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Dassault Falcon 6X

Large-cabin Falcon with long-range capability and a wide cross-section prioritized for comfort and airport flexibility.

The Dassault Falcon 6X is positioned as a long-range, large-cabin business jet that emphasizes cabin width, low cabin altitude, and the Falcon family’s traditional strengths in runway performance and operational flexibility. It targets buyers who want a modern fly-by-wire cockpit and a true intercontinental mission profile while keeping access to a broad set of airports and approaches.

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5,500Range (nm)
516Speed (ktas)
17Passengers

Mission Alignment

The 6X is best used when the mission regularly includes long legs, variable weather/alternate planning, and a passenger experience expectation closer to the ultra-long-range segment. It is less compelling when utilization is dominated by short hops with quick turns and minimal need for a wide, long cabin.

Best For

Nonstop long-range missions for 8–14 passengers with baggage and catering margins
Operators needing access to shorter runways, challenging airports, or hot/high conditions (subject to performance planning)
Organizations that value cabin comfort metrics (noise, pressurization, humidity) on long sectors

Not Ideal For

High-density shuttle use where maximum seat count per leg is the primary goal
Missions that rarely exceed a few hours, where a smaller-cabin aircraft can meet the need with lower complexity

Cabin Experience

The 6X cabin is designed around a notably wide cross-section for the class, with a long, flat floor and large windows to support multiple seating zones. Environmental design focuses on passenger comfort over long durations, typically including a low cabin altitude and refined acoustic treatment. Layouts commonly support a forward galley and a private aft area, with options for a crew rest arrangement depending on mission requirements and operator preferences.

Configuration Notes

Typical configurations seat 12–14 with a forward club and mid-cabin meeting/dining group; some layouts add an aft lounge or private sleeping area.
Galley size and placement can vary; verify whether the aircraft is equipped for hot meals and extended service on long legs.
Lavatory arrangements and any shower provision vary by completion; confirm if your mission requires extended-crew or VIP privacy features.
8.5Width (ft)
6.5Height (ft)
84.3Length (ft)

Technology & Systems

The 6X uses Dassault’s EASy flight deck architecture with modern avionics integration and fly-by-wire flight controls, aiming for high situational awareness, envelope protections, and consistent handling across the flight regime. The design philosophy emphasizes robust dispatch capability through integrated systems monitoring and redundancy, paired with performance tools that support complex international and remote operations.

Buyer Checks

Confirm the avionics and cockpit option set installed (connectivity, datalink capability, required navigation performance approvals, and any enhanced/combined vision features if fitted).
Validate software/avionics baseline and upgrade path compatibility with your intended operational approvals and regions.
Review connectivity and cabin management system capabilities (satcom/Wi‑Fi hardware, streaming/voice expectations, and cybersecurity update provisions).

Specifications

Cockpit3
DOC / nm$ 7.74
Min Crew2
Total Seats17
ManufacturerDassault Falcon
Aircraft Name6X
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)5500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats16
OEM VerificationUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats14
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,845
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy III
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$49,500,000

Range

5,500 nm from New York

Dassault Falcon 6X5,500 nm range

Operating Profile

In service, the 6X typically supports long legs with comfortable step climbs and reserves while maintaining operational flexibility for a large-cabin aircraft. It suits flight departments that plan around international operations, extended-range alternates, and passenger service workflows. Crew training and SOPs tend to align with other modern, fly-by-wire business jets, with an emphasis on systems familiarity and standardized automation management.

Key Triggers

Frequent missions where a larger cabin and long range materially reduce stops, time on the ground, or passenger fatigue.
A utilization pattern that justifies a large-cabin platform (consistent passenger loads, international dispatch requirements, and premium cabin expectations).

Maintenance & Ownership

Maintenance planning for the 6X is aligned with contemporary large-cabin business jets: scheduled inspections, avionics/software configuration control, and engine program alignment are key to predictable dispatch. As a newer model, configuration differences, completion complexity, and software baseline management can have outsized impact on downtime planning compared with more mature fleets.

Watch-outs

Confirm engine status and any enrolled maintenance coverage; review trend data and borescope history where available.
Assess completion quality and modification history (cabin systems, connectivity, satcom, and any supplemental type certificate installations) for supportability.
Verify parts/support coverage in your primary regions and the aircraft’s maintenance tracking records and documentation completeness (including software configuration logs).

Strengths & Trade-offs

Strengths

Wide, long cabin designed for multi-zone comfort on long sectors
Modern fly-by-wire cockpit and integrated avionics focused on workload management and situational awareness
Operational flexibility typical of the Falcon line, including strong runway performance for the class (subject to conditions and dispatch planning)

Trade-offs

Large-cabin operating complexity may be unnecessary for short-range, low-passenger missions
Cabin completion and connectivity choices can materially affect reliability and support needs; configuration diligence matters
As a newer platform, fleet-wide maturity and modification variety can lead to more variability between individual aircraft

Ideal Buyer Profile

Best Suited For

Corporate and government operators flying long sectors with consistent passenger comfort requirements
Flight departments that value access to a wide range of airports while carrying a true large-cabin payload
Operators standardizing on modern avionics/fly-by-wire philosophies and structured maintenance programs

Less Aligned For

Primarily short-hop operators seeking the simplest, lowest-complexity solution
Buyers whose missions rarely require large-cabin volume or long-range reserves

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