Super Large Jet
Dassault Falcon 6X
Range
5,500 NM
Cruise speed
505 kts
Seats
12-16
History
The 6X traces back to the Falcon 5X, a programme Dassault froze in December 2017 because of problems with its engines. In its place, the company launched a stretched design built around Pratt & Whitney Canada PW812D engines. The design was fixed by May 2019, the first aircraft was rolled out on 8 December 2020, and it made its first flight from Mérignac on 10 March 2021, a test lasting about two and a half hours.
Certification took more than two years, with some 1,500 flight hours logged on test flights around the world. EASA and the FAA both issued type certificates in August 2023, and the 6X entered service on 30 November of that year. It remains in production and is flown by a crew of two or three pilots.
At 2.58 metres, the 6X has the widest purpose-built cabin in business aviation. The flight deck includes the FalconEye combined vision system, FalconScan diagnostics track 100,000 parameters, and the flight controls use flaperons derived from Dassault's fighter jets. It flies 5,500 nautical miles and reaches Mach 0.90, putting it among the newest long-range jets available for charter.
Technical Specifications
General information
| Model name | Falcon 6X |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dassault Aviation |
| Aircraft category | super large jet |
| ICAO Designator | FA6X |
| Start/End of Production | 2023 - Still in production |
| Number of pilot(s) | 2-3 |
Performances
| Range (with IFR reserves) | 5500 NM (10186 km) |
|---|---|
| Ferry range | 5570 NM (10316 km) |
| Cruise speed | 505 kts (935 km/h) |
| Max Operating Speed – VMO | 370 KIAS |
| Max Mach Operating Speed - MMO | Mach 0.9 |
| Long-Range Cruise Speed - LRC | 459 KTAS |
| Approach Speed | 109 kts |
| Takeoff Distance | 1560 m |
| Average Landing Distance | 744 m |
| Service Ceiling | 51000 ft |
| Thrust | 13500 lbf |
Aircraft technology
| Engine type | Turbofan |
|---|---|
| Engine(s) | 2 x Pratt & Whitney Canada PW812D |
| Avionics | EASy IV (Honeywell Primus Epic) |
Dimensions and capacity
| Aircraft length | 25.68 m |
|---|---|
| Aircraft height | 7.47 m |
| Wing span | 25.94 m |
| Cabin height | 1.98 m (6.5 ft) |
| Cabin length | 12.3 m (40.4 ft) |
| Cabin width | 2.58 m (8.5 ft) |
| Baggage volume | 4.4 m3 |
| Seats (standard config) | 12-16 |
| Seats (max) | 16 |
| Suitcases | 13 |
| Carry-on luggage | 13 |
| Maximum payload | 2286 kg |
| Maximum TakeOff Weight - MTOW | 35135 kg |
| Maximum Landing Weight - MLW | 30028 kg |
| Fuel capacity | 19156 L |
FAQ
Should I choose the Falcon 6X or the Falcon 8X?
Choose the 8X for maximum range: it covers 6,450 nautical miles (11,945 km) against 5,500 (10,186 km) for the 6X. The 6X is the roomier aircraft, with a cabin 2.58 metres wide, and it handles short runways well. Both share a maximum operating speed of Mach 0.90. The 8X suits the longest nonstop routes, the 6X trips where cabin space and airport choice matter more.
How does the 6X compare with the Bombardier Global 5500?
The 6X has the longer range, 5,500 nautical miles (10,186 km) against about 5,000 (9,260 km) for the Global 5500. Its cabin is also the wider of the two, giving more interior space. The Bombardier counters with its own advanced cabin equipment and good performance, so both are credible options on routes within the shorter range.
How does the 6X compare with the Gulfstream G500?
The G500 is quoted at around 5,300 nautical miles (9,816 km), a little short of the 6X's 5,500. Both seat 12 to 16 passengers. The main difference is cabin width: at 2.58 metres, the 6X gives passengers noticeably more room to move around on a long flight.
Where does the 6X sit in the Falcon range?
It entered service in 2023, sitting above the Falcon 2000 family and below the long-range 7X and 8X. No Falcon has a wider cabin, it cruises at 505 knots (935 km/h) and it copes well with short runways, so it pairs the cabin of a larger jet with more flexibility over where it can land.
What range does the Falcon 6X have?
With IFR reserves it covers about 5,500 nautical miles, or 10,186 km. That puts London to Hong Kong (about 9,623 km) and Los Angeles to Tokyo (about 8,816 km) within a single flight. For a trip close to the limit, our advisors check the payload and routing with the operator before confirming.
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