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DASSAULT FALCON 50
Dassault Falcon 50: The Trijet Pioneer
The 1979 Transatlantic Breakthrough
In 1979, Dassault introduced the Falcon 50 — the first business jet to cross the Atlantic non-stop. With three Garrett TFE731 engines and supercritical wings, the 50 could fly 5,650 km (3,050 nm) while carrying 9 passengers in comfort. It was the aircraft that established Dassault as the long-range specialist.
Specifications That Made History
• Range: 5,650 km (3,050 nm) — Paris to New York, London to Boston
• Speed: 900 km/h (486 knots) — fast for the era
• Capacity: 8 - 10 passengers in the trijet cabin
• Engines: Three Honeywell TFE731 × 3 (3,700 lbf each) — redundancy over oceans
• Wing: Supercritical design-advanced aerodynamics for efficiency
The 50 was the first civil aircraft with supercritical wings — technology later used on the Falcon 900 and 2000 series. It proved that trijets could be efficient, not just safe.
The Falcon 50EX Evolution (1996)
In 1996, Dassault introduced the 50EX with TFE731-40 engines (3,704 lbf), Collins Pro Line 4 avionics, and 7% better fuel efficiency. The EX could reach FL410 in 23 minutes and fly 6,050 km (3,260 nm) — 400 nm farther than the original.
Production ended in 2008 with 100 EXs and 252 original 50s delivered.
• Speed: 900 km/h (486 knots) — fast for the era
• Capacity: 8 - 10 passengers in the trijet cabin
• Engines: Three Honeywell TFE731 × 3 (3,700 lbf each) — redundancy over oceans
• Wing: Supercritical design-advanced aerodynamics for efficiency
The 50 was the first civil aircraft with supercritical wings — technology later used on the Falcon 900 and 2000 series. It proved that trijets could be efficient, not just safe.
The Falcon 50EX Evolution (1996)
In 1996, Dassault introduced the 50EX with TFE731-40 engines (3,704 lbf), Collins Pro Line 4 avionics, and 7% better fuel efficiency. The EX could reach FL410 in 23 minutes and fly 6,050 km (3,260 nm) — 400 nm farther than the original.
Production ended in 2008 with 100 EXs and 252 original 50s delivered.
The Market Today
Pre-owned Falcon 50 aircraft trade between $400,000 and $800,000 — project aircraft for enthusiasts. 50EX models command $2M – $4M for their avionics and efficiency. Operating costs: $2,200 – 2,800/hour — the price of trijet redundancy.
The Verdict
The Dassault Falcon 50 is the aircraft that proved business jets could cross oceans. It established the trijet formula that Dassault still uses today.
For the buyer seeking a Falcon 50, you're acquiring aviation history — the original transatlantic business jet.
For the buyer seeking a Falcon 50, you're acquiring aviation history — the original transatlantic business jet.
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