Summary
- Dassault Falcon aircraft have military DNA and the latest models inherit technology from the manufacturer’s military jets.
- Falcon 900 series, despite its success, may need a refresh due to being on the market for 16 years and its less fuel-efficient trijet configuration.
- The Falcon 6X is a re-engined, stretched variant of the 5X with a larger fuselage, offering significant passenger capacity and long-range capabilities.
The Dassault Falcon is one of the world’s oldest and most successful business jet lines. The aircraft first took to the skies in May 1963 and has been in production ever since. Dassault has over 2,700 Falcons and, through the decades, has continued to innovate and keep customers wanting more.
The most recent models have technology ripped straight from the manufacturer’s military aircraft, such as the Mirage and Rafale. According to Dassault, it’s the only business aircraft with military DNA.
Since its introduction in 1963, Dassault has created nine variants of the Falcon, all successful to varying degrees. It also has another model in the pipeline, the Falcon 10X, scheduled for a 2025 introduction and will feature the most range of any Falcon to date, with 7,500 NM.
Let’s examine the different variants of the Dassault Falcon, focusing on the most recent models.
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Falcon 900
It is one of the most successful business jets in the world.
The Falcon 900 is a tri-engine, large business jet that has been in production for four decades—a surprisingly long time for any aircraft. However, it continues to sell and perform well. Dassault has reinvented the aircraft over the years, releasing new variants with better performance and technology to keep it on the cutting edge of business aviation.
The latest Falcon 900 variant is the 900LX. It was introduced at the 2008 European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE). Much of the overall aircraft remains the same as an older variant, the 900EX. However, the 900LX was fitted with modified wings to improve range and performance, featuring high-mach blended winglets. It helps increase the total range to 4,750 nautical miles (8,797 kilometers; 5,466 miles). The aircraft retains the 900EX’s Honeywell TFE731-60 engines.
It is still being determined how long Dassault will continue to produce the 900 series since it has been 16 years, and a refresh is long overdue. In addition, the trijet configuration of the aircraft is less efficient and burns more fuel than the twinjet configuration found on its competitors.
According to Dassault, the specifications of the Falcon 900LX are as follows:
Exterior Dimensions | |
Height | 25 ft 17 in (7.67 m) |
Length | 66 ft 4 in / 20.23 m |
Wing Span | 70 ft 17 in (21.38 m) |
Cabin Dimensions | |
Cabin Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
Cabin Width | 7 ft 8 in (2.34 m) |
Cabin Length (excluding cockpit & baggage) | 33 ft 2 in (10.11 m) |
Cabin Volume (excluding cockpit & baggage) | 1,264 ft³ (35.80 m³) |
Baggage Volume | 127 ft³ (3.6m³) |
Weights | |
Maximum Takeoff Weight | 49,000 lb (22,225 kg) |
Maximum Landing Weight | 44,500 lb (20,185 kg) |
Maximum Zero Fuel Weight | 30,864 lb (14,000 kg) |
Maximum Fuel Weight | 20,905 lb (9,482 kg) |
Payload w/ Full Fuel | 2,480 lb (1,127 kg) |
Maximum Payload | 5,050 lb (2,290 kg) |
Performance | |
Range @ Mach 0.75 (6 pax, 2 crew, NBAA IFR reserves) | 4,750 NM (8,797 km) |
MMO (Maximum Mach Operating) | Mach 0.87 |
Maximum Certified Altitude | 51,000 ft (15,545 m) |
Takeoff Distance (MTOW, SL, ISA) | 5,360 ft (1,633 m) |
Landing Distance (6 pax, 2 Crew, NBAA IFR Reserves) | 2,445 ft (745 m) |
Approach Speed (Vref) (6 pax, 2 Crew, NBAA IFR Reserves) | 111 KIAS (206 km/h) |
Thrust (Per Engine) (SL, ISA) | 5,000 lb (22.24 kN) |
Systems | |
Engine | 3 x Honeywell TFE731-60 |
Avionics | EASy II Flight Deck |

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Dassault Falcon 2000
It’s a smaller twinjet built using the Falcon 900 platform.
The Falcon 2000 might be developed from the bigger 900. However, it’s a very successful aircraft in its own right. Dassault has sold more than 675 of the type across the nine variants produced.
The Falcon 2000 was first introduced into service in 1995. Dassault maintained the same fuselage as the 900 but removed the third engine nacelle and shortened the cabin by 7 ft (2.1 m). The cabin would now carry a maximum of 10 passengers but was offered in multiple configurations.
It also changed the wings. The inboard slats were removed, and the leading edge was changed for better control characteristics.
The smaller size meant the aircraft had a shorter range but was more expensive to operate than competing aircraft because of the less efficient engines. Dassault quickly introduced a new, more efficient variant, the 2000EX.
The latest variant is the 2000LXS, which combines the increased range of the 2000LX and the short-field performance of the 2000S. The 2000LXS has a range of 4,000 NM (4,603 mi) and a landing distance of 2313 ft (705 m), which allows it to land at much smaller airports than its competitors. Like all modern Dassault models, it features Dassault’s EASy avionics suite with synthetic vision and other capabilities based on the Honeywell Primus Epic.
