Dassault Falcon 900 Explained

The Dassault Falcon 900, commonly abbreviated as the F900,[1] is a French-built corporate trijet aircraft made by Dassault Aviation.

Development

The Falcon 900 is a development of the Falcon 50, itself a development of the earlier Falcon 20. The Falcon 900 airframe design incorporates composite materials.

Other models include the Falcon 900-B, featuring an increased range, and the Falcon 900EX featuring other improvements in engines and range and an all-glass flight deck. The Falcon 900C is a companion to the Falcon 900EX and replaces the Falcon 900B. Later versions are the Falcon 900EX EASy, and the Falcon 900DX.[2] At EBACE 2008, Dassault announced another development of the 900 series: the Falcon 900LX,[3] incorporating high mach blended winglets designed by Aviation Partners Inc.

In 2023, the 900LX equipped price was $44.7 million.[4] [5]

Operational service

In France, the Falcon 900 is used by the Transport Squadron 60 (Transportation, Training and Calibration Squadron 65), which is in charge of transportation for officials in France.

Variants

Announced in 1984, original production. Powered by three 20kN Garrett TFE731-5AR-1C turbofan jet engines.[6] It was certified in 1986 by French and U.S. aviation authorities.
  • Falcon 900 MSA
  • Maritime patrol version for Japan Coast Guard; this variant is equipped with search radar and a hatch for dropping rescue stores.[7]
    Falcon 900B
  • Revised production version from 1991,[7] powered by 21.13kN TFE731-5BR-1C engines.[8]
    Falcon 900C
  • Replacement for 900B, introduced in 2000.[7] [8]
    Long range version with 22.24kN engines; this variant features TFE731-60 engines, with a range of 4500nmi. Avionics by (Honeywell Primus). It entered service in 1996.[8]
  • Falcon 900EX EASy
  • Long range version produced from 2004 to 2009; fitted with Honeywell / Dassault Primus Epic EASy avionics. TFE731-60 engines.[9]
    Falcon 900DX
  • Shorter-range production type with TFE731-60 engines.[2]
    Falcon 900LX
  • Current production variant of EX fitted with blended winglets; range of 4750nmi.[10]
    Envoy IV
  • Royal Air Force military designation for the 900LX.[11]
    VC-900A
  • Italian military designation for the 900EX.[12]
    VC-900B
  • Italian military designation for the 900EX EASy.[12]

    Operators

    Civil operators

    A wide range of private owners, businesses, and small airlines operate Falcon 900s.

    Former operators

    Accidents and incidents

    External links

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: Dassault Falcon 900. SKYbrary.aero. SKYbrary Aviation Safety. 2019-05-31. https://web.archive.org/web/20190531204222/https://www.SKYbrary.aero/index.php/F900. 2019-05-31. live.
    2. Web site: Falcon 900 DX. DassaultFalcon.com. Dassault Aviation. 2009. 15 May 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20090228183131/http://www.DassaultFalcon.com/aircraft/900dx/. 28 February 2009.
    3. Web site: EBACE 2008 - Dassault announces Falcon 900LX. FlightGlobal.com. FlightGlobal. 19 May 2008. 7 April 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20110521214809/http://www.FlightGlobal.com/articles/2008/05/19/223850/ebace-2008-dassault-announces-falcon-900lx.html. 21 May 2011. live.
    4. News: Purchase planning handbook - Jets table. Infogram.com. Second Quarter 2023. Business & Commercial Aircraft.
    5. News: Rivero . Nicolás . Why the idea of Taylor Swift’s Super Bowl jet trip is sparking controversy . Washington Post . 7 February 2024.
    6. Taylor 1988, p.77.
    7. Web site: The Dassault Falcon 900. Airliners.net. 15 May 2009. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20090425201516/http://www.airliners.net/aircraft-data/stats.main?id=175. 2009-04-25.
    8. Book: Taylor. M.J.H.. 1999. Brassey's World Aircraft & Systems Directory 1999/2000 Edition. Brassey's. 1-85753-245-7. 416–417.
    9. Web site: Dassault Falcon 900EX EASy. GuardianJet.com. 3 October 2022.
    10. Web site: Falcon 900LX performance. DassaultFalcon.com. Dassault Falcon. 2016-06-27. https://web.archive.org/web/20160531074606/http://www.DassaultFalcon.com/en/Aircraft/Models/900LX/Pages/performance.aspx. 2016-05-31. dead.
    11. Web site: Envoy IV CC1. RAF.MoD.uk. Royal Air Force, Ministry of Defence. 3 October 2022.
    12. Web site: Archived copy. DGAA.it. 2012-07-15. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20131220014637/http://www.DGAA.it/newsletter/newsletter60/AER-0-0-12.pdf. 2013-12-20.