Falcon 2000 EX/LX
The Dassault Falcon 2000 is a heavy business jet series belonging to Dassault Aviation's reputable Falcon business line.
The Dassault Falcon 2000EX was launched eight years after the release of Falcon 2000 retaining the promise of speed, economy and spaciousness while bringing along high performance in terms of increase in climbing speed, higher cruise speed, enhanced fuel carrying capacity and better range.
Powered by two powerful Pratt & Whitney PW308C engines, The Falcon 2000EX can take off in 5585ft at sea level and can climb 37000ft in 16 minutes. Easy and cheaper to maintain, the aircraft also has an advanced avionics system and best of the safety features.
The French aviation company came out with another more promising variant, Falcon 2000LX in 2009.
The aircraft was introduced with advanced blended winglet design which gave it a terrific advantage of fuel efficiency over its predecessors as well as competitors.It also featured as a highly fuel efficient Falcon with a striking range of 4000 nautical miles.
A more fuel-efficient, cost-effective, safe, spacious, well-lit, quieter and stylish aircraft, The Dassault Falcon 2000LX has been one of the big successes amongst the heavy jets.
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
- Crew: 2
- Capacity: 8-10 Seater
- Length: 7.06 m (23 ft 2 in)
- Height: 18,597kg (41,000lb)
- Maximum Take-off Weight: 10,700 lb (4,853 kg)
- Powerplant: 2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW308C turbofans, 7000lb () each
PERFORMANCE
- Maximum Speed: Mach 0.83–0.85
- Range: 6,020 km (3,250 nm) (6 passengers, Mach .80, NBAA IFR reserves)