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Falcon 8X vs Il-276 SVTS

Dassault Falcon 8X military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 8X
Ilyushin Il-276 SVTS military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-276 SVTS
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Specifications
Falcon 8X Il-276 SVTS
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Ilyushin
First flight 6 February 2015 --
Year introduced 2016 2026
Number produced 289 units 1 units
Average unit price $50 million --
Wing area -- m² 160.0 m²
Wingspan 26.3 m 35.5 m
Height 7.9 m 13.0 m
Length 24.5 m 37.7 m
Maximum speed 1111 km/h 870 km/h
Operational range 11,945 km 2,000 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 13,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,113 kg 72,000 kg
Empty weight 16,693 kg 45,000 kg
Total thrust 3 x 3,059 kgf 2 x 15,606 kgf
Performance Radar Chart

Overview

The Falcon 8X and the Il-276 SVTS are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Dassault and Ilyushin respectively.

Top speed is 1,111 km/h for the Falcon 8X vs 870 km/h for the Il-276 SVTS. The Falcon 8X has an operational range of 11,945 km vs 2,000 km for the Il-276 SVTS. The Falcon 8X operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 13,100 m for the Il-276 SVTS. At 72,000 kg MTOW, the Il-276 SVTS is 2.2:1 the Falcon 8X's 33,113 kg.

The Falcon 8X has been produced in 289 units vs 1 for the Il-276 SVTS.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Falcon 8X or Il-276 SVTS?
The Falcon 8X is faster with a maximum speed of 1,111 km/h compared to the Il-276 SVTS's 870 km/h, a difference of 241 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Falcon 8X or Il-276 SVTS?
The Falcon 8X has a longer range at 11,945 km compared to the Il-276 SVTS's 2,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Falcon 8X or Il-276 SVTS?
The Falcon 8X has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Il-276 SVTS's 13,100 meters (42,979 ft).
Which is heavier, the Falcon 8X or Il-276 SVTS?
The Il-276 SVTS has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 72,000 kg compared to the Falcon 8X's 33,113 kg.
Which is larger, the Falcon 8X or Il-276 SVTS?
The Il-276 SVTS is longer at 37.7 meters compared to the Falcon 8X's 24.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Falcon 8X or Il-276 SVTS?
The Falcon 8X entered service first in 2016, 10 years before the Il-276 SVTS which entered service in 2026.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Falcon 8X or Il-276 SVTS?
The Falcon 8X has been produced in greater numbers with 289 units compared to 1 units of the Il-276 SVTS.