When Dassault introduced the Falcon 50EX in 1996, they weren't replacing the 50 - they were perfecting it. The EX brought modern avionics, more efficient engines, and 400 nm more range to a proven platform. It was the aircraft that kept the trijet relevant in a twin - jet world.

The Falcon 50EX entered service as the upgraded version of the Falcon 50, with the EX program bringing Honeywell TFE731-40 engines, FADEC and Collins Pro Line 4 avionics.
The important part is what those changes did in actual operation.
The EX can reach FL490, compared with FL410 for the original Falcon 50. At altitude, that gives the crew more room to work with when traffic, weather and winds start shaping the flight plan.
The EX also gained roughly 200 nm of practical range in comparable operating conditions, while the original Dassault performance material showed more than 3,000 nm capability at Mach 0.80 with eight passengers and NBAA IFR reserves.
For an owner, that can mean the difference between a comfortable nonstop mission and a fuel stop nobody wanted.

• FL490 is not just a number.

The 50EX can operate considerably higher than the original Falcon 50. In the real world, that can help the crew find better winds, get above weather and manage traffic more effectively. AOPA's pilot review specifically notes the EX's quicker climb to higher initial altitudes and its ability to cruise faster with slightly lower fuel consumption at altitude.

• The runway story is unusually strong for this size of aircraft.

With leading-edge slats and effective high-lift flaps, the Falcon 50 family has a balanced field length of under 5,000 feet in published conditions. The same pilot review highlights its hot-and-high performance, including operations from airports such as Denver and Mexico City.
That is one of the reasons I would look at the Falcon 50EX when the owner's airport is not a major international field.

• Three engines actually have an operational logic here.

Yes, there are three engines to maintain. There is no point pretending otherwise.
But the third engine gives the Falcon 50EX a very different engine-out picture from a twin. A published flight test described an engine shutdown shortly after V1 and reported that the aircraft remained easy to handle with a modest reduction in climb performance. That is the sort of detail pilots notice.
It is also part of why the Falcon 50 concept became so well known for long overwater missions.

The closest alternatives depend on how you intend to use the aircraft.

Hawker 900 for sale: around 2,970 to 3,150 nm, typically 8 passengers.
Gulfstream GIV / IV-SP for sale: roughly 4,100 nm, typically 13 to 19 passengers.
Dassault Falcon 900B for sale: around 4,000 nm, typically 12 passengers, with up to 16 seats depending on configuration.

The Falcon 50EX sits in an interesting spot between them. Smaller and more runway-friendly than the big long-range Falcons and Gulfstreams, but with considerably more range and international capability than many super-midsize alternatives.
That is the niche.
And it is still a useful one.

The Dassault Falcon 50EX for sale remains one of those aircraft that makes more sense after you understand aviation rather than simply looking at the calendar.

It is fast enough. It has real range. It can climb high. It has three engines. It has strong runway performance for its class. And the cockpit was a meaningful step forward from the original Falcon 50.

There are compromises. Three engines are three engines. Maintenance has to be managed properly. Real-world range depends on payload, weather, reserves and routing, so brochure numbers should never replace an actual mission analysis.

But find the right aircraft, with the right maintenance history and the right avionics, and the Falcon 50EX can still be a very serious business tool.

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