Dassault Falcon 2000

Twin-Engine Business / VIP Jet

France | 1995

"The Dassault Falcon 2000 BizJet continues to net orders despite its introduction during the mid-1990s - over 600 have been built to date."

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Developed from the preceding Falcon 900, the Falcon 2000 is a business jet (BizJet) offering by Dassault Aviation of France and intended to compete in the lucrative VIP transport market. The variant has been in active production since 1995 with over 600 units manufactured for worldwide service. Operators include the Bulgarian Air Force, the Japan Coast Guard, the Slovenian Air Force and Air Defence service, the Republic of Korean Air Force (South Korea), the French Air and Space Force, and Royal Thai Police.

Other Falcon-related entries in this Dassault family include the Falcon 2000S, Falcon LXS, Falcon 900LX, Falcon 6X, Falcon 7X, and Falcon 8X. The Falcon 2000 benefits from Dassault's dedicated work with its military fighter line - currently headlined by the Rafale multi-role type.

The layout of the aircraft follows proven BizJet form with a low-mounted wing mainplane (featuring sweepback), conventional single-finned tail unit, and twin turbofan engine pairing held outboard on wingstubs near the rear of the airframe. The mainplanes feature winglets for fuel efficiency and added control. The flight deck seats its operating crew in a side-by-side arrangement with the control scheme duplicated for each crewman. The cockpit sits out over the short nosecone offering good vision. Ground-running is made possible by a retractable tricycle arrangement. Entry-exit is through a hinged fuselage side doorway just aft of the cockpit section - the cabin wall doubling as an in-built staircase.

The cockpit is an all modern affair seating both pilots in comfort. Control yokes are positioned just ahead of each crewman. Four large-area, full-color multi-function displays dominate the instrument panel with throttle and systems control shared between the two seats along a center console. The passenger cabin can be arranged to suit customer needs and offers luxuries expected of a bizjet of this class including galley, toilet, enlarged porthole-style windows for viewing and natural lighting, and relaxing leather-bound seats.

Dimensions include a running length of 66.3 feet, a wingspan of 63.4 feet, and a height of 23.1 feet. Empty weight is rated at 20,735lb.

The original model of 1994 is designated simply as Falcon 2000 and were featured wit CFE738-1-1B series turbofan engines. The Falcon 2000EX followed with a switch to the PW308C turbofan engine. The aircraft was marketed under the Falcon 2000EX EASy name and eventually given updated avionics and support systems.

The Falcon 2000DX arrived in 2007 and carried much of the EASy series enhancements. The variant is powered by a pair of reliable and proven Pratt & Whitney Canada (PWC) PW308C turbofan engines each producing 7,000lb of thrust, driving the aircraft to speeds of 530 miles-per-hour out to ranges of 3,740 miles. Its service ceiling reaches 50,000 feet. The aircraft's "legs" allow it to originate from Paris and reach out to New York in the West and Dubai in the East - making it useful for high profile clients. The Falcon 2000 is also known for its short-field take-off/landing and "hot-and-high" performance capabilities.

The Falcon 2000LX increased operational ranges with the most notable change being the addition of winglets to the mainplane tips. The Falcon 2000S arrived in 2011 with enhanced short-field performance and increased fuel efficiency. The Falcon 2000LXS of 2014 succeeds the 2000LX line and retains a long-range capability while including the short-field performance of the 2000S. The Falcon 2000 MSA is a dedicated maritime patrol form for military service, this entry based in the Falcon 2000 LXS. Similarly, the Falcon 2000 MRA is a reconnaissance-minded offering for military service, combining both maritime patrol and surveillance functionality in a more modern package.

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January 2020 - Dumont Aviation of the United States has taken delivery of its 27th Falcon 2000 airframe. Dumont is the largest global operator of the Falcon 2000 BizJet line.

November 2020 - The French Navy has contracted for seven Falcon 2000 LXS business jets outfitted for the maritime patrol role - these to operate under the "Albatros" name.

Power & Performance
Those special qualities that separate one aircraft design from another. Performance specifications presented assume optimal operating conditions for the Dassault Falcon 2000DX Twin-Engine Business / VIP Jet.

2 x Pratt & Whitney Canada (PWC) PW308C non-afterburning turbofan engines developing 7,000lb of thrust each.
Propulsion

528 mph
850 kph | 459 kts
Max Speed

50,853 ft
15,500 m | 10 miles
Service Ceiling

3,741 miles
6,020 km | 3,251 nm
Operational Range

City-to-City Ranges
Operational range when compared to distances between major cities (in KM).

NYC

LON

PAR

BER

MOS

TOK

SYD

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NYC

Structure
The nose-to-tail, wingtip-to-wingtip physical qualities of the Dassault Falcon 2000DX Twin-Engine Business / VIP Jet.

2
(MANNED)
Crew

66.4 ft
20.25 m
O/A Length

63.5 ft
(19.35 m)
O/A Width

23.1 ft
(7.05 m)
O/A Height

20,734 lb
(9,405 kg)
Empty Weight

Design Balance
The three qualities reflected below are altitude, speed, and range. The more full the box, the more balanced the design.

RANGE

ALT

SPEED

Variants
Notable series variants as part of the Dassault Falcon 2000 family line.

Falcon 2000 - Base Series Designation; original production model of 1994; powered by 2 x CFE738-1-1B turbofan engines.

Falcon 2000EX - Revised form powered by PWC PW308C turbofan engines.

Falcon 2000EX EASy - Falcon 2000EX with modernized avionics set and modified pressurization/oxygen systems.

Falcon 2000DX - Modernized Falcon 2000EX EASy of 2007 with PW308C turbofan engines.

Falcon 2000LX - Model of 2009; enhanced operational ranges; winglets added to wing members for fuel efficiency and improved controlling; range out to 4,000 nm.

Falcon 2000S - Model of 2011 with improved short-field capability.

Falcon 2000LXS - Long-range successor (with short-field capability of Falcon 2000S model) for Falcon 2000LX production model.

Falcon 2000MSA ("Maritime Surveillance Aircraft") - Military over-water patrol platform based in the Falcon 2000LXS offering.

Falcon 2000MRA ("Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft") - Military over-water patrol platform proposed to the French Navy.

Falcon "Albatros" - French Navy designation.

Operators
Global customers who have evaluated and/or operated the Dassault Falcon 2000. Nations are displayed by flag, each linked to their respective national aircraft listing.

Total Production: 607 Units
Contractor(s): Dassault Aviation - France

[ Bulgaria; France; Japan; Slovenia; South Korea; Thailand; Untied Kingdom; United States ]

Relative Max Speed

Hi: 750mph

Lo: 375mph

Aircraft Max Listed Speed (528mph).

Graph Average of 563 MPH.

Era Crossover

Showcasing Aircraft Era Crossover (if any)

Max Alt Visualization

Production Comparison

607

36183

44000

Entry compared against Ilyushin IL-2 (military) and Cessna 172 (civilian) total production.

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Mission Roles
Some designs are single-minded in their approach while others offer a more versatile solution to airborne requirements.

MARITIME / NAVY

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

BIZJET

VIP SERVICE

RECONNAISSANCE

Recognition
Some designs stand the test of time while others are doomed to never advance beyond the drawing board; let history be their judge.

Military lapel ribbon representing modern aircraft

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