Dassault Aviation took the covers off its brand-new business jet, the Falcon 10X, which is set to make its maiden voyage by 2025.
The aircraft is still under development, but the French manufacturer has let us in on some of the features of its new flagship.
The aircraft is powered by twin Rolls-Royce Pearl 10X engines, each capable of 18,000 lbs of thrust and speeds as high as Mach 0.925 (686 mph). With this setup, the business jet will be able to fly for 7,500 nautical miles (8,630 miles) on a single load of fuel, an impressive range figure for an aircraft of this kind.
However, the engines aren’t even the most exciting parts of the Falcon 10X. Namely, its cabin is the largest among all purpose-built business aircraft in the world. To be precise, it stands 6.6 ft (2.3 meters) tall and 9.1 ft (2.77 meters) wide.
Moreover, the manufacturer has given its customers the option to configure the sectional cabin based on their preference. It can be configured to house up to four zones, including a private bathroom with a stand-up shower and a large master bedroom along with a sitting/dining area.
If that’s not enough comfort, the Falcon 10X also comes with a super-efficient built-in filtration system that filters and purifies the air ten times faster than most office buildings in the world. Besides, it features a total of 38 large windows that ensure light reaches every passenger inside.
Although the aircraft will be flying at higher altitudes of 41,000 ft, its onboard pressure will be equivalent to flying at a comfortable 3,000 ft. In addition to that, the seats inside the cockpit can be completely reclined and converted into beds, meaning either of the pilots can rest while the other controls the aircraft in low workload situations.
The company treated all these comfort features as a top priority, considering the jet will usually fly long distances, lasting more than 15 hours.
Inside the cockpit, the Falcon 10X features Dassault’s own FalconEye advanced vision system with Head-Up Displays (HUDs), which come in handy, especially in extreme weather conditions where the visibility is close to zero.
Moreover, it also includes a next-generation Digital Flight Control System with only one throttle to control both engines. Meanwhile, the computer monitors and adjusts the power output of each engine. The system can also stabilize the jet on its own in case of emergencies.
Dassault has made use of carbon fiber in building the wings, making the aircraft lightweight and giving it a performance boost. Besides, the 10X only requires a runway length of fewer than 2,500 ft, meaning it can take off and land in smaller airports too.
