Summary The Falcon 8X offers impressive range and fuel efficiency - up to 6,450 NM nonstop and 15% more efficient. The jet features advanced technology like DFCS and FalconEye for enhanced safety and vision. The aircraft's unmatched versatility allows it to operate from hard-to-reach airports with short runways.
The Dassault Falcon 8X was first announced at the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition in May 2014, and on February 6th, 2015, the aircraft operated its maiden flight. After receiving certification in June 2016, in October 2016, deliveries began as Greece-based Amjet became the launch customer of the Falcon 8X. Due to the aircraft's impressive performance and comfort, it has become synonymous with long-range private aviation.
Today, Simple Flying will explore what makes the Falcon 8X the ultimate long-range private jet. 1 Impressive range and efficiency Range: Up to 6,450 NM nonstop while being 15% more fuel-efficient than any other aircraft in the long-range segment Production: 2015-Present Number built: 81 Number in operation: 81 The ultra-long-range Falcon 8X boasts one of the most extended ranges among private jets today. Three Pratt & Whitney Canada PW307D engines power the type, facilitating a range of up to 6,450 nautical miles (11,945 km) nonstop with an average flight time of 14 hours.
Moreover, the Dassault Falcon 8X can reach speeds up to Mach .90 (690 mph) and fly as high as 51,000 ft (FL510). The Falcon 8X design permits the aircraft to fl.