Dassault Falcon 5X

Falcon 5X
Role Business jet
National origin France
Manufacturer Dassault Aviation
First flight 2017 (scheduled)
Introduction 2020 (scheduled)
Status Under development[1]
Number built 0
Unit cost
US$45 million[2]

The Dassault Falcon 5X is a super mid-sized, long-range business jet under development in France by Dassault Aviation.[3]

Even though its 5,200 nmi (9,630 km) range is not as high as that of the Falcon 7X, the 5X has a larger fuselage diameter and greater cabin volume.[4][5]

The first flight is scheduled to take place in 2017, with an entry into service in 2020.[1]

Design and development

While design work began in 2006 under the codename SMS,[2][6] the development project remained secret in its details until it has been announced at the National Business Aviation Association annual convention in October 21, 2013.[5][7][8][9] As of the date of this unveiling, the "US$40+ million" range bizjets market, in which the self-financed 5X fits, was not greatly impacted by the Great Recession.[10][11]

The Rolls-Royce RB282 was selected as the aircraft's powerplant at the beginning at the project, but in 2009 the engine evaluation process was re-opened.[12] The aircraft is now planned to be powered by two Snecma Silvercrests.[4]

The cabin will also feature an unusual "zenith window" in the roof, allowing more light to come in.[13]

On 29 January 2016, Dassault Aviation confirmed a two-year delay and production freeze on the Falcon 5X because of ongoing problems with the Snecma Silvercrest engine.[1]

Specifications

Data from Journal de l'Aviation[14]

General characteristics

Performance

See also

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
Related lists

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Dassault confirms two-year delay for 5X". flightglobal.com. 2016-01-29. Retrieved 2016-01-29.
  2. 1 2 "Dassault Unveils Largest Falcon Jet: 5X". aviationweek.com. 2013-10-21. Retrieved 2013-10-21.
  3. ↑ "Le SMS de Dassault devrait être baptisé Falcon 5X - Le Journal de l'Aviation" (in French). Journal-aviation.com. 2013-05-17. Retrieved 2013-07-13.
  4. 1 2 "Dassault Reveals New Falcon 5X Business Jet at NBAA". ainonline.com. 2013-10-22. Retrieved 2013-10-22.
  5. 1 2 "Dassault Aviation dévoile le Falcon 5X, le plus gros jet d'affaire de sa gamme - Le Journal de l'Aviation" (in French). Journal-aviation.com. 2013-10-22. Retrieved 2013-10-22.
  6. ↑ "Few new details emerge on Dassault super-midsize jet". AINonline. 2008-10-06. Retrieved 2013-07-14.
  7. ↑ "Anglet : Dassault prépare son futur avion" (in French). Sud Ouest. 2013-01-23. Retrieved 2013-10-25.
  8. ↑ "Le Falcon SMS volera fin 2014" (in French). aerobuzz.fr. 2013-03-18. Retrieved 2013-10-25.
  9. ↑ "A New Bird Is Coming…Las Vegas October 23, 2013" (in French). Info Aéro Québec. 2013-09-25. Retrieved 2013-10-25.
  10. ↑ "Comment Dassault peut-il créer la surprise avec son Falcon 5X ?" (in French). L'usine nouvelle. 2013-10-18. Retrieved 2013-10-25.
  11. ↑ "Le nouvel avion d'affaires de Dassault crée la surprise" (in French). Le Monde. 2013-10-22. Retrieved 2013-10-25.
  12. ↑ "Engine Choice Still Up in the Air for Falcon SMS". AINonline. 2009-06-16. Retrieved 2013-07-14.
  13. ↑ "Dassault's New Falcon 5x Feature an SPD-Smart Skylight". GlobeNewswire. 2013-10-23. Retrieved 2013-10-25.
  14. ↑ "Dassault Falcon 5X, caractéristiques et performances" (in French). Le Journal de l'Aviation. 2013-10-22. Retrieved 2013-10-22.

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