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Falcon 7X vs Gulfstream V

Dassault Falcon 7X military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 7X
Gulfstream V military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream V
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Specifications
Falcon 7X Gulfstream V
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Gulfstream
First flight 5 May 2005 28 November 1995
Year introduced 2007 1997
Number produced 289 units 193 units
Average unit price $54.2 million $18 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 940 km/h
Operational range 11,019 km 12,000 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 9 kN 2 x 3,345 kgf
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Overview

The Falcon 7X and the Gulfstream V are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Dassault and Gulfstream respectively.

Top speed is 1,078 km/h for the Falcon 7X vs 940 km/h for the Gulfstream V. The Falcon 7X has an operational range of 11,019 km vs 12,000 km for the Gulfstream V. The Falcon 7X operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 15,545 m for the Gulfstream V.

The Falcon 7X has been produced in 289 units vs 193 for the Gulfstream V. Unit cost is $54.2M for the Falcon 7X vs $18M for the Gulfstream V. The Gulfstream V first flew 10 years before the Falcon 7X (1995 vs 2005).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Falcon 7X or Gulfstream V?
The Falcon 7X is faster with a maximum speed of 1,078 km/h compared to the Gulfstream V's 940 km/h, a difference of 138 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Falcon 7X or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream V has a longer range at 12,000 km compared to the Falcon 7X's 11,019 km.
Which can fly higher, the Falcon 7X or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream V 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 Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream V 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 V?
The Gulfstream V is longer at 29.4 meters compared to the Falcon 7X's 23.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Falcon 7X or Gulfstream V?
The Falcon 7X is more expensive at approximately $54 million per unit compared to the Gulfstream V at $18 million.
Which entered service first, the Falcon 7X or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream V entered service first in 1997, 10 years before the Falcon 7X which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Falcon 7X or Gulfstream V?
The Falcon 7X has been produced in greater numbers with 289 units compared to 193 units of the Gulfstream V.