The specifications of the 2000LXS are as follows:
Exterior Dimensions | |
Height | 23 ft 2 in (7.05 m) |
Length | 66 ft 3 in (20.19 m) |
Wing Span | 70 ft 2 in (21.38 m) |
Cabin Dimensions | |
Cabin Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
Cabin Width | 7 ft 8 in (2.34 m) |
Cabin Length (excluding cockpit & baggage) | 26 ft 2 in (7.97 m) |
Cabin Volume (excluding cockpit & baggage) | 1,024 ft³ (28.99 m³) |
Baggage Volume | 130.6 ft³ (3.69m³) |
Weights | |
Maximum Takeoff Weight | 42,800 lb (19,413 kg) |
Maximum Landing Weight | 39,300 lb (17,826 kg) |
Maximum Zero Fuel Weight | 29,700 lb (13,471 kg) |
Maximum Fuel Weight | 16,660 lb (7,556 kg) |
Payload w/ Full Fuel | 2,755 lb (1,249 kg) |
Maximum Payload | 6,000 lb (2,721 kg) |
Performance | |
Range @ Mach 0.75 (6 pax, 2 crew, NBAA IFR reserves) | 4,000 NM (4,603 mi) |
MMO (Maximum Mach Operating) | Mach 0.86 |
Maximum Certified Altitude | 47,000 ft (14,325 m) |
Takeoff Distance (MTOW, SL, ISA) | 4,675 ft (1,423 m) |
Landing Distance (6 pax, two Crew, NBAA IFR Reserves) | 2,260 ft (689 m) |
Approach Speed (Vref) (6 pax, two Crew, NBAA IFR Reserves) | 105 kias |
Thrust (Per Engine) (SL, ISA) | 7,000 lb (3,181 kg) |
Systems | |
Engine | 2 x Pratt & Whitney Canada PW308C |
Avionics | EASy II Flight Deck |
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Dassault Falcon 7X
A new trijet based on the tried and tested formula
Introduced in June 2007, the 7X is currently the second-largest in the Dassault Falcon series and one of three trijets in production in 2024. It is a large-cabin model and can accommodate up to 19 passengers in its high-density configuration.
Even though the aircraft is based on the 900, significant changes have been made. The all-new wings have five degrees more sweep, allowing it to fly at a maximum speed of Mach 0.90, faster than the preceding 900. The new transonic wing increased the lift-to-drag ratio by 0.1 over the previous design.
The fuselage maintains the 900’s cross-section. However, it is 20% longer and features a curved windscreen for added aerodynamic efficiency. The stretched fuselage allows the 7X to hold more passengers comfortably. The cabin altitude has been lowered to 6,000 ft (1,800 m) for added comfort.
Finally, the 7X is equipped with three Pratt & Whitney Canada PW307A turbofan engines, each producing 6,402 lbf (28.48 kN) of thrust. The more powerful engines are also more efficient, which gives the 7X a range of 5,950 NM (6,847 mi).
The 7X competes with the Gulfstream G500, G550, G600, G650, and Bombardier Global Express. The specifications of the 7X are as follows:
Exterior Dimensions | |
Length | 76.08 ft (23.38 m) |
Height | 25.67 ft (7.83 m) |
Wingspan | 86 ft (26.21 m) |
Wing area | 761 ft2 (70.7 m2) |
Interior Dimensions | |
Cabin Section | 7.67 ft (2.34 m) |
Cabin Height | 6.17 ft (1.88 m ) |
Cabin Length | 39.07 ft (11.91 m) |
Occupancy | 12-16 |
Weights | |
Maximum Takeoff Weight | 70,000 lb (31,751 kg) |
Max Payload | 4,400 lb (1,996 kg) |
Fuel Capacity | 31,940 lb (14,488 kg) |
Basic Operating Weight | 36,600 lb (16,601 kg) |
Performance | |
Wing Loading | 92 lb/ft2 (449 kg/m2) |
Thrust | 6,402 lbf (28.48 kN) |
Range @ Mach 0.75 (6 pax, 2 crew, NBAA IFR reserves) | 5,950 NM (6,847 mi) |
Ceiling | 15,545 m (51,000 ft) |
Max Speed | Mach 0.9 (516 kn; 956 km/h; 594 mph) |
Cruise Speed | Mach 0.8 (459 kn; 850 km/h; 528 mph) |
Takeoff Distance | 5,710 ft (1,740 m) |
Landing Distance | 2,070 ft (631 m) |
Systems | |
Engines | Pratt & Whitney Canada PW307A |
Avionics | EASy III Flight Deck |

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Dassault Falcon 8X
A stretched and upgraded version of the 7X
The Falcon 8X was announced at the EBACE in 2014. It is a stretched version of the 7X with several upgrades, including new wings and engines for better performance. The new wings produce less drag and are lighter in weight compared to the wings on the 7X. The 8X retains the trijet configuration of the 7X, sporting an S-duct for the central engine. The engines have been upgraded to higher-thrust Pratt &Whitney Canada PW307D turbofans, which produce 6,722 lbf (29.90 kN) of thrust. The engines are also 1.5% more efficient than the PW307A used on the 7X. According to Dassault, the 8X is 35% more efficient than competing models despite having a third engine.
