Specifications
AI Description
- Engines: 3 x PW-307D, maintained under ESP Platinum, 2,860 hours total time, 969 cycles each.
- APU: Honeywell GTCP36-150FN, 2,207 hours on MSP Gold.
- Maintenance Program: FalconCare, CAMP tracking, 1C Inspection due February 2026.
- Avionics: Honeywell Primus Epic system, dual Honeywell NV-878A GPS, triple Honeywell FMS, Honeywell RDR-4000 weather radar.
- Connectivity: Gogo Business Wi-Fi, Honeywell JetWave Ka-band SATCOM.
- Interior Configuration: Executive layout for 14 passengers, soft gray and midnight leather seats, dual electrical divans, forward galley with high-temp oven and Nespresso maker.
- Entertainment: Collins FC HD+ with 3D interactive map, multiple HD monitors, HDMI and USB ports.
- Safety Features: ADS-B, TCAS II, EGPWS with windshear, dual Honeywell AR-COMBI CVR and FDR.
- Exterior Colors: Blue upper, white middle, gray lower with blue waved stripes.
About this Model
Overview
The Falcon 8X is Dassault’s long-range, large-cabin business jet designed for nonstop intercontinental legs while retaining access advantages on shorter or more performance-limited runways. Its three-engine layout supports strong climb performance and redundancy, while Dassault’s flight-control and cockpit philosophy emphasizes workload reduction and consistent handling across the envelope. Buyers typically compare it against other long-range large-cabin platforms where range, cabin comfort, and airport access are primary drivers.
Mission Fit
The 8X is most compelling when the mission regularly demands long stage lengths with reserves and alternates, or when dispatch flexibility and airport performance are as important as pure cruise speed. It can also fit mixed mission profiles—short-to-mid legs during the week with periodic long-haul flights—without feeling like a compromised solution, provided cabin size and operating footprint are acceptable.
Cabin
The cabin is sized for long-duration comfort with a wide, tall cross-section and the ability to create distinct zones for work, dining, and rest. Typical layouts seat 12–16 with a forward galley and a dedicated aft lavatory; many aircraft are configured with a shower option and an aft crew rest or additional divan, depending on customer priorities. Sound levels are generally low for the segment, and the pressurization system targets a lower cabin altitude on long flights to reduce fatigue.