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Falcon 8X vs KC-46 Pegasus

Dassault Falcon 8X military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 8X
Boeing KC-46 Pegasus military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 KC-46 Pegasus
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Specifications
Falcon 8X KC-46 Pegasus
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Boeing
First flight 6 February 2015 28 December 2014
Year introduced 2016 2019
Number produced 289 units 108 units
Average unit price $50 million $287 million
Wingspan 26.3 m 48.1 m
Height 7.9 m 15.9 m
Length 24.5 m 50.5 m
Maximum speed 1111 km/h 914 km/h
Operational range 11,945 km 11,830 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 12,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,113 kg 188,240 kg
Empty weight 16,693 kg 82,377 kg
Total thrust 3 x 1,020 kgf 2 x 140 kN
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Overview

The Falcon 8X and the KC-46 Pegasus are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Dassault and Boeing respectively.

Top speed is 1,111 km/h for the Falcon 8X vs 914 km/h for the KC-46 Pegasus. The Falcon 8X has an operational range of 11,945 km vs 11,830 km for the KC-46 Pegasus. The Falcon 8X operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 12,200 m for the KC-46 Pegasus. At 188,240 kg MTOW, the KC-46 Pegasus is 5.7x the Falcon 8X's 33,113 kg.

The Falcon 8X has been produced in 289 units vs 108 for the KC-46 Pegasus. Unit cost is $50M for the Falcon 8X vs $287M for the KC-46 Pegasus. The KC-46 Pegasus first flew 1 years before the Falcon 8X (2014 vs 2015).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Falcon 8X or KC-46 Pegasus?
The Falcon 8X is faster with a maximum speed of 1,111 km/h compared to the KC-46 Pegasus's 914 km/h, a difference of 197 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Falcon 8X or KC-46 Pegasus?
The Falcon 8X has a longer range at 11,945 km compared to the KC-46 Pegasus's 11,830 km.
Which can fly higher, the Falcon 8X or KC-46 Pegasus?
The Falcon 8X has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the KC-46 Pegasus's 12,200 meters (40,026 ft).
Which is heavier, the Falcon 8X or KC-46 Pegasus?
The KC-46 Pegasus has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 188,240 kg compared to the Falcon 8X's 33,113 kg.
Which is larger, the Falcon 8X or KC-46 Pegasus?
The KC-46 Pegasus is longer at 50.5 meters compared to the Falcon 8X's 24.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Falcon 8X or KC-46 Pegasus?
The KC-46 Pegasus is more expensive at approximately $287 million per unit compared to the Falcon 8X at $50 million.
Which entered service first, the Falcon 8X or KC-46 Pegasus?
The Falcon 8X entered service first in 2016, 3 years before the KC-46 Pegasus which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Falcon 8X or KC-46 Pegasus?
The Falcon 8X has been produced in greater numbers with 289 units compared to 108 units of the KC-46 Pegasus.