The scope of the contract includes supplying nose wheel steering, wheels, brakes and a braking system for the aircraft. Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems (MABS) was awarded a contract to deliver integrated control and monitoring unit for landing gear extension and retraction for the 5X business jet in October 2013. Contracts and suppliers involved with the business jet The zero-fuel weight is 19,731kg (43,500lb), while the maximum fuel capacity is 12,791kg. The maximum take-off weight is 31,570kg (69,600lb) and the maximum landing weight is 29,982kg (66,100lb). The fuel-efficient engines generate a thrust of 50.93kN.įalcon has a,200nm (5,360km) range at M.80. The aircraft was designed to be powered by two Silvercrest engines manufactured by Safran Snecma. It is also equipped with a FalconCabinHD+ cabin management system developed in association with Rockwell Collins. The cabin is facilitated with sophisticated audio and video equipment. It features comfortable seating with hollowed-out armrests and plug-in ports for individual seat monitors.
#Falcon jet windows#
It has 28 windows to provide enough natural lighting. It has a volume of 50m³ accommodating up to 16 passengers. Cabin of Dassault’s Falcon midsize jetįalcon has a wide cabin with three distinct lounges. It has more legroom for pilots and high visibility. The aircraft’s cockpit features large windshields and a storage room. The RDR 4000 radar from Honeywell allows hazardous weather depiction at a distance of around 320 miles. The Elbit Systems-developed head-up display (HUD) was designed to provide wider views. It included a new flight management system (FMS) and two electronic flight bags, which are integrated into the front instrument panel.
The Falcon 5X is equipped with a third-generation EASy flight deck jointly developed by Dassault and Honeywell. “The aircraft components construction and assembly were carried out at Dassault’s Argenteuil facility located in France.” Flight deck and avionics of the Falcon 5X business jet It is designed to compete with Gulfstream G450 and Bombardier Global 5000 aircraft. It is equipped with a new flight control system, aerodynamics and other advanced technologies. Dassault Falcon 5X designĭassault Falcon 5X has a length of 25.17m, height of 7.47m and wingspan of 25.94m. Expected to become operational in 2022, the new model will be based on the Falcon 5X cross section and will have a range of 5,500nm. This led to a three-year delay and order cancellations.ĭassault Aviation then announced the launch of a new Falcon business jet programme, which will be powered by Pratt and Whitney Canada engines.
#Falcon jet serial#
The aircraft’s maiden flight took place in July 2017 and the Falcon 5X programme was later terminated in December 2017 due to serial technical and scheduled issues with Safran Snecma Silvercrest engines. DAHER-SOCATA is a major partner in the development of the aircraft.
The aircraft was unveiled at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) convention held at Las Vegas, US, in October 2013.Īircraft components construction and assembly were carried out at Dassault’s Argenteuil facility located in France.įinal assembly took place at the Bordeaux-Merignac facility in France. Image courtesy of Dassault Aviation.įalcon 5X is a new super-midsize business jet developed by Dassault Aviation (Dassault). The cabin has provision for three distinct lounges. The aircraft features the third generation EASy flight deck developed by Dassault and Honeywell. The cabin of the aircraft has a total volume of 50m³. Image courtesy of Dassault Aviation.ĭassault Falcon 5X programme was terminated in December 2017. The first flight of the Falcon 5X was conducted in the first quarter of 2015. The 7X also includes satellite communications for improved support for Government connectivity whilst airborne.Dassault Falcon 5X was unveiled at the NBAA convention in October 2013. The 7X features a high-tech wing, an advanced ‘glass cockpit' with a heads-up display and an infrared enhanced vision system. It has a maximum operating speed of Mach 0.9 and a range of up to 11,000 km. Powered by three P&W PW307A engines, the Dassault Falcon 7X represents a major capability leap from its predecessor, the smaller CL-604.ĭesigned and manufactured by Dassault Aviation, the 7X has a standard crew of three (pilot, co-pilot and crew attendant) and can carry up to 14 passengers. The Dassault Falcon 7X Special purpose aircraft joined the Air Force fleet in April 2019.
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