Dassault Falcon 7X
| Falcon 7X/8X | |
|---|---|
| A Falcon 7X, landing gear down, flaps deployed | |
| General information | |
| Type | Intercontinental business jet |
| National origin | France |
| Manufacturer | Dassault Aviation |
| Primary users | Air Alsie |
| Number built | 289 (7X, Q1 2020), ~50 (8X, 2018) |
| History | |
| Manufactured | 2005–2023 |
| Introduction date | 7X: 15 June 2007 8X: 5 October 2016 |
| First flight | 7X: 5 May 2005 8X: 6 February 2015 |
| Developed from | Dassault Falcon 900 |
The Dassault Falcon 7X is a large-cabin, 5,950-nautical-mile (11,019 km; 6,847 mi) range business jet manufactured by Dassault Aviation. Unveiled at the 2001 Paris Air Show, its first flight took place on 5 May 2005 and it entered service on 15 June 2007. The Falcon 8X, first delivered on 5 October 2016, is derived from the 7X and has an extended range of 6,450 nmi (11,945 km; 7,423 mi) made possible through engine optimization, aerodynamic refinements as well as an increase in fuel capacity.