C-32 vs Falcon 8X
| American passenger and transport aircraft, prominently deployed during diplomatic and government services since the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 1 June 1998 |
| Year introduced | 1998 |
| Number produced | 6 units |
| Average unit price | $90 million |
| French high-end business jet, developed as a derivative of the Falcon 7X with a longer fuselage and modernized equipment. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 6 February 2015 |
| Year introduced | 2016 |
| Number produced | 289 units |
| Average unit price | $50 million |
| Wing area | 181.3 m² |
| Wingspan | 38.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 11.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 47.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 853 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 10,200 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,802 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 115,666 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 58,900 kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 18,915 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 26.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 24.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1111 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 11,945 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,545 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 33,113 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 3 x 3,059 kgf â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Falcon 8X by Matti Blume.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the C-32 or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X is faster with a maximum speed of 1,111 km/h compared to the C-32's 853 km/h, a difference of 258 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-32 or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X has a longer range at 11,945 km compared to the C-32's 10,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-32 or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the C-32's 12,802 meters (42,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-32 or Falcon 8X?
The C-32 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 115,666 kg compared to the Falcon 8X's 33,113 kg.
Which is larger, the C-32 or Falcon 8X?
The C-32 is longer at 47.3 meters compared to the Falcon 8X's 24.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-32 or Falcon 8X?
The C-32 is more expensive at approximately $90 million per unit compared to the Falcon 8X at $50 million.
Which entered service first, the C-32 or Falcon 8X?
The C-32 entered service first in 1998, 18 years before the Falcon 8X which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-32 or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X has been produced in greater numbers with 289 units compared to 6 units of the C-32.