The Dassault Falcon 50 is a French super-midsize, long-range business jet, featuring a trijet layout with an S-duct air intake for the central engine. It has the same fuselage cross-section and similar capacity as the earlier twin-engined Falcon 20, but is a completely new design that is area ruled and includes a more advanced wing design.
Basic initial variant with Honeywell TFE 731-3-1C engines and optional auxiliary power unit (APU); 252 manufactured, with one serving as a prototype for the Falcon 50EX.
Seats Full Range (NM / SM): 2980 / 3429
Ferry Range (No Payload) (NM / SM): 3,120 / 3,590
Balance Field Length* (Take-off Distance in Feet): 4,875
Landing Distance (Feet): 2,673
Average Block Speed (KTS / MPH): 420 / 484
Normal Cruise (KTS / MPH): 420 / 483
Long Range Cruise Speed (KTS / MPH): 400 / 460
Fuel Usage (Gallons Per Hour): 343.00
Service Ceiling (Feet): 49,000
Useful Payload With Full Fuel (Lbs): 1,248
Maximum Take Off Weight: 38,320
Maximum Landing Weight: 35,715
Basic Operating Weight: 21,450
Total Usable Fuel Weight: 15,132
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Minimum Crew / Maximum Passengers: 2 / 9
Baggage Capacity External / Internal (Cubic Feet): 90 / 25
Cabin Height (Feet): 5’10”
Cabin Width (Feet): 6’1″
Cabin Length (Feet): 23’6″
Cabin Volume (Cubic Feet): 833.92
Years in Production: 1980-1996
Active Fleet (approximate): 236.00
Airframe Maintenance Per Hour: $873.00
Engine / APU Maintenance Per Hour: $986.00
Fuel Cost based on Gallons Per Hour: $1,457.75
Crew Misc.: $466.00
Total Variable Cost Per Hour: $3,782.75
Cost Per NM: $9.00