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Falcon 7X vs KC-46 Pegasus

Dassault Falcon 7X military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 7X
Boeing KC-46 Pegasus military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 KC-46 Pegasus
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Specifications
Falcon 7X KC-46 Pegasus
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Boeing
First flight 5 May 2005 28 December 2014
Year introduced 2007 2019
Number produced 289 units 108 units
Average unit price $54.2 million $287 million
Wing area 70.7 m² -- m²
Wingspan 26.2 m 48.1 m
Height 7.8 m 15.9 m
Length 23.4 m 50.5 m
Maximum speed 1078 km/h 914 km/h
Operational range 11,019 km 11,830 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 12,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 31,800 kg 188,240 kg
Empty weight -- kg 82,377 kg
Total thrust 3 x 9 kN 2 x 140 kN
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Overview

The Falcon 7X and the KC-46 Pegasus are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Dassault and Boeing respectively.

Top speed is 1,078 km/h for the Falcon 7X vs 914 km/h for the KC-46 Pegasus. The Falcon 7X has an operational range of 11,019 km vs 11,830 km for the KC-46 Pegasus. The Falcon 7X operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 12,200 m for the KC-46 Pegasus. At 188,240 kg MTOW, the KC-46 Pegasus is 5.9x the Falcon 7X's 31,800 kg.

The Falcon 7X has been produced in 289 units vs 108 for the KC-46 Pegasus. Unit cost is $54.2M for the Falcon 7X vs $287M for the KC-46 Pegasus. The Falcon 7X first flew 9 years before the KC-46 Pegasus (2005 vs 2014).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Falcon 7X or KC-46 Pegasus?
The Falcon 7X is faster with a maximum speed of 1,078 km/h compared to the KC-46 Pegasus's 914 km/h, a difference of 164 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Falcon 7X or KC-46 Pegasus?
The KC-46 Pegasus has a longer range at 11,830 km compared to the Falcon 7X's 11,019 km.
Which can fly higher, the Falcon 7X or KC-46 Pegasus?
The Falcon 7X has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the KC-46 Pegasus's 12,200 meters (40,026 ft).
Which is heavier, the Falcon 7X or KC-46 Pegasus?
The KC-46 Pegasus has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 188,240 kg compared to the Falcon 7X's 31,800 kg.
Which is larger, the Falcon 7X or KC-46 Pegasus?
The KC-46 Pegasus is longer at 50.5 meters compared to the Falcon 7X's 23.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Falcon 7X or KC-46 Pegasus?
The KC-46 Pegasus is more expensive at approximately $287 million per unit compared to the Falcon 7X at $54 million.
Which entered service first, the Falcon 7X or KC-46 Pegasus?
The Falcon 7X entered service first in 2007, 12 years before the KC-46 Pegasus which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Falcon 7X or KC-46 Pegasus?
The Falcon 7X has been produced in greater numbers with 289 units compared to 108 units of the KC-46 Pegasus.