28 janvier 2022

Falcon 10X, the new flagship of the Falcon range

Faced with competition from the USA and Canada, from Gulfstream and Bombardier respectively, Dassault had to respond! And to put everyone on the same page, the French aircraft manufacturer is unveiling the Falcon 10X, its largest business jet ever. It is scheduled to enter service at the end of 2025.

Is the Falcon 10X the best ultra-long-haul business jet? Unquestionably yes!

Falcon 10X -- Dassault Aviation

While Dassault’s military business is doing well, with the signing of a new mega-contract in Egypt for the purchase of 30 Rafale jets worth 3.5 billion euros, the civil sector is lagging behind. The civil business aircraft market is dominated by the Americans with Gulfstream and the Canadians with Bombardier.

Falcon 10X -- Dassault Aviation

To boost sales of its business jets, Dassault Falcon is bringing out the heavy artillery, the very heavy artillery, to make its mark. The long-awaited result is the majestic Falcon 10X, the largest business jet in its history. Due to enter service at the end of 2025, this new business jet boasts a host of assets. A range of 13,890 km, enough to fly non-stop from Paris to Tokyo or New York to Bangalore! A cabin with a diameter of 2.90 meters and a maximum height of 2.05 meters. VIPs will be able to move easily “laterally and not only in the axis of the fuselage”, assures the French manufacturer. The Falcon 10X’s cabins also feature 38 extra-large windows. This will naturally illuminate all living spaces.

The price of the Falcon 10X has not been publicly disclosed, but according to sources, its list price is around 75 million dollars, or 62 million euros. Would this be the same price as the Gulfstream G700 (13,890 km range), for the same services?

Falcon 10X - technical sheet

Type of Aircraft: Long-range business jet
Manufacturer: Dassault Aviation
Launch: Announced in May 2021, certification expected in 2025
Passenger Capacity: Up to 19 passengers
Crew: 2 pilots

Performance

Maximum Cruise Speed: Mach 0.925 (approximately 1,142 km/h or 710 mph)
Typical Cruise Speed: Mach 0.85 (approximately 1,050 km/h or 652 mph)
Maximum Range: 7,500 nautical miles (13,890 km or 8,630 miles)
Maximum Operating Altitude: 51,000 feet (15,545 meters)

Dimensions

Overall Length: 33.4 meters (109.6 feet)
Wingspan: 35.08 meters (115 feet)
Height: 8.2 meters (26.9 feet)
Cabin Volume: Approximately 77 cubic meters (2,723 cubic feet)
Cabin Width: 2.77 meters (9.1 feet)
Cabin Height: 2.03 meters (6.6 feet)

Powerplant

Engines: 2 Rolls-Royce Pearl 10X engines
Thrust per Engine: 18,000 pounds of thrust (approximately 80 kN) each

Avionics and systems

Avionics: Next-generation cockpit system with advanced digital flight controls (fly-by-wire)
Vision Systems: Dual HUD (Head-Up Display) with augmented reality and Enhanced Vision System (EVS)
Safety Features: Redundant critical systems, automatic protection against stall and overspeed, advanced navigation capabilities

Comfort and interior

Cabin Layout: Customizable configuration with options for a master suite with shower, meeting room, lounge areas, etc.
Windows: Largest windows of any business jet
Cabin Pressurization: Cabin altitude level of 3,000 feet while flying at 41,000 feet, enhancing passenger comfort

Pricing

Estimated price: Approximately $75 million USD (may vary depending on options and configurations)

The Falcon 10X is designed to be one of the most advanced and luxurious business jets on the market, offering a combination of impressive performance, unparalleled comfort, and cutting-edge technology.

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