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Falcon 8X vs Falcon 900

Falcon 8X vs Falcon 900 at a glance — top speed 1,111 vs 1,066 km/h, range 11,945 vs 7,400 km, max takeoff weight 33,113 vs 20,640 kg, built 289 vs 500 units.

Dassault Falcon 8X military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 8X
Dassault Aviation Falcon 900 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 900
Specifications
Falcon 8X Falcon 900
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Dassault Aviation
First flight 6 February 2015 21 September 1984
Year introduced 2016 1986
Number produced 289 units 500 units
Average unit price $50 million $44.7 million
Wing area -- m² 49.0 m²
Wingspan 26.3 m 19.3 m
Height 7.9 m -- m
Length 24.5 m 20.2 m
Maximum speed 1111 km/h 1066 km/h
Operational range 11,945 km 7,400 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 15,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,113 kg 20,640 kg
Empty weight 16,693 kg 10,255 kg
Total thrust 3 x 3,059 kgf 3 x 2,155 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Falcon 8X or Falcon 900?
The Falcon 8X is faster with a maximum speed of 1,111 km/h compared to the Falcon 900's 1,066 km/h, a difference of 45 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Falcon 8X or Falcon 900?
The Falcon 8X has a longer range at 11,945 km compared to the Falcon 900's 7,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the Falcon 8X or Falcon 900?
The Falcon 8X has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Falcon 900's 15,500 meters (50,853 ft).
Which is heavier, the Falcon 8X or Falcon 900?
The Falcon 8X has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,113 kg compared to the Falcon 900's 20,640 kg.
Which is larger, the Falcon 8X or Falcon 900?
The Falcon 8X is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the Falcon 900's 20.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Falcon 8X or Falcon 900?
The Falcon 8X is more expensive at approximately $50 million per unit compared to the Falcon 900 at $45 million.
Which entered service first, the Falcon 8X or Falcon 900?
The Falcon 900 entered service first in 1986, 30 years before the Falcon 8X which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Falcon 8X or Falcon 900?
The Falcon 900 has been produced in greater numbers with 500 units compared to 289 units of the Falcon 8X.