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Dassault Falcon 100

1983 – 1990

Key Facts

  • The Dassault Falcon 100 is a Light jet manufactured by Dassault between 1983 and 1990.
  • The Dassault Falcon 100 is powered by two Honeywell TFE731-2-1C engines, resulting in an hourly fuel burn of 211 Gallons per Hour.
  • Capable of cruising at up to 476 knots, the Dassault Falcon 100 can fly non-stop for up to 1532 nautical miles.
  • The aircraft can carry up to 6 passengers.
  • The Dassault Falcon 100 has an estimated hourly charter price of $2950, with a new list price of $4.7 million at the time of manufacture.

Overview & History

The Dassault Family crafts jets with high standards of engineering, structural quality, and technological advancement.

Although Dassault’s models have evolved and improved over time, the Falcon 100, a light, twin-turbo fan business jet, remains popular in the used aircraft market, and for good reasons.

It was introduced for the first time in 1983 as the redesigned continuation of the Falcon 10.

Following the redesign period, 37 Falcon 100s were built before production halted in 1989. 37 aircraft have been built so far.

Dassault Falcon 100 Performance

The Falcon 100 comes equipped with two Honeywell TFE 731-2-1C turbofan engines. Each engine is rated at 3,230 pounds of thrust with an inspection interval of 4,200 hours. With these engines, the Falcon 100 needs only 4,500 feet of runway to take off at sea level on a standard day.

This takeoff distance increases to 7,600 feet at an airport altitude of 5,000 feet and a temperature of 25 degrees Celsius. With four passengers, this private jet requires only 2,250 feet of runway to land.

The Falcon 100 features a maximum certified service ceiling of 45,000 feet and a range of 1,532 nautical miles. For a swift flight to your business destination, the Falcon 100 is capable of maintaining an airspeed of 476 knots at an altitude of 37,000 in a high-speed cruise configuration.

To make use of the Falcon 100’s impressive range, this private business jet is capable of maintaining an airspeed of 431 knots at an altitude of 41,000 feet in a long-range cruise configuration.

Dassault Falcon 100 Interior

The cabin of the Falcon 100 measures 12.9 feet in length, reaches 4.8 feet in height, and stretches 5 feet in width. In an executive club seating arrangement, the Falcon 100 is configured to provide seating for four passengers, although six may be accommodated in this layout in a high-density situation.

In other seating configurations, this private jet is capable of accommodating nine passengers.

Amenities of the Falcon 100 include a lavatory and internally accessible rear baggage storage.

Seven windows surround the cabin, allowing ample natural light for a comfortable working environment.

Featuring a maximum cabin differential pressure of 8.8 psi, the Falcon 100 is capable of maintaining a sea-level cabin altitude at an altitude of 23,000 feet.

Cockpit

One upgrade featured in the Falcon 10 redesign was an Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS) integrated glass cockpit.

A typical avionics package utilized for the Falcon 100 might include a ALT-55 radar altimeter, dual Collins FCS 85 flight directors, a Sperry Primus 400 color weather radar, dual Collins VHF 20A comms, dual VIR 30A navs, dual Collins DME 42, a Collins ADS 80 air data computer, dual Collins ADF 60A, Global GNS-XLS FMS, and a Collins APS 80 autopilot.

An additional avionic instrument featured on some Falcon 100s is the Collins EFIS 85 five-tube panel.

Dassault Falcon 100 Charter Cost

The cost to charter this jet starts at around $2,950 an hour.

Hourly charter rates do not include all taxes, fuel, and other fees. Charter costs will vary based on year of make/model, schedule, routing, passenger & baggage totals, and other factors.

Purchase Price

The acquisition cost for this jet typically ranges from $4.5 million.

The price of a jet depends on the production year; it can also go above the given range if the production is new.

It will cost buyers around $1.2 million per year which includes fuel, crew members, and maintenance, etc.

The price of a pre-owned example can be within $1-2million.

 

 

Performance

Comfort

Weights

Range: 1,532 nm Number of Passengers: 6 Baggage Capacity: 40 Cubic Feet
Cruise Speed: 476 knots Cabin Pressure: 8.8 PSI Max Take-Off Weight: 18,740 lbs
Ceiling: 45,000 feet Cabin Altitude: 8,000 feet Max Landing Weight: 17,640 lbs
Take-Off Distance: 4,500 feet Production Start: 1983
Landing Distance: 2,250 feet Production End: 1990

 

Dimensions

Power

Exterior Length: 42.6 feet Engine Manufacturer: Honeywell
Exterior Height: 15.1 feet Engine Model: TFE731-2-1C
Wingspan: 42.6 feet Fuel Burn: 211 Gallons per Hour
Interior Length: 12.9 feet
Interior Width: 5 feet
Interior Height: 4.8 feet
Interior/Exterior Ratio: 30%

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