An-72/74 Coaler vs Falcon 8X
The An-72/74 Coaler and the Falcon 8X are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Dassault respectively. Top speed is 700 km/h for the An-72/74 Coaler vs 1,111 km/h for the Falcon 8X. The An-72/74 Coaler has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 11,945 km for the Falcon 8X. The Falcon 8X operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 11,600 m for the An-72/74 Coaler. The An-72/74 Coaler has been produced in 195 units vs 289 for the Falcon 8X. Unit cost is $25M for the An-72/74 Coaler vs $50M for the Falcon 8X. The An-72/74 Coaler first flew 38 years before the Falcon 8X (1977 vs 2015).
| Ukrainian transport jet, recognized for Cold War era service, notably deployed for freight, troop transport, and Antarctic operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Antonov |
| First flight | 22 December 1977 |
| Year introduced | 1985 |
| Number produced | 195 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. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 6 February 2015 |
| Year introduced | 2016 |
| Number produced | 289 units |
| Average unit price | $50 million |
| Wing area | 98.6 m² |
| Wingspan | 31.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 28.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 700 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 4,800 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 11,600 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 34,800 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 19,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 4,193 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 26.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 24.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1111 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 11,945 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,545 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 33,113 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 16,693 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 1,020 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-72/74 Coaler or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X is faster with a maximum speed of 1,111 km/h compared to the An-72/74 Coaler's 700 km/h, a difference of 411 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-72/74 Coaler or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X has a longer range at 11,945 km compared to the An-72/74 Coaler's 4,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-72/74 Coaler or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the An-72/74 Coaler's 11,600 meters (38,057 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-72/74 Coaler or Falcon 8X?
The An-72/74 Coaler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 34,800 kg compared to the Falcon 8X's 33,113 kg.
Which is larger, the An-72/74 Coaler or Falcon 8X?
The An-72/74 Coaler is longer at 28.1 meters compared to the Falcon 8X's 24.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-72/74 Coaler or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X is more expensive at approximately $50 million per unit compared to the An-72/74 Coaler at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the An-72/74 Coaler or Falcon 8X?
The An-72/74 Coaler entered service first in 1985, 31 years before the Falcon 8X which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-72/74 Coaler or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X has been produced in greater numbers with 289 units compared to 195 units of the An-72/74 Coaler.