Dassault Aviation launched
the Falcon 8X, the newest addition to the Falcon family in the
ultra long range category. The Falcon 8X will offer a range of
6,450 nm (11,945 km) and will feature the longest cabin of any Falcon.
Moreover, it will offer the same low operating economics and the remarkable
operating flexibility for which all Falcons are known.
The Longest Falcon Ever
“The Falcon 8X will be the longest cabin of any Falcon. But,
more importantly, it will feature the highest level of customization of any
large cabin business jet on the market,” said Eric Trappier, Dassault
Aviation Chairman and CEO.
Indeed, the Falcon 8X cabin will be 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) high and 7 ft
8 in (2.34 m) wide and 42 ft 8 in (13 m) long, enabling it to offer customers
the most diverse selection of cabin layouts on the market. More than 30
configurations will be available.
Three galley sizes, two with a crew-rest option, are available. Operators
will have an extensive selection of passenger seating areas of varying lengths
that can support different lavatory layouts, including a lavatory with shower.
“It builds on Dassault expertise in aerodynamics, in precision
design and manufacturing, and in advanced digital flight controls. It
embodies the best of Falcons that have come before with the most
capability of any Falcon ever,” said Trappier.
Legendary Falcon
Performance
The Falcon 8X will be equipped with three PW307D engines delivering
6,722 lbs of thrust each – a 5% increase compared to the PW307A that powers the
Falcon 7X. Therefore, with eight passengers and three crew, the Falcon
8X will be capable of flying 6,450 nm non-stop at M.80. These new
engines will also make the 8X up to 35% more fuel efficient than
any other aircraft in the ultra-long range segment and offer a
significant reduction in community noise and NOx emissions.
Moreover, the Falcon 8X will also be fitted with a redesigned
ultra-efficient wing derived from the Falcon 7X. The wing structure has
been redesigned to minimize the overall aircraft drag during cruise while
achieving a 600 lb weight saving. It will also feature optimized leading edge
profile and winglets. These improvements are expected to increase significantly
the lift to drag ratio.
Like the Falcon 7X, the Falcon 8X will be capable of
approaches up to 6 degrees, allowing it to serve challenging airports such as
London City Airport; Aspen, Colorado; La Mole (Saint-Tropez), France; and
Saanen (Gstaad), Switzerland that are normally not accessible to most large
cabin aircraft. With its 6,450 nm range, the Falcon 8X will be
also able to perform an extensive list of one-leg missions such as Beijing to
New York, Hong Kong to Seattle, Paris to Singapore and Sao Paulo to Moscow.
Finally, 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.
First flight is expected in early 2015 with certification in the middle of
2016 and initial deliveries before the end of 2016.
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