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Falcon 7X vs Gulfstream G550

Falcon 7X vs Gulfstream G550 at a glance — top speed 1,078 vs 941 km/h, range 11,019 vs 12,500 km, max takeoff weight 31,800 vs 41,050 kg, built 289 vs 600 units.

Dassault Falcon 7X military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 7XFull specs
Gulfstream G550 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream G550Full specs
Specifications
Falcon 7X Gulfstream G550
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Gulfstream
First flight 5 May 2005 1 January 2003
Year introduced 2007 2004
Number produced 289 units 600 units
Average unit price $54.2 million $62 million
Wing area 70.7 m² 106.0 m²
Wingspan 26.2 m 28.5 m
Height 7.8 m 7.7 m
Length 23.4 m 29.4 m
Maximum speed 1078 km/h 941 km/h
Operational range 11,019 km 12,500 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 31,800 kg 41,050 kg
Empty weight -- kg 20,956 kg
Total thrust 3 x 27 kN 2 x 6,690 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Falcon 7X or Gulfstream G550?
The Falcon 7X is faster with a maximum speed of 1,078 km/h compared to the Gulfstream G550's 941 km/h, a difference of 137 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Falcon 7X or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 has a longer range at 12,500 km compared to the Falcon 7X's 11,019 km.
Which can fly higher, the Falcon 7X or Gulfstream G550?
Both the Falcon 7X and Gulfstream G550 have a service ceiling of 15,545 meters (51,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Falcon 7X or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,050 kg compared to the Falcon 7X's 31,800 kg.
Which is larger, the Falcon 7X or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 is longer at 29.4 meters compared to the Falcon 7X's 23.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Falcon 7X or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 is more expensive at approximately $62 million per unit compared to the Falcon 7X at $54 million.
Which entered service first, the Falcon 7X or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 entered service first in 2004, 3 years before the Falcon 7X which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Falcon 7X or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 289 units of the Falcon 7X.