Falcon 8X vs Gulfstream V

French high-end business jet, developed as a derivative of the Falcon 7X with a longer fuselage and modernized equipment.
Picture of Falcon 8X
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, active during the late 20th and early 21st century, widely operated for long-range, high-speed corporate travel.
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Gulfstream
First flight 28 November 1995
Year introduced 1997
Number produced 193 units
Average unit price $18 million
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 26.3 m â—‰
Height 7.9 m â—‰
Length 24.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1111 km/h
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—‰
Profile drawing of Dassault Falcon 8X
Wing area 106.0 m²
Wingspan 28.5 m â—‰
Height 7.7 m â—‰
Length 29.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed -- km/h
Operational range 12,000 km â—‰
Service ceiling 15,545 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 41,050 kg â—‰
Empty weight 20,956 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,690 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Gulfstream Gulfstream V

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of Falcon 8X by Matti Blume.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Falcon 8X or Gulfstream V?
The Falcon 8X is faster with a maximum speed of 1,111 km/h compared to the Gulfstream V's 0 km/h, a difference of 1,111 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Falcon 8X or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream V has a longer range at 12,000 km compared to the Falcon 8X's 11,945 km.
Which can fly higher, the Falcon 8X or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream V 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 V?
The Gulfstream V has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,050 kg compared to the Falcon 8X's 33,113 kg.
Which is larger, the Falcon 8X or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream V is longer at 29.4 meters compared to the Falcon 8X's 24.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Falcon 8X or Gulfstream V?
The Falcon 8X is more expensive at approximately $50 million per unit compared to the Gulfstream V at $18 million.
Which entered service first, the Falcon 8X or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream V entered service first in 1997, 19 years before the Falcon 8X which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Falcon 8X or Gulfstream V?
The Falcon 8X has been produced in greater numbers with 289 units compared to 193 units of the Gulfstream V.