Dassault Falcon 20F
Dassault · France · first flew 1963 · transport aircraft
The Dassault Falcon 20 is a French twin-engine executive and utility jet that became one of the most successful bizjets of the 1960s and 1970s, used for VIP transport and special missions.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, swept |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × turbofan, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Rear-mounted engines on fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- French twin-turbofan executive jet
- Rear-mounted engines on fuselage
- Elegant swept wing with oval cabin windows
A low-wing swept-wing bizjet with two turbofan engines in rear fuselage pods, circular fuselage cross-section, and a conventional tail with slight dihedral on the horizontal stabiliser.
Specifications
- The Dassault Falcon 20F has a length of 17.15 m (56 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 16.3 m (53 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 870 km/h (541 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
First flown in May 1963 under the name Mystère 20, the Falcon 20 entered service with the Armée de l'Air and numerous corporate operators. Federal Express used early Falcon 20s to launch its overnight courier service in 1973. The F variant featured GE CF700 turbofan engines.
Variants
The Falcon 20 was produced in C, D, E, F, and G variants with progressively improved engines; the Falcon 200 was a refined development; over 500 were built.
Where you'll see it
Operated by France and exported to the USA, Canada, Norway, and many others for VIP transport, electronic warfare training, and maritime patrol.
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