The 8X’s cabin is 3.5 ft (1.1 m) longer than the 7X. It features a higher MTOW and has increased fuel capacity, which increases its range over the 7X by 500 NM (575 mi) to 6,450 NM (7,422 mi). Though the changes are plentiful, the basic operating weight has only increased by 200 lb (91 kg) over the 7X.
Other features have been added to make the aircraft more comfortable. The specifications of the 8X are as follows:
Exterior Dimensions | |
Length | 80.2 ft (24.46 m) |
Height | 26.1 ft (7.94 m) |
Wingspan | 86.25 ft (26.29 m) |
Wing area | 761 ft2 (70.7 m2) |
Interior Dimensions | |
Cabin Section | 7.67 ft (2.34 m) |
Cabin Height | 6.17 ft (1.88 m ) |
Cabin Length | 42.67 ft (13 m) |
Occupancy | 12-16 |
Baggage Volume | 140 ft³ (4 m³) |
Weights | |
Maximum Takeoff Weight | 73,000 lbs (33,113 kg) |
Maximum Landing Weight | 62,400 lbs (28,304 kg) |
Max Payload | 4,900 lb s(2,223 kg) |
Fuel Capacity | 34,900 lbs (15,830 kg) |
Maximum Zero Fuel Weight | 41,000 lbs (18,598 kg) |
Performance | |
Wing Loading | 96 lb/ft2 (468 kg/m2) |
Thrust | 6,722 lbf (29.9 kN) |
Range @ Mach 0.75 (6 pax, 2 crew, NBAA IFR reserves) | 6,450 NM (7,422 mi) |
Ceiling | 51,000 ft (15,545 m) |
Max Speed | Mach 0.9 (516 kn; 594 mph) |
Cruise Speed | Mach 0.8 (459 kn; 528 mph) |
Takeoff Distance | 5,880 ft (1,792 m) |
Landing Distance | 2,220 ft (677 m) |
Systems | |
Engines | Pratt & Whitney Canada PW307D |
Avionics | EASy IV Flight Deck |
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Dassault Falcon 6X
An aircraft that rose from the ashes of the 5X
The Dassault 6X has an interesting story. It is a stretched version of the 5X, which never made it to production due to issues with the Safran Silvercrest engine. The 6X is a re-engined, stretched variant of the 5X. It is marketed as a large, long-range business jet.
The 6X is the latest addition to the Falcon series, entering service in November 2023. Even though it is a variant of the 5X, the aircraft is considered a clean-sheet design since the latter never entered production and was canceled.
The 6X shares much of the 5X design, including the wings, tail, and fuselage. However, it has been optimized for the more powerful Pratt & Whitney PW812D engines. The 6X is longer than the 5X because of the 20-inch (50-cm) fuselage stretch. The fuselage is 6.5 ft (1.98 m) by 8.5 ft (2.58 m), the largest in any purpose-built business aircraft. The 40.3 ft (12.30 m) long cabin in a three-zone configuration can accommodate 16 passengers. The specifications of the 6X are as follows:
Exterior Dimensions | |
Length | 84.3 ft (7.47 m) |
Height | 24.5 ft (25.68 m) |
Wingspan | 85.1 ft (25.94 m) |
Wing Area | 761 ft² (70.7 m²) |
Interior Dimensions | |
Cabin Section | 8.5 ft (2.58 m) |
Cabin Height | 6.5 ft (1.98 m) |
Cabin Length | 40.3 ft (12.30 m) |
Cabin Volume | 1,843 ft³ (52.20 m³) |
Occupancy | 12 – 16 |
Baggage Volume | 155 ft³ (4.4 m³) |
Weights | |
Maximum Takeoff Weight | 77,500 lbs (35,153 kg) |
Max Landing Weight | 66,200 lbs (30,028 kg) |
Maximum Fuel Weight | 33,800 lbs (15,331 kg) |
Maximum Zero Fuel Weight | 45,900 lbs (20,820 kg) |
Performance | |
Thrust | 13,500 lbf (60 kN) |
Range @ Mach 0.75 (6 pax, 2 crew, NBAA IFR reserves) | 5,500 NM (6,329. mi) |
Ceiling | 51,000 ft (15,545 m) |
Max Speed | Mach 0.9 (516 kn; 594 mph) |
Cruise Speed | Mach 0.8 (459 kn; 528 mph) |
Takeoff Distance | 5,115 ft (1,560 m) |
Landing Distance | 2,440 ft (744 m) |
Systems | |
Engines | Pratt & Whitney Canada PW812D |
Avionics | EASy IV Flight Deck |