Dassault Falcon 50EX

The trijet built to extend the Falcon 50’s range and performance.

Overview

Dassault France ICAO: FA50 1977–2008 Active $18 million (2008)

The Falcon 50EX evolved from the original Falcon 50 with upgraded engines and avionics. Entering service in the mid-1990s, it offered improved fuel efficiency and range. The aircraft continued Dassault’s emphasis on long-range capability.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
3 × Honeywell TFE731-40 turbofans
Engine type
Turbofan
Thrust
3 × 3,700 lbf · 16 kN
Avionics
Collins Pro Line 4 Avionics Suite
Wing tips
No winglets
Seats
10
Crew
—
Cabin width
6 ft 1 in  ·  1.86 m
Cabin height
5 ft 11 in  ·  1.80 m
Cabin length
23 ft 6 in  ·  7.16 m
Exterior length
60 ft 8 in  ·  18.50 m
Tail height
22 ft 11 in  ·  6.98 m
Fuselage diameter
8 ft 2 in  ·  2.50 m
Wing span
61 ft 10 in  ·  18.85 m
Baggage volume
106 ft³  ·  3.0 m³
Gross weight
—
Empty weight
—
Max takeoff weight
40,800 lb  ·  18,500 kg
Max landing weight
35,700 lb  ·  16,200 kg
Max payload
3,300 lb  ·  1,500 kg
Fuel capacity
2,300 gal · 8,800 L · 7,000 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
481 kt  ·  554 mph  ·  891 km/h
Maximum speed
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Cruise speed
—
Approach speed
95 kt  ·  109 mph  ·  176 km/h
Range
3,200 nm  ·  3,680 mi  ·  5,930 km
Fuel burn
1.33 nm/gal  ·  0.65 km/L
Ceiling
49,000 ft  ·  14,900 m
Rate of climb
3,500 ft/min  ·  18 m/s
Takeoff distance
4,950 ft  ·  1,500 m
Landing distance
2,250 ft  ·  690 m
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Operational Context

Dassault Falcon 50EX — long-range trijet business jet

The 50EX first flew in 1996 and entered service in 1997. It retained the three-engine configuration and swept-wing design of its predecessor. Systems updates enhanced operational capability and reliability.

Three Honeywell TFE731 engines producing approximately 3,700 pounds of thrust (16.5 kN) each power the jet. Cruise speed approaches Mach 0.80. Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 40,000 pounds (18,144 kg), with range near 3,000 nautical miles (5,556 km).

The Falcon 50EX supported intercontinental travel with added efficiency. Production ended as newer Falcon models entered service. The aircraft remains respected for its range and flexibility.

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