Dassault Falcon 10
Summary
| Category | Transport aircraft |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| First flight | 1 December 1970 |
| Year of introduction | 1971 |
| Number produced | 226 units |
Description
The Dassault Falcon 10 is a military aircraft designed and manufactured by French aviation company Dassault Aviation. Developed in the late 1960s, the Falcon 10 primarily serves as a versatile, twin-engine jet used for various military missions. It has been deployed in various countries around the world, offering operational flexibility and reliability for a range of tasks. The aircraft features a streamlined design, optimized for high-speed performance, and is equipped with sophisticated avionics systems to support navigation and communication. With its compact size, the Dassault Falcon 10 has proven to be a valuable asset in military operations requiring agility and efficiency.
Technical specifications
| Version: Falcon 10MER | |
|---|---|
| Maximum speed | 907 km/h (564 mph) |
| Wing area | 24.1 m² (259.4 sqft) |
| Wingspan | 13.1 m (42.9 ft) |
| Height | 4.6 m (15.1 ft) |
| Length | 13.9 m (45.5 ft) |
| Service ceiling | 13716 m (45000 ft) |
| Empty weight | 5055 kg (11144 lbs) |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8500 kg (18739 lbs) |
| Climb rate | 23.4 m/s (76.8 ft/s) |
| Takeoff distance | 1356 m (4449 ft) |
| Powerplant | 2 × turbojets Honeywell TFE731-2-1C delivering 1506 kgp |
Current operating countries
| Country | Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
France | 6 | |
Numbers in parentheses, e.g. '(+5)', indicate units ordered but not yet delivered.