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Falcon 7X vs Falcon 8X

Falcon 7X vs Falcon 8X at a glance — top speed 1,078 vs 1,111 km/h, range 11,019 vs 11,945 km, max takeoff weight 31,800 vs 33,113 kg, built 289 vs 289 units.

Dassault Falcon 7X military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 7X
Dassault Falcon 8X military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 8X
Specifications
Falcon 7X Falcon 8X
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Dassault
First flight 5 May 2005 6 February 2015
Year introduced 2007 2016
Number produced 289 units 289 units
Average unit price $54.2 million $50 million
Wing area 70.7 m² -- m²
Wingspan 26.2 m 26.3 m
Height 7.8 m 7.9 m
Length 23.4 m 24.5 m
Maximum speed 1078 km/h 1111 km/h
Operational range 11,019 km 11,945 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 31,800 kg 33,113 kg
Empty weight -- kg 16,693 kg
Total thrust 3 x 27 kN 3 x 3,059 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Falcon 7X or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X is faster with a maximum speed of 1,111 km/h compared to the Falcon 7X's 1,078 km/h, a difference of 33 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Falcon 7X or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X has a longer range at 11,945 km compared to the Falcon 7X's 11,019 km.
Which can fly higher, the Falcon 7X or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Falcon 7X's 15,545 meters (51,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Falcon 7X or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,113 kg compared to the Falcon 7X's 31,800 kg.
Which is larger, the Falcon 7X or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the Falcon 7X's 23.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Falcon 7X or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 7X is more expensive at approximately $54 million per unit compared to the Falcon 8X at $50 million.
Which entered service first, the Falcon 7X or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 7X entered service first in 2007, 9 years before the Falcon 8X which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Falcon 7X or Falcon 8X?
Both the Falcon 7X and Falcon 8X have been produced in equal numbers with 289 units each.