The Dassault Falcon 8X is derived from the Falcon 7X with a longer range of 6,450 nautical miles (11,950 km) afforded by engine optimizing, aerodynamic refinements and an increase in fuel capacity.
| Role | Intercontinental business jet |
|---|---|
| National origin | France |
| Manufacturer | Dassault Aviation |
| First flight | 6 February 2015 F-WWQA |
| Introduction | 5 October 2016 |
| Status | In production |
| Primary users | Air Alsie Flying Group Volkswagen AG Shell Oil |
| Produced | 2015–present |
| Number built | ~50 (2018) |
| Developed from | Falcon 900 |
General characteristics
- Crew: Three (pilot/co-pilot & 1 cabin crew)
- Capacity: Up to 16 passengers (not including crew)
- Cabin section: 2.34 m / 7.67 ft width, 1.88 m / 6.17 ft headroom
- Cabin length: 13 m / 42.67 ft
- Length: 24.46 m / 80.2 ft
- Wingspan: 26.29 m / 86.25 ft
- Height: 7.94 m / 26.1 ft
- Wing area: 70.7 sq m (761 sq ft)
- Useful load: 2,223 kg (4,900 lb)
- Max takeoff weight: 33,113 kg / 73,000 lb
- Powerplant: 3× Pratt & Whitney Canada PW307D turbofans 29.9 kN / 6,722 lb each
Performance
- Maximum speed: 953 km/h (515 knots, 593 mph)
- Cruise speed: 900 km/h (486 knots, 559 mph)
- Range: 11,945 km / 6,450 nmi 8 passengers
- Service ceiling: 15,545 m (51,000 ft)
- Wing loading: 468 kg/m2 (96 lb/sq ft)
Avionics
- Falcon EASy
