BD-700 Global Express vs Falcon 8X

Canadian long-range business jet, developed in the 1990s, renowned for corporate and VIP transport globally.
Picture of BD-700 Global Express
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Bombardier
First flight 13 October 1996
Year of introduction 1999
Number produced 816 units
Average unit price $25 million
French high-end business jet, developed as a derivative of the Falcon 7X with a longer fuselage and modernized equipment.
Picture of Falcon 8X
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault
First flight 6 February 2015
Year of introduction 2016
Number produced 289 units
Average unit price $50 million
Wing area 95.0 m²
Wingspan 29.0 m â—‰
Height 7.3 m â—‰
Length 30.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 950 km/h â—‰
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 15,545 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 45,132 kg â—‰
Empty weight 22,566 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,690 kgf â—‰
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 26.3 m â—‰
Height 7.9 m â—‰
Length 24.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 950 km/h â—‰
Operational range 11,945 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 33,113 kg â—‰
Empty weight None kg
Total thrust 3 x 3,059 kgf â—‰

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Photo of BD-700 Global Express by Bombardier. Photo of Falcon 8X by Matti Blume.