1980 - 1996 Falcon 50
In 1973 Dassault began planning a long range, intercontinental version of the Falcon 20. The first idea was to go with a two engine aircraft but they later elected to go with three engines for airline standards of safety. When the engineers showed their plans to Marcel Dassault he told them to proceed but to also put the aircraft on the new supercritical wing that was already being designed for the Falcon 10. Three Honeywell TFE-731 engines mounted in the tail section power the Falcon 50. When the engineers were finished computer designing the Falcon 50 not only had a new supercritical wing but also a new lightweight fuselage. The first flight of the prototype Falcon 50 occurred in November 1976.
Aircraft Information
| Year: | 1980 - 1996 |
| Make: | Falcon |
| Model: | 50 |
| Active Fleet: | 239 - For Sale/Lease: 37 |
| Average Asking Price - February 2014: | $2,401,000 |
| Range: | 3,057 - 3,200 nm |
| Contact Number: | 1-847-726-5000 |
| Current Market Price / Availability: | REQUEST MARKET UPDATE REPORT |
General Performance & Specifications
| Cabin Height: | 5.80 Feet |
| Cabin Width: | 6.10 Feet |
| Cabin Length: | 23.50 Feet |
| Baggage Volume Internal: | 25.0 Cubic Feet |
| Baggage Volume External: | 90.0 Cubic Feet |
| Seats Executive: | *2/9 |
| Max. Take-Off Weight: | 38,320 lbs. |
| Max. Landing Weight: | 35,715 lbs. |
| Maximum Payload: | 3,570 lbs. |
| Balance Field Length: | 5,000 Feet |
| Landing Distance: | 3,649 Feet |
| Rate of Climb - All Engines: | 3,430 Feet / Minute |
| Rate of Climb - One Engine Out: | 601 Feet / Minute |
| Normal Cruise Speed: | 431 ktas |
| Max. Cruise Speed: | 480 ktas |
| Service Ceiling Max. Weight: | 41,000 Feet |
| Number of Engines: | 2 |
| Engine Manufacturer: | Honeywell |
| Engine Model: | TFE 731-3-1C |
Description
In 1973 Dassault began planning a long range, intercontinental version of the Falcon 20. The first idea was to go with a two engine aircraft but they later elected to go with three engines for airline standards of safety. When the engineers showed their plans to Marcel Dassault he told them to proceed but to also put the aircraft on the new supercritical wing that was already being designed for the Falcon 10. Three Honeywell TFE-731 engines mounted in the tail section power the Falcon 50. When the engineers were finished computer designing the Falcon 50 not only had a new supercritical wing but also a new lightweight fuselage. The first flight of the prototype Falcon 50 occurred in November 1976.
