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DASSAULT FALCON 8X(2020)

DASSAULT FALCON 8X
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Specifications

Year2020
Serial Number8X-478
RegistrationOY-RAD
Total Hours3,836
LocationEUROPE, DENMARK
RegionEUROPE

Broker

Indigo Lyon, Ltd.

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AI Description

  • Ownership: One owner since new, impeccable ownership pedigree.
  • Capacity: 16 passengers, 7 sleeping berths.
  • Crew Facilities: Crew rest area, crew lavatory with vacuum toilet.
  • Galley: Full-service galley with 2 extra-wide high-temperature ovens and a large chiller.
  • Engine Programs: JSSI for engines, MSP Gold for APU.
  • Warranty: Primary structure warranty.
  • Certification: EASA EU OPS compliant.
  • Avionics: Honeywell EASy III 4th Cert, ADS-B equipped, FANS-1/A+ compliant, FalconEye HUD and EVS.
  • Connectivity: JetWave Ka-Band SATCOM Direct.
  • Inspection Status: Various inspections scheduled up to 2036.
  • Entertainment: Rockwell Collins Falcon Cabin Management System, multiple HD monitors, and a media server.
  • Safety Features: Dual life rafts, emergency cabin lighting, and oxygen systems.
  • Interior: Exotic option with a two-level dining/conference table, full spectrum LED lighting, and sound-dampening curtains.
  • Lavatories: Dual vacuum lavatories with full amenities.

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.