The Dassault Falcon 2000 is a midsize business jet designed and built by French company Dassault Aviation in the early 1990s. The Falcon 2000 was derived from the Falcon 900, with a shorter fuselage and a redesigned wing. The 10-passenger Falcon 2000 has a fuselage that is 7 feet (2.1 meters) shorter than the Falcon 900.
The Falcon 2000 had its first flight in March 1993, and it entered general aviation service in mid-1995. The original Falcon 2000 had a list price of just under $18 million in 1995. However, modern variations are quoted at $36 million.
- Dassault Falcon 2000 crew: two.
- Capacity: 8–10 passengers
- Length: 20.23 m (66 feet 4 inches).
- Wingspan: 21.38 meters (70 feet 2 inches).
- Height: 7.11 m (23 feet 4 inches).
- The maximum takeoff weight is 19,414 kilograms (42,801 pounds).
- Fuel capacity: 16,660 pounds (7,557 kg).
- Powerplant: Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW308C turbofan engines with 31.14 kN (7,000 lbf) thrust apiece.
- Maximum speed: Mach 0.85–0.862.
- Range: 7,408 km (4,603 mi, 4,000 NM) (6 passengers, 2 crew, Mach. 80)
- Service ceiling: 14,326 meters (47,001 feet).
- Take-off distance: 1,425 meters (4,675 feet)
- Landing distance: 689 metres (2,260 feet). (FAR 91, 6 passengers, SL, NBAA IFR reserves.)
The Falcon 2000 has blended winglets for increased efficiency and a number of militarized variations, giving it an advantage.
According to Dassault Aviation
“The Falcon 2000 inherited the Falcon 900’s fuselage diameter, wing design, and several circuits and systems, such as the landing gear. The resulting plane is a working tool for many major worldwide corporations, acting as an extremely pleasant, rapid, and cost-effective aerial office. The Falcon 2000 can fly at Mach 0.8 for 5,555 kilometers with eight passengers.
- Dassault’s FalconSphere Electronic Flight Bag is a package of features and apps that improve mission preparation and management for pilots and flight operations groups.
- The system saves significant time and costs.
- The system enhances operating safety and efficiency while providing an efficient user experience.Different variations of the Falcon 2000 series
Dassault Falcon 2000
It is the series’ original iteration, powered by two General Electric and AlliedSignal CFE738-1-1B turbofan engines with a thrust of 5,900 lbf (26.3 KN) each. The kind has a range of 2,850 NM (3,275 miles/5,265 kilometers). The type is outfitted with the Collins Pro Line 4 avionics package, which reduces pilot workload while providing high levels of situation awareness.
- Cabin Height: 6 feet. Cabin dimensions are 2 inches wide, 7 feet 7 inches long, and 26 feet in length. 3 cabins with a total volume of 1028 cubic feet.
- Internal Baggage: 134 cubic feet.
- Rate of Climb: 3730 fpm
- Climb rate for one engine in operation: 377 fpm.
- Maximum Speed: 475 kts.
- Normal cruise speed: 459 knots.
- Economy Cruise: 430 knots.
- Cost per hour: $4,082.54.
According to Global Air
“The Collins Pro Line 4 fully integrated avionics suite is installed in the cockpit, and it includes an Allied Signal GNS-XES Flight Management System, a Collins TWR-850 Doppler weather radar, and a dual channel Integrated Avionics Processor System.
Although the Falcon 2000 was touted as an affordable jet, it has exceeded expectations in terms of performance, with a top speed cruise of 479 mph at 39,000 feet and a climb rate of 3,730 feet per minute.
Dassault Falcon 2000EX
It is a revised version of the original 2000, powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW308C turbofan engines, each with 7,000 lb. (31 KN) thrust at takeoff. The type was certified in 2003 and has an enhanced range of 3,878 NM (4,465 miles, 7,185 kilometers).
Dassault Falcon 2000EX-EASy
This variation includes upgrades to the pressurization and oxygen systems, as well as other improvements. The type was certified in 2004 and has the Honeywell Primus Epic-based EASy avionics package, which includes synthetic vision.
