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Falcon 7X vs Falcon 900

Falcon 7X vs Falcon 900 at a glance — top speed 1,078 vs 1,066 km/h, range 11,019 vs 7,400 km, max takeoff weight 31,800 vs 20,640 kg, built 289 vs 500 units.

Dassault Falcon 7X military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 7X
Dassault Aviation Falcon 900 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 900
Specifications
Falcon 7X Falcon 900
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Dassault Aviation
First flight 5 May 2005 21 September 1984
Year introduced 2007 1986
Number produced 289 units 500 units
Average unit price $54.2 million $44.7 million
Wing area 70.7 m² 49.0 m²
Wingspan 26.2 m 19.3 m
Height 7.8 m -- m
Length 23.4 m 20.2 m
Maximum speed 1078 km/h 1066 km/h
Operational range 11,019 km 7,400 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 15,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 31,800 kg 20,640 kg
Empty weight -- kg 10,255 kg
Total thrust 3 x 27 kN 3 x 2,155 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Falcon 7X or Falcon 900?
The Falcon 7X is faster with a maximum speed of 1,078 km/h compared to the Falcon 900's 1,066 km/h, a difference of 12 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Falcon 7X or Falcon 900?
The Falcon 7X has a longer range at 11,019 km compared to the Falcon 900's 7,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the Falcon 7X or Falcon 900?
The Falcon 7X has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Falcon 900's 15,500 meters (50,853 ft).
Which is heavier, the Falcon 7X or Falcon 900?
The Falcon 7X has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 31,800 kg compared to the Falcon 900's 20,640 kg.
Which is larger, the Falcon 7X or Falcon 900?
The Falcon 7X is longer at 23.4 meters compared to the Falcon 900's 20.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Falcon 7X or Falcon 900?
The Falcon 7X is more expensive at approximately $54 million per unit compared to the Falcon 900 at $45 million.
Which entered service first, the Falcon 7X or Falcon 900?
The Falcon 900 entered service first in 1986, 21 years before the Falcon 7X which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Falcon 7X or Falcon 900?
The Falcon 900 has been produced in greater numbers with 500 units compared to 289 units of the Falcon 7X.