Dassault Falcon 10X
| Industry | Aerospace |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | France |
| Products | Aircraft, including business jets such as the Falcon 10X |
The Dassault Falcon 10X represents a large, long-distance business jet being developed by the French company Dassault Aviation.
Development
Dassault unveiled its $75 million Falcon 10X flagship on 6 May 2021, aiming to rival the Bombardier Global 7500 and Gulfstream G700. Although initially targeting a 2025 delivery, the schedule has been adjusted to a 2027 introduction.
Design
The aircraft measures in length and features a high-aspect-ratio carbon fiber wing spanning 33.6 m (110 ft), marking the first use of such a wing on a Dassault business jet. Propulsion is provided by two Rolls-Royce Pearl 10X engines, each generating over of thrust. These engines incorporate advanced elements such as titanium fan blisks and multi-stage compressors and turbines.
Its cabin extends 16 m divided into four distinct sections, boasting an interior width broader than its competitors at . The design maintains a cabin altitude of 3,000 ft when cruising at 41,000 ft and includes windows that are 50% larger than those on the Falcon 8X.
Targeted performance includes cruising speeds ranging from Mach 0.85 to Mach 0.925, a maximum range of 7,500 nmi (13,900 km), and the ability to execute steep approach procedures like those required at London City Airport.
The fly-by-wire controls utilize sidesticks and a single throttle lever, featuring flightpath stability that removes the need for trimming. Additionally, it incorporates the FalconEye combined vision system with a head-up display. The aircraft’s advanced automation supports functions such as automatic straight-and-level flight recovery, emergency descent, reduced takeoff thrust settings, and noise reduction procedures—enabling operation with two pilots instead of three for missions up to 15 hours.
Specifications
| Model | Falcon 10X |
|---|---|
| Length | 33.4 m (110 ft) |
| Height | 8.4 m (28 ft) |
| Wingspan | 33.6 m (110 ft) |
| Cabin height | 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) |
| Cabin width | 2.77 m (9 ft 1 in) |
| Cabin length | 16.4 m (54 ft) |
| Maximum takeoff weight | 52,163 kg (115,000 lb) |
| Empty weight | 27,805 kg (61,300 lb) |
| Fuel capacity | 23,451 kg (51,701 lb) |
| Engines | 2 × Rolls-Royce Pearl 10X turbofans |
| Thrust per engine | 2 × 80 kN (18,000 lbf) |
| Cruise speed | Mach 0.85 – Mach 0.925 (1,040–1,133 km/h; 647–704.1 mph) |
| Service ceiling | 51,000 ft (16,000 m) |
| Maximum range | 7,500 nmi (13,900 km; 8,600 mi) |
| Balanced field length (takeoff) | 1,829 m (6,001 ft) |
| Landing distance | 762 m (2,500 ft) |