Falcon 8X vs Gulfstream IV
| 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 |
| American business jet from the late 20th century, recognized for its widespread use in corporate and private aviation. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream |
| First flight | 19 September 1985 |
| Year introduced | 1987 |
| Number produced | 900 units |
| Average unit price | $26 million |
| 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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| Wing area | 88.3 m² |
| Wingspan | 23.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 27.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 935 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 7,815 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 33,520 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 19,504 kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 6,282 kgf â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Falcon 8X by Matti Blume.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Falcon 8X or Gulfstream IV?
The Falcon 8X is faster with a maximum speed of 1,111 km/h compared to the Gulfstream IV's 935 km/h, a difference of 176 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Falcon 8X or Gulfstream IV?
The Falcon 8X has a longer range at 11,945 km compared to the Gulfstream IV's 7,815 km.
Which can fly higher, the Falcon 8X or Gulfstream IV?
The Falcon 8X has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Gulfstream IV's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Falcon 8X or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,520 kg compared to the Falcon 8X's 33,113 kg.
Which is larger, the Falcon 8X or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV is longer at 27.2 meters compared to the Falcon 8X's 24.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Falcon 8X or Gulfstream IV?
The Falcon 8X is more expensive at approximately $50 million per unit compared to the Gulfstream IV at $26 million.
Which entered service first, the Falcon 8X or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV entered service first in 1987, 29 years before the Falcon 8X which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Falcon 8X or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV has been produced in greater numbers with 900 units compared to 289 units of the Falcon 8X.