Dassault Falcon 20

Summary

Category Transport aircraft
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
First flight4 May 1963
Year of introduction1965
Number produced512 units

Description

The Dassault Falcon 20 is a military aircraft that was designed and developed by the French company, Dassault Aviation. Initially introduced as a business jet in the 1960s, the Falcon 20 was later adapted for military use. It was primarily used for reconnaissance missions, electronic warfare, and transportation of personnel and cargo, particularly by the French Air Force and Navy. The Falcon 20 showcased notable performance capabilities, including a high cruising speed and a respectable range. Its versatility and reliability enabled it to be deployed in various operational scenarios, both domestically and internationally, during its active service.

Technical specifications

Version: Falcon 20F
Maximum speed 863 km/h (536 mph)
Wing area41 m² (441.3 sqft)
Wingspan16.3 m (53.5 ft)
Height5.3 m (17.5 ft)
Length17.2 m (56.3 ft)
Service ceiling12802 m (42001 ft)
Empty weight7530 kg (16601 lbs)
Max. takeoff weight13000 kg (28660 lbs)
Powerplant2 × turbojets General Electric CF700-2D-2 delivering 2041 kgp

Current operating countries

Country Units
France France 5
Iran Iran 2
Morocco Morocco 2
Pakistan Pakistan 2
Spain Spain 1

Numbers in parentheses, e.g. '(+5)', indicate units ordered but not yet delivered.

All operators

AngolaAustraliaCentral African RepublicCanadaChileIvory CoastDjiboutiAlgeriaSpainFrance • Guinea-Bissau • IndonesiaIranJordanLebanon • Liberia • LibyaMoroccoNicaraguaOmanPakistanPeruPortugalSudanUnited States