General Aviation

Dassault Aviation Falcon 2000ex

Manufacturer: DASSAULT AVIATION

The Dassault Falcon 2000 is a French business jet that evolved from the Falcon 900 trijet. It is a twin‑jet that can seat up to 10 passengers and offers a range of about 2,800 nautical miles.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
dassault-aviation-falcon-2000ex
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
217
Example Registration
N107RG

Specifications

Wingspan
21.38 m / 70 ft
Length
20.23 m / 66 ft
Height
7.11 m / 23 ft
Max Speed
-1064 km/h / -661.14 mph
Range
7408 km / 4000 nmi
Ceiling
14326 m / 47001 ft
First Flight
1993-03-04
Production Start
1995
Total Built
675

Aircraft Overview

History

The Falcon 2000 was introduced in 1995. It was developed by shortening the Falcon 900 fuselage by 7 ft and modifying the wing. The first version was certified in 1994, and the EX variant was certified in 2003.

Design

It is a twin‑jet with a high‑wing and a swept‑back tail. The EX variant uses Pratt & Whitney PW308C engines that give it a longer range. The aircraft has a pressurised cabin and a modern avionics suite.

Variants

The Falcon 2000 has many variants: Original, EX, EX EASy, DX, LX, S, LXS, MRA/MSA, Albatros. The EX variant was re‑engined with PW308C engines and offers a range of 3,878 nmi.

Operations

The Falcon 2000 is used by corporate owners, private operators, and some military forces. The MRA/MSA version is used by the Japan Coast Guard for maritime surveillance.

Notable Facts

  • Introduced in 1995 at a price of $17.85 million.
  • The EX variant was certified in 2003 with Pratt & Whitney PW308C engines.
  • The EX EASy version adds Honeywell Primus Epic avionics with synthetic vision.
  • The LXS variant will be produced in India by Dassault Reliance Aerospace Ltd.
  • The first Indian Falcon 2000 is expected to fly in 2028.
  • The S variant can land in 705 m, opening 50 % more airports.
  • The LXS has a lower approach speed of 194 km/h versus 210 km/h.

Variants

  • FALCON 2000EX- 217 registrations - Example N107RG

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