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DASSAULT FALCON 20
Dassault Falcon 20: The French Fighter for Business
The 1965 Revolution from Bordeaux
In 1965, while American manufacturers built comfortable cruisers, Dassault — builder of the legendary Mirage fighter jets — introduced something different. The Falcon 20 was essentially a business jet with fighter DNA: highly swept wings, Garrett TFE731 turbofans (retrofitted from original GE CF700s), and handling that made pilots grin.
Certified in 1966, the Falcon 20 became the first business jet to circumnavigate the globe (1967) and established Dassault as a serious player outside military aviation.
Certified in 1966, the Falcon 20 became the first business jet to circumnavigate the globe (1967) and established Dassault as a serious player outside military aviation.
Specifications That Shocked America
• Range: 3,335 km (1,800 nm) — remarkable for the era
• Speed: 750 km/h (405 knots) — faster than contemporary Citations
• Capacity: 8 – 12 passengers in the spacious cabin
• Engines: Garrett TFE731 × 2 (3,700 lbf) — quieter, more efficient than originals
• Handling: Fighter-jet responsive, demanding, rewarding
The Falcon 20 was the aircraft that taught American pilots that business jets could be fun to fly.
• Speed: 750 km/h (405 knots) — faster than contemporary Citations
• Capacity: 8 – 12 passengers in the spacious cabin
• Engines: Garrett TFE731 × 2 (3,700 lbf) — quieter, more efficient than originals
• Handling: Fighter-jet responsive, demanding, rewarding
The Falcon 20 was the aircraft that taught American pilots that business jets could be fun to fly.
The Market Today
Pre-owned Falcon 20 aircraft are rare and collectible — most have been retired or converted to freighters. When they appear, prices range $200,000 – $500,000 — project aircraft for enthusiasts. Operating costs: $2,000 – 2,500per hour — the price of flying a classic.
The Verdict
The Dassault Falcon 10 is aviation's classic Ferrari — old, expensive to maintain, and absolutely thrilling. It doesn't have modern avionics or efficiency, but it has something better: soul.
For the buyer seeking a Falcon 10, you're not acquiring transportation; you're acquiring a legend. The jet that says speed is the ultimate luxury, and that French engineering has no equal.
For the buyer seeking a Falcon 10, you're not acquiring transportation; you're acquiring a legend. The jet that says speed is the ultimate luxury, and that French engineering has no equal.
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