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Falcon 50 vs Falcon 900

Falcon 50 vs Falcon 900 at a glance — top speed 888 vs 1,066 km/h, range 5,695 vs 7,400 km, max takeoff weight 18,500 vs 20,640 kg, built 352 vs 500 units.

Dassault Falcon 50 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 50
Dassault Aviation Falcon 900 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 900
Specifications
Falcon 50 Falcon 900
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Dassault Aviation
First flight 1 November 1976 21 September 1984
Year introduced 1979 1986
Number produced 352 units 500 units
Average unit price $6 million $44.7 million
Wing area 46.8 m² 49.0 m²
Wingspan 18.9 m 19.3 m
Height 7.0 m -- m
Length 18.8 m 20.2 m
Maximum speed 888 km/h 1066 km/h
Operational range 5,695 km 7,400 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 15,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 18,500 kg 20,640 kg
Empty weight 9,150 kg 10,255 kg
Total thrust 3 x 1,681 kgf 3 x 2,155 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Falcon 50 or Falcon 900?
The Falcon 900 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,066 km/h compared to the Falcon 50's 888 km/h, a difference of 178 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Falcon 50 or Falcon 900?
The Falcon 900 has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the Falcon 50's 5,695 km.
Which can fly higher, the Falcon 50 or Falcon 900?
The Falcon 900 has a higher service ceiling at 15,500 meters (50,853 ft) compared to the Falcon 50's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Falcon 50 or Falcon 900?
The Falcon 900 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,640 kg compared to the Falcon 50's 18,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Falcon 50 or Falcon 900?
The Falcon 900 is longer at 20.2 meters compared to the Falcon 50's 18.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Falcon 50 or Falcon 900?
The Falcon 900 is more expensive at approximately $45 million per unit compared to the Falcon 50 at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Falcon 50 or Falcon 900?
The Falcon 50 entered service first in 1979, 7 years before the Falcon 900 which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Falcon 50 or Falcon 900?
The Falcon 900 has been produced in greater numbers with 500 units compared to 352 units of the Falcon 50.