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Falcon 8X vs Learjet 45

Dassault Falcon 8X military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 8X
Bombardier Learjet 45 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 Learjet 45
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Specifications
Falcon 8X Learjet 45
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Bombardier
First flight 6 February 2015 7 October 1995
Year introduced 2016 1998
Number produced 289 units 642 units
Average unit price $50 million $3.2 million
Wing area -- m² 29.0 m²
Wingspan 26.3 m 14.6 m
Height 7.9 m 4.3 m
Length 24.5 m 17.6 m
Maximum speed 1111 km/h 858 km/h
Operational range 11,945 km 3,167 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,113 kg 9,163 kg
Empty weight 16,693 kg 5,829 kg
Total thrust 3 x 1,020 kgf 2 x 794 kgf
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Overview

The Falcon 8X and the Learjet 45 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Dassault and Bombardier respectively.

Top speed is 1,111 km/h for the Falcon 8X vs 858 km/h for the Learjet 45. The Falcon 8X has an operational range of 11,945 km vs 3,167 km for the Learjet 45. The Falcon 8X operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 15,545 m for the Learjet 45. At 33,113 kg MTOW, the Falcon 8X is 3.6x the Learjet 45's 9,163 kg.

The Falcon 8X has been produced in 289 units vs 642 for the Learjet 45. Unit cost is $50M for the Falcon 8X vs $3.2M for the Learjet 45. The Learjet 45 first flew 20 years before the Falcon 8X (1995 vs 2015).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Falcon 8X or Learjet 45?
The Falcon 8X is faster with a maximum speed of 1,111 km/h compared to the Learjet 45's 858 km/h, a difference of 253 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Falcon 8X or Learjet 45?
The Falcon 8X has a longer range at 11,945 km compared to the Learjet 45's 3,167 km.
Which can fly higher, the Falcon 8X or Learjet 45?
The Learjet 45 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 Learjet 45?
The Falcon 8X has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,113 kg compared to the Learjet 45's 9,163 kg.
Which is larger, the Falcon 8X or Learjet 45?
The Falcon 8X is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the Learjet 45's 17.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Falcon 8X or Learjet 45?
The Falcon 8X is more expensive at approximately $50 million per unit compared to the Learjet 45 at $3.2 million.
Which entered service first, the Falcon 8X or Learjet 45?
The Learjet 45 entered service first in 1998, 18 years before the Falcon 8X which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Falcon 8X or Learjet 45?
The Learjet 45 has been produced in greater numbers with 642 units compared to 289 units of the Falcon 8X.