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Falcon 50 vs Falcon 8X

Falcon 50 vs Falcon 8X at a glance — top speed 888 vs 1,111 km/h, range 5,695 vs 11,945 km, max takeoff weight 18,500 vs 33,113 kg, built 352 vs 289 units.

Dassault Falcon 50 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 50Full specs
Dassault Falcon 8X military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 8XFull specs
Specifications
Falcon 50 Falcon 8X
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Dassault
First flight 7 November 1976 6 February 2015
Year introduced 1979 2016
Number produced 352 units 289 units
Average unit price $6 million $50 million
Wing area 46.8 m² -- m²
Wingspan 18.9 m 26.3 m
Height 7.0 m 7.9 m
Length 18.8 m 24.5 m
Maximum speed 888 km/h 1111 km/h
Operational range 5,695 km 11,945 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 18,500 kg 33,113 kg
Empty weight 9,150 kg 16,693 kg
Total thrust 3 x 1,681 kgf 3 x 3,059 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Falcon 50 or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X is faster with a maximum speed of 1,111 km/h compared to the Falcon 50's 888 km/h, a difference of 223 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Falcon 50 or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X has a longer range at 11,945 km compared to the Falcon 50's 5,695 km.
Which can fly higher, the Falcon 50 or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X 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 8X?
The Falcon 8X has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,113 kg compared to the Falcon 50's 18,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Falcon 50 or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the Falcon 50's 18.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Falcon 50 or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X is more expensive at approximately $50 million per unit compared to the Falcon 50 at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Falcon 50 or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 50 entered service first in 1979, 37 years before the Falcon 8X which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Falcon 50 or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 50 has been produced in greater numbers with 352 units compared to 289 units of the Falcon 8X.