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Falcon 900 vs Hawker 800

Falcon 900 vs Hawker 800 at a glance — top speed 1,066 vs 830 km/h, range 7,400 vs 5,232 km, max takeoff weight 20,640 vs 12,701 kg, built 500 vs 650 units.

Dassault Aviation Falcon 900 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 900Full specs
Hawker 800 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Hawker 800Full specs
Specifications
Falcon 900 Hawker 800
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Aviation Hawker Beechcraft
First flight 21 September 1984 26 June 1983
Year introduced 1986 1983
Number produced 500 units 650 units
Average unit price $44.7 million $13.8 million
Wing area 49.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 19.3 m 16.6 m
Height -- m 5.5 m
Length 20.2 m 15.6 m
Maximum speed 1066 km/h 830 km/h
Operational range 7,400 km 5,232 km
Service ceiling 15,500 m 12,497 m
Max. takeoff weight 20,640 kg 12,701 kg
Empty weight 10,255 kg 7,108 kg
Total thrust 3 x 2,155 kgf 2 x 2,114 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Falcon 900 or Hawker 800?
The Falcon 900 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,066 km/h compared to the Hawker 800's 830 km/h, a difference of 236 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Falcon 900 or Hawker 800?
The Falcon 900 has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the Hawker 800's 5,232 km.
Which can fly higher, the Falcon 900 or Hawker 800?
The Falcon 900 has a higher service ceiling at 15,500 meters (50,853 ft) compared to the Hawker 800's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Falcon 900 or Hawker 800?
The Falcon 900 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,640 kg compared to the Hawker 800's 12,701 kg.
Which is larger, the Falcon 900 or Hawker 800?
The Falcon 900 is longer at 20.2 meters compared to the Hawker 800's 15.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Falcon 900 or Hawker 800?
The Falcon 900 is more expensive at approximately $45 million per unit compared to the Hawker 800 at $14 million.
Which entered service first, the Falcon 900 or Hawker 800?
The Hawker 800 entered service first in 1983, 3 years before the Falcon 900 which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Falcon 900 or Hawker 800?
The Hawker 800 has been produced in greater numbers with 650 units compared to 500 units of the Falcon 900.