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Falcon 50 vs Il-96

Falcon 50 vs Il-96 at a glance — top speed 888 vs 900 km/h, range 5,695 vs 11,000 km, max takeoff weight 18,500 vs 250,000 kg, built 352 vs 30 units.

Dassault Falcon 50 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 50
Ilyushin Il-96 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-96
Specifications
Falcon 50 Il-96
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Ilyushin
First flight 1 November 1976 28 September 1988
Year introduced 1979 1992
Number produced 352 units 30 units
Average unit price $6 million --
Wing area 46.8 m² 350.0 m²
Wingspan 18.9 m 60.1 m
Height 7.0 m 15.7 m
Length 18.8 m 55.3 m
Maximum speed 888 km/h 900 km/h
Operational range 5,695 km 11,000 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 13,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 18,500 kg 250,000 kg
Empty weight 9,150 kg 120,400 kg
Total thrust 3 x 1,681 kgf 4 x 16,000 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Falcon 50 or Il-96?
The Il-96 is faster with a maximum speed of 900 km/h compared to the Falcon 50's 888 km/h, a difference of 12 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Falcon 50 or Il-96?
The Il-96 has a longer range at 11,000 km compared to the Falcon 50's 5,695 km.
Which can fly higher, the Falcon 50 or Il-96?
The Falcon 50 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Il-96's 13,100 meters (42,979 ft).
Which is heavier, the Falcon 50 or Il-96?
The Il-96 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 250,000 kg compared to the Falcon 50's 18,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Falcon 50 or Il-96?
The Il-96 is longer at 55.3 meters compared to the Falcon 50's 18.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Falcon 50 or Il-96?
The Falcon 50 entered service first in 1979, 13 years before the Il-96 which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Falcon 50 or Il-96?
The Falcon 50 has been produced in greater numbers with 352 units compared to 30 units of the Il-96.