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Falcon 8X vs Gulfstream G650

Dassault Falcon 8X military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 8X
Gulfstream G650 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream G650
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Specifications
Falcon 8X Gulfstream G650
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Gulfstream
First flight 6 February 2015 25 November 2009
Year introduced 2016 2012
Number produced 289 units N/A
Average unit price $50 million $70 million
Wingspan 26.3 m 30.4 m
Height 7.9 m 7.7 m
Length 24.5 m 30.4 m
Maximum speed 1111 km/h 982 km/h
Operational range 11,945 km 13,890 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,113 kg 45,360 kg
Empty weight 16,693 kg 25,401 kg
Total thrust 3 x 1,020 kgf 2 x 38 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Falcon 8X or Gulfstream G650?
The Falcon 8X is faster with a maximum speed of 1,111 km/h compared to the Gulfstream G650's 982 km/h, a difference of 129 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Falcon 8X or Gulfstream G650?
The Gulfstream G650 has a longer range at 13,890 km compared to the Falcon 8X's 11,945 km.
Which can fly higher, the Falcon 8X or Gulfstream G650?
The Gulfstream G650 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Falcon 8X's 15,545 meters (51,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Falcon 8X or Gulfstream G650?
The Gulfstream G650 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,360 kg compared to the Falcon 8X's 33,113 kg.
Which is larger, the Falcon 8X or Gulfstream G650?
The Gulfstream G650 is longer at 30.4 meters compared to the Falcon 8X's 24.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Falcon 8X or Gulfstream G650?
The Gulfstream G650 is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the Falcon 8X at $50 million.
Which entered service first, the Falcon 8X or Gulfstream G650?
The Gulfstream G650 entered service first in 2012, 4 years before the Falcon 8X which entered service in 2016.