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BD-700 Global Express vs Falcon 8X

BD-700 Global Express vs Falcon 8X at a glance — top speed 950 vs 1,111 km/h, range 11,100 vs 11,945 km, max takeoff weight 45,132 vs 33,113 kg, built 816 vs 289 units.

Bombardier BD-700 Global Express military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 BD-700 Global Express
Dassault Falcon 8X military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 8X
Specifications
BD-700 Global Express Falcon 8X
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Bombardier Dassault
First flight 13 October 1996 6 February 2015
Year introduced 1999 2016
Number produced 816 units 289 units
Average unit price $25 million $50 million
Wing area 95.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 29.0 m 26.3 m
Height 7.3 m 7.9 m
Length 30.3 m 24.5 m
Maximum speed 950 km/h 1111 km/h
Operational range 11,100 km 11,945 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 45,132 kg 33,113 kg
Empty weight 22,566 kg 16,693 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,690 kgf 3 x 3,059 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BD-700 Global Express or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X is faster with a maximum speed of 1,111 km/h compared to the BD-700 Global Express's 950 km/h, a difference of 161 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BD-700 Global Express or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X has a longer range at 11,945 km compared to the BD-700 Global Express's 11,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the BD-700 Global Express or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the BD-700 Global Express's 15,545 meters (51,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the BD-700 Global Express or Falcon 8X?
The BD-700 Global Express has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,132 kg compared to the Falcon 8X's 33,113 kg.
Which is larger, the BD-700 Global Express or Falcon 8X?
The BD-700 Global Express is longer at 30.3 meters compared to the Falcon 8X's 24.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the BD-700 Global Express or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X is more expensive at approximately $50 million per unit compared to the BD-700 Global Express at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the BD-700 Global Express or Falcon 8X?
The BD-700 Global Express entered service first in 1999, 17 years before the Falcon 8X which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BD-700 Global Express or Falcon 8X?
The BD-700 Global Express has been produced in greater numbers with 816 units compared to 289 units of the Falcon 8X.