Dassault Falcon 50
Summary
| Category | Transport aircraft |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| First flight | 1 November 1976 |
| Year of introduction | 1979 |
| Number produced | 352 units |
Description
The Dassault Falcon 50 is a mid-sized, three-engine business jet developed by the French aircraft manufacturer, Dassault Aviation. It originated in the 1970s as a civilian aircraft and was subsequently adopted by various military forces around the world. Designed for a wide range of missions, the Falcon 50 offers a combination of long-range capability and high-performance features. It has been utilized by military organizations for purposes such as executive transport, special missions, and maritime surveillance. With its reliable performance and advanced avionics systems, this aircraft has become a versatile asset in military operations globally.
Technical specifications
| Version: Falcon 50MI SurMar | |
|---|---|
| Maximum speed | 888 km/h (552 mph) |
| Wing area | 46.8 m² (504.1 sqft) |
| Wingspan | 18.9 m (62.0 ft) |
| Height | 7.0 m (22.9 ft) |
| Length | 18.8 m (61.7 ft) |
| Service ceiling | 13716 m (45000 ft) |
| Empty weight | 9150 kg (20172 lbs) |
| Max. takeoff weight | 18500 kg (40785 lbs) |
| Climb rate | 17.42 m/s (57.2 ft/s) |
| Takeoff distance | 1524 m (5000 ft) |
| Powerplant | 3 × turbojets Honeywell TFE731-3-1C delivering 1681 kgp |
Current operating countries
| Country | Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
France | 8 | |
Numbers in parentheses, e.g. '(+5)', indicate units ordered but not yet delivered.