Dassault Falcon 10

Dassault Aviation · France · first flew 1970 · light aircraft

The Dassault Falcon 10 is a small twin-turbofan business jet — the smallest member of the first-generation Falcon family — combining the aerodynamics of the larger Falcon 20 with a compact airframe for four to seven passengers.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — Wings	Low-mounted, swept
E — Engines	2 × turbofan, tail-mounted
F — Fuselage	13.85 m fuselage
T — Tail	Conventional

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Small, fast business jet with rear-mounted twin turbofans
Sharply swept wing — smallest Falcon of its era
Five-seat cabin with oval windows

Distinctive sharply swept wing, rear-mounted twin engines, and a short, compact fuselage set the Falcon 10 apart from larger Falcons. Its profile is elegant and noticeably smaller than the Falcon 20.

Specifications

The Dassault Falcon 10 has a length of 13.85 m (45 ft).
It has a wingspan of 13.08 m (43 ft).
Its maximum speed is 912 km/h (567 mph).
Typical crew: 2 pilots + up to 7 passengers.

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History

Dassault developed the Falcon 10 as a smaller, more economical companion to the Falcon 20, first flying it in December 1970. Certification was obtained in 1973 and over 220 were built. The French Navy operated the Falcon 10MER for pilot training and liaison duties.

Variants

Falcon 10 (standard) and Falcon 100 (updated avionics, minor improvements). The French Navy version is the Falcon 10MER.

Where you'll see it

Used by corporate operators and VIP transport units worldwide; the French Navy Falcon 10MER served as a jet trainer and liaison aircraft into the 2020s.

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