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C-32 vs Falcon 8X

C-32 vs Falcon 8X at a glance — top speed 853 vs 1,111 km/h, range 10,200 vs 11,945 km, max takeoff weight 115,666 vs 33,113 kg, built 6 vs 289 units.

Boeing C-32 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-32
Dassault Falcon 8X military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 8X
Specifications
C-32 Falcon 8X
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Dassault
First flight 1 June 1998 6 February 2015
Year introduced 1998 2016
Number produced 6 units 289 units
Average unit price $90 million $50 million
Wing area 181.3 m² -- m²
Wingspan 38.0 m 26.3 m
Height 11.0 m 7.9 m
Length 47.3 m 24.5 m
Maximum speed 853 km/h 1111 km/h
Operational range 10,200 km 11,945 km
Service ceiling 12,802 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 115,666 kg 33,113 kg
Empty weight 58,900 kg 16,693 kg
Total thrust 2 x 18,915 kgf 3 x 3,059 kgf
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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.