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Falcon 8X vs Gulfstream III

Falcon 8X vs Gulfstream III at a glance — top speed 1,111 vs 927 km/h, range 11,945 vs 6,760 km, max takeoff weight 33,113 vs 31,615 kg, built 289 vs 202 units.

Dassault Falcon 8X military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 8XFull specs
Gulfstream III military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream IIIFull specs
Specifications
Falcon 8X Gulfstream III
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Gulfstream
First flight 6 February 2015 2 December 1979
Year introduced 2016 1980
Number produced 289 units 202 units
Average unit price $50 million $690K
Wing area -- m² 86.8 m²
Wingspan 26.3 m 23.5 m
Height 7.9 m 7.4 m
Length 24.5 m 25.3 m
Maximum speed 1111 km/h 927 km/h
Operational range 11,945 km 6,760 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,113 kg 31,615 kg
Empty weight 16,693 kg 17,236 kg
Total thrust 3 x 3,059 kgf 2 x 5,171 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Falcon 8X or Gulfstream III?
The Falcon 8X is faster with a maximum speed of 1,111 km/h compared to the Gulfstream III's 927 km/h, a difference of 184 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Falcon 8X or Gulfstream III?
The Falcon 8X has a longer range at 11,945 km compared to the Gulfstream III's 6,760 km.
Which can fly higher, the Falcon 8X or Gulfstream III?
The Falcon 8X has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Gulfstream III's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Falcon 8X or Gulfstream III?
The Falcon 8X has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,113 kg compared to the Gulfstream III's 31,615 kg.
Which is larger, the Falcon 8X or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream III is longer at 25.3 meters compared to the Falcon 8X's 24.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Falcon 8X or Gulfstream III?
The Falcon 8X is more expensive at approximately $50 million per unit compared to the Gulfstream III at $0.7 million.
Which entered service first, the Falcon 8X or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream III entered service first in 1980, 36 years before the Falcon 8X which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Falcon 8X or Gulfstream III?
The Falcon 8X has been produced in greater numbers with 289 units compared to 202 units of the Gulfstream III.