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Falcon 8X vs Quest Kodiak

Dassault Falcon 8X military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 8X
Quest Kodiak military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Quest Kodiak
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Specifications
Falcon 8X Quest Kodiak
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Quest
First flight 6 February 2015 16 October 2004
Year introduced 2016 2008
Number produced 289 units 300 units
Average unit price $50 million $3 million
Wingspan 26.3 m 13.7 m
Height 7.9 m -- m
Length 24.5 m -- m
Maximum speed 1111 km/h 339 km/h
Operational range 11,945 km 2,096 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,113 kg -- kg
Empty weight 16,693 kg 1,710 kg
Total thrust 3 x 1,020 kgf 0
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Overview

The Falcon 8X and the Quest Kodiak are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Dassault and Quest respectively.

The Falcon 8X reaches 1,111 km/h — 3.3x the Quest Kodiak's 339 km/h. The Falcon 8X has an operational range of 11,945 km vs 2,096 km for the Quest Kodiak. The Falcon 8X operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 7,620 m for the Quest Kodiak.

The Falcon 8X has been produced in 289 units vs 300 for the Quest Kodiak. Unit cost is $50M for the Falcon 8X vs $3M for the Quest Kodiak. The Quest Kodiak first flew 11 years before the Falcon 8X (2004 vs 2015).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Falcon 8X or Quest Kodiak?
The Falcon 8X is faster with a maximum speed of 1,111 km/h compared to the Quest Kodiak's 339 km/h, a difference of 772 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Falcon 8X or Quest Kodiak?
The Falcon 8X has a longer range at 11,945 km compared to the Quest Kodiak's 2,096 km.
Which can fly higher, the Falcon 8X or Quest Kodiak?
The Falcon 8X has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Quest Kodiak's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Falcon 8X or Quest Kodiak?
The Falcon 8X has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,113 kg compared to the Quest Kodiak's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Falcon 8X or Quest Kodiak?
The Falcon 8X is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the Quest Kodiak's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Falcon 8X or Quest Kodiak?
The Falcon 8X is more expensive at approximately $50 million per unit compared to the Quest Kodiak at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Falcon 8X or Quest Kodiak?
The Quest Kodiak entered service first in 2008, 8 years before the Falcon 8X which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Falcon 8X or Quest Kodiak?
The Quest Kodiak has been produced in greater numbers with 300 units compared to 289 units of the Falcon 8X.