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Falcon 8X vs V-22 Osprey

Dassault Falcon 8X military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 8X
Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 V-22 Osprey
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Specifications
Falcon 8X V-22 Osprey
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Bell Boeing
First flight 6 February 2015 19 March 1989
Year introduced 2016 2006
Number produced 289 units 400 units
Average unit price $50 million $72 million
Wing area -- m² 28.0 m²
Wingspan 26.3 m 14.0 m
Height 7.9 m 6.7 m
Length 24.5 m 17.5 m
Maximum speed 1111 km/h 565 km/h
Operational range 11,945 km 1,628 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 7,925 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,113 kg 60,500 kg
Empty weight 16,693 kg 33,140 kg
Total thrust 3 x 1,020 kgf 2 x 2,293 kW
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Overview

The Falcon 8X and the V-22 Osprey are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Dassault and Bell Boeing respectively.

Top speed is 1,111 km/h for the Falcon 8X vs 565 km/h for the V-22 Osprey. The Falcon 8X has an operational range of 11,945 km vs 1,628 km for the V-22 Osprey. The Falcon 8X operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 7,925 m for the V-22 Osprey.

The Falcon 8X has been produced in 289 units vs 400 for the V-22 Osprey. Unit cost is $50M for the Falcon 8X vs $72M for the V-22 Osprey. The V-22 Osprey first flew 26 years before the Falcon 8X (1989 vs 2015).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Falcon 8X or V-22 Osprey?
The Falcon 8X is faster with a maximum speed of 1,111 km/h compared to the V-22 Osprey's 565 km/h, a difference of 546 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Falcon 8X or V-22 Osprey?
The Falcon 8X has a longer range at 11,945 km compared to the V-22 Osprey's 1,628 km.
Which can fly higher, the Falcon 8X or V-22 Osprey?
The Falcon 8X has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the V-22 Osprey's 7,925 meters (26,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Falcon 8X or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 60,500 kg compared to the Falcon 8X's 33,113 kg.
Which is larger, the Falcon 8X or V-22 Osprey?
The Falcon 8X is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the V-22 Osprey's 17.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Falcon 8X or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey is more expensive at approximately $72 million per unit compared to the Falcon 8X at $50 million.
Which entered service first, the Falcon 8X or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey entered service first in 2006, 10 years before the Falcon 8X which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Falcon 8X or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey has been produced in greater numbers with 400 units compared to 289 units of the Falcon 8X.