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Falcon 8X vs Phenom 100

Dassault Falcon 8X military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 8X
Embraer Phenom 100 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 Phenom 100
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Specifications
Falcon 8X Phenom 100
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Embraer
First flight 6 February 2015 26 July 2007
Year introduced 2016 2008
Number produced 289 units 401 units
Average unit price $50 million $4.5 million
Wingspan 26.3 m 12.3 m
Height 7.9 m 4.4 m
Length 24.5 m 12.8 m
Maximum speed 1111 km/h 722 km/h
Operational range 11,945 km 2,182 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 12,497 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,113 kg 4,750 kg
Empty weight 16,693 kg 3,235 kg
Total thrust 3 x 1,020 kgf 2 x 385 kgf
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Overview

The Falcon 8X and the Phenom 100 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Dassault and Embraer respectively.

Top speed is 1,111 km/h for the Falcon 8X vs 722 km/h for the Phenom 100. The Falcon 8X has an operational range of 11,945 km vs 2,182 km for the Phenom 100. The Falcon 8X operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 12,497 m for the Phenom 100. At 33,113 kg MTOW, the Falcon 8X is 7.0x the Phenom 100's 4,750 kg.

The Falcon 8X has been produced in 289 units vs 401 for the Phenom 100. Unit cost is $50M for the Falcon 8X vs $4.5M for the Phenom 100. The Phenom 100 first flew 8 years before the Falcon 8X (2007 vs 2015).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Falcon 8X or Phenom 100?
The Falcon 8X is faster with a maximum speed of 1,111 km/h compared to the Phenom 100's 722 km/h, a difference of 389 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Falcon 8X or Phenom 100?
The Falcon 8X has a longer range at 11,945 km compared to the Phenom 100's 2,182 km.
Which can fly higher, the Falcon 8X or Phenom 100?
The Falcon 8X has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Phenom 100's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Falcon 8X or Phenom 100?
The Falcon 8X has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,113 kg compared to the Phenom 100's 4,750 kg.
Which is larger, the Falcon 8X or Phenom 100?
The Falcon 8X is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the Phenom 100's 12.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Falcon 8X or Phenom 100?
The Falcon 8X is more expensive at approximately $50 million per unit compared to the Phenom 100 at $4.5 million.
Which entered service first, the Falcon 8X or Phenom 100?
The Phenom 100 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 Phenom 100?
The Phenom 100 has been produced in greater numbers with 401 units compared to 289 units of the Falcon 8X.