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Falcon 8X vs Gulfstream IV

Falcon 8X vs Gulfstream IV at a glance — top speed 1,111 vs 935 km/h, range 11,945 vs 7,815 km, max takeoff weight 33,113 vs 33,520 kg, built 289 vs 900 units.

Dassault Falcon 8X military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 8X
Gulfstream IV military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream IV
Specifications
Falcon 8X Gulfstream IV
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Gulfstream
First flight 6 February 2015 19 September 1985
Year introduced 2016 1987
Number produced 289 units 900 units
Average unit price $50 million $26 million
Wing area -- m² 88.3 m²
Wingspan 26.3 m 23.5 m
Height 7.9 m 7.7 m
Length 24.5 m 27.2 m
Maximum speed 1111 km/h 935 km/h
Operational range 11,945 km 7,815 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,113 kg 33,520 kg
Empty weight 16,693 kg 19,504 kg
Total thrust 3 x 3,059 kgf 2 x 6,282 kgf
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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.