcon 50.

The Falcon 50 has been produced in 352 units vs 289 for the Falcon 7X. Unit cost is $6M for the Falcon 50 vs $54.2M for the Falcon 7X. The Falcon 50 first flew 29 years before the Falcon 7X (1976 vs 2005).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Falcon 50 or Falcon 7X?
The Falcon 7X is faster with a maximum speed of 1,078 km/h compared to the Falcon 50's 888 km/h, a difference of 190 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Falcon 50 or Falcon 7X?
The Falcon 7X has a longer range at 11,019 km compared to the Falcon 50's 5,695 km.
Which can fly higher, the Falcon 50 or Falcon 7X?
The Falcon 7X 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 50 or Falcon 7X?
The Falcon 7X has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 31,800 kg compared to the Falcon 50's 18,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Falcon 50 or Falcon 7X?
The Falcon 7X is longer at 23.4 meters compared to the Falcon 50's 18.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Falcon 50 or Falcon 7X?
The Falcon 7X is more expensive at approximately $54 million per unit compared to the Falcon 50 at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Falcon 50 or Falcon 7X?
The Falcon 50 entered service first in 1979, 28 years before the Falcon 7X which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Falcon 50 or Falcon 7X?
The Falcon 50 has been produced in greater numbers with 352 units compared to 289 units of the Falcon 7X.