Falcon 10X vs Falcon 8X
The Falcon 10X leads, topping 5 of 7 compared metrics.
Cross-shopping the Dassault Aviation Falcon 10X (introduced 2025) against the Dassault Aviation Falcon 8X (introduced 2016) is a common decision, and the two sit closer on paper than the badges suggest. Both are business jets, which makes them natural cross-shopping rivals. The clearest separation between them is range, where the Falcon 10X has the advantage. We line the numbers up below, then translate them into the mission each aircraft actually wins.
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Falcon 10X vs Falcon 8X: the key differences
- The Falcon 10X delivers 16% more range (Falcon 10X: 7,500 nm; Falcon 8X: 6,450 nm).
- The Falcon 10X delivers 5% more cruise speed (Falcon 10X: 482 kt; Falcon 8X: 460 kt).
- The Falcon 10X and Falcon 8X are evenly matched on passenger capacity, both at 19 seats.
- The Falcon 10X is the newer design (introduced 2025 versus 2016 for the Falcon 8X), a gap of 9 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The Falcon 10X is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (104,500 lbs versus 73,000 lbs), which typically buys more cabin and payload at the cost of higher trip economics.
- The two differ in powerplant layout: the Falcon 10X runs 2 engines against 3 on the Falcon 8X — a factor in redundancy, maintenance scope and operating cost.
Which mission suits which aircraft
Both aircraft are built for nonstop ultra-long-haul routes, so outright range rarely separates them — the call leans on cabin (the Falcon 10X seats more), trip economics and what is actually available on the market. Match the airframe to how you fly most weeks, not to the headline range figure.
Which should you choose?
On published specifications the Falcon 10X leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The Falcon 8X can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
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Falcon 10X vs Falcon 8X: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the Falcon 10X or the Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 10X has the longer published range — 7,500 nm versus 6,450 nm for the Falcon 8X.
Which is faster, the Falcon 10X or the Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 10X cruises faster, at 482 kt versus 460 kt for the Falcon 8X.
Which is newer, the Falcon 10X or the Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 10X is the newer design, introduced in 2025 versus 2016 for the Falcon 8X.
Is the Falcon 10X or the Falcon 8X the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the Falcon 10X is the larger aircraft — 104,500 lbs versus 73,000 lbs for the Falcon 8X.
Should I buy the Falcon 10X or the Falcon 8X?
On published specifications the Falcon 10X leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The Falcon 8X can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
Still weighing up the Falcon 10X vs Falcon 8X?
Specs only take you so far. Our advisors give an independent recommendation based on your mission, budget and how you actually fly — and represent your side through to purchase.