The EASy flight deck is a smart, integrated, and feature-rich avionics system designed for teamwork.
A standard for situational awareness and improved flight planning.
Flight controls are ultra-smooth and sensitive, allowing for effortless hand-flying and passenger safety and comfort.
Dassault Falcon 2000DX.
The 2000DX is based on the 2000EX EASy model and has a lesser range of 3,250 NM (3,750 miles, 6,020 km), but it is powered by the same PW308C turbofan engines.
Dassault Falcon 2000LX
It is the longer-range variation of the 200EX EASy, which was certified in 2009. The variant is equipped with Aviation Partners’ Blended Winglets, which improve its operational range to 4,000 nautical miles (4,600 miles/7,400 kilometers). Notably, Dassault provided Aviation Partner winglets as a retrofit option for any Falcon 2000 series aircraft.
Dassault Falcon 2000S
It is a customized variation intended for short-field operations. Dassault lowered the landing distance to 705 meters, allowing this aircraft to land at nearly 50% more airports. The operational range is reduced by 430 nautical miles (800 kilometers) to 3,350 nautical miles (3,850 miles/6,200 kilometers). The aircraft’s fuel capacity is restricted to 14,600 lb (6,600 kg).
Dassault Falcon 2000LXS
It replaces the long-range 2000LX with better takeoff and landing performance, more passenger comfort, and a lower carbon footprint. The aircraft’s reduced approach speed (194 km/h vs. 210 km/h for the 2000LX) allows it to land at the same distance as turboprops.
According to Dassault Aviation,
“The Falcon 2000LXS’s large-body cabin is spacious, attractive, light-filled, and remarkably quiet, providing passengers with enhanced comfort on trips of any duration. Advanced connection and straightforward cabin management systems accessible via popular handheld devices boost productivity no matter how far from home you travel.”
Cabin comfort: At 7 feet 8 inches (2.34 m), the Falcon 2000LXS cabin is larger and more welcoming than most competitors, providing ample space for ten people for an eight-hour flight. You can stand comfortably and walk around with 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) of headroom. There is plenty of room to bring everything you need to work or relax.
Modern connectivity: Falcon 2000LXS owners can use Dassault’s TV FalconConnect system for high-speed internet and voice conversations. Falcon Connect provides a single point of contact for hardware, network installation, troubleshooting, and cost management, as well as easy access to data usage information via the FalconConnect site.
The Falcon 2000LXS cabin offers a peaceful and lighted environment, as expected from Falcon. The cabin is flooded with natural light through eighteen huge windows. The seats are designed to give each person a panoramic view.
Air is regularly renewed, allowing you to arrive energized, even after a lengthy mission. Advanced soundproofing produces a calm environment conducive to discussion or concentration.
Dassault Falcon 2000 MRA / MSA
It is a military version of the 2000LXS that serves as Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft (MRA) or Maritime Surveillance Aircraft (MSA). Dassault Aviation claims that the Falcon 2000LXS airframe is extremely capable of military applications. According to Dassault Aviation,
“The Falcon 2000LXS is part of a family of aircraft that benefit from military technology. For example, it features a more stronger airframe that can land at heavier weights, allowing you to tanker gasoline or make short journeys with a full payload. The 2000LXS, like other Falcons, is compatible with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Dassault Falcon 2000 Albatros
It is based on the 2000 MRA and was chosen to replace the Falcon 50 Suramar and the Falcon 200 Gardin for French Naval Aviation.
The Albatros is designed for maritime surveillance and intervention missions, including a multifunction radar under the fuselage, a high-performance electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) system, and a chain release mechanism for search and rescue operations.
The aircraft also includes dedicated communications systems, which provide improved connectivity to the ground and other platforms.
- FalconEye®, a Combined Vision System, offers flight crews with exceptional situational awareness in any weather, day or night.
- The technology provides a large margin of safety for all airport operations, particularly on rough terrain.
- Pilots are given assistance on approaches down to 100 feet before the runway is spotted.