Dassault Falcon 7X

Dassault Aviation · France · first flew 2005 · light aircraft

The Dassault Falcon 7X is a large long-range business jet, distinctive for its three rear-fuselage turbofans, swept wing and T-tail, and as the first fully fly-by-wire business aircraft.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — Wings	Low-mounted, swept
E — Engines	3 × turbofan, fuselage-mounted
F — Fuselage	23.19 m fuselage
T — Tail	T-tail

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Three rear-mounted turbofans
Highly swept wing
Fly-by-wire controls

Unmistakable for its three rear-mounted engines, with one in the tail and one each side of the rear fuselage, beneath a T-tail. The swept wing and pointed Falcon nose complete the trijet profile.

Specifications

The Dassault Falcon 7X has a length of 23.19 m (76 ft).
It has a wingspan of 26.21 m (86 ft).
Its maximum speed is 953 km/h (592 mph).
Typical crew: 2-3 (up to 16 pax).

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History

First flown in 2005 and certified in 2007, the Falcon 7X introduced digital fly-by-wire flight controls to the business-jet world. Its three-engine layout follows Dassault's long Falcon tradition and offers strong field performance and redundancy.

Variants

The 7X was developed into the longer-range, more refined Falcon 8X, which adds a stretched cabin and updated engines while keeping the trijet layout. Both share the signature three-engine arrangement.

Where you'll see it

In the UK the Falcon 7X is operated for corporate and charter flying from airports such as Farnborough and London Luton, valued for its long range and ability to use shorter runways. Its three engines appeal to operators flying demanding intercontinental routes.

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