Geneva, Switzerland Dassault Aviation launched its new ultra long range Falcon 8X jet at the EBACE 2014 , the newest and the fifth...
Geneva, Switzerland
The Falcon 8X will offer a range of 6,450 nm (11,945 km) and will feature the longest cabin of any Falcon with lower operating costs.
First flight is expected in early 2015 with certification in the middle of 2016 and initial deliveries before the end of 2016.
The 8X will compete against Gulfstream’s G550, G650 and Bombardier’s in-development Global 7000 and 8000 business jets.
With eight passengers and three crew, the Falcon 8X will be capable of flying 6,450 nm non-stop at .80 Mach. It will be powered by an improved version of the Pratt and Whitney Canada PW307 engine that equips the Falcon 7X.
Combined with improvements to wing design, the new power plant will make the 8X up to 35% more fuel efficient than any other aircraft in the ultra-long range segment, affording a corresponding savings in operating costs.
The Falcon 8X is expected to have a balanced field length of about 6,000 ft (1,829 m) and an approach speed of 106 kts (197 kph) at typical landing weight.
The Falcon 8X will be equipped with a totally redesigned cockpit modeled after the Falcon 5X. It will feature a new generation of the EASy flight deck equipped with a head-up display that combines synthetic and enhanced vision and offer a dual HUD capability.
