Strong competitor to long-range jets
French jet manufacturer Dassault unveiled its new flagship Falcon 10X in Paris. After the 7X and 8X models that brought a different line in the private jet sector, Dassault, taking the excitement they created with the 6X even further, is coming to break all the rules with the 10X. The most prominent feature of Dassault Falcon 10X is that it is a flying “home” equipped with comfort and technology, with a range of 7500 nautical miles (13900 km). Dassault, aiming for the passengers to be completely rested and comfortable after getting off the plane, has given great importance to interior design.
Dassault CEO Eric Trappier described the Falcon 10X as “a new reference in business aviation. “The Falcon 10X will deliver a unique passenger experience and groundbreaking safety features on both short- and long-haul flights,” Trappier said. Trappier continued as “We have optimized every aspect of the aircraft with our passengers in mind and set a new benchmark for ultra-long-range aircraft.”
Interior design combining technology and craftsmanship
Dassault Falcon 10X will be the jet with the widest interior space among ultra-long range jets, with a cabin width of 2,77 m, a cabin height of 2,03 m and a cabin volume of 78,7 m3. Depending on occupants’ preference, the interior design can feature four lounges, including a bedroom with seating area and a private bathroom with full shower. To enhance the feeling of spaciousness inside the aircraft, four large windows will provide natural light to this private living space.
While the 38 windows in the cabin of 10X allow passengers to travel with natural light, those planning to buy the aircraft will be able to customize their interior seating and layouts by working with the Dassault team.
The French aviation company Dassault has identified passenger comfort as one of the top priorities of the 10X. Cabin air will be refreshed up to 10 times faster than most modern office buildings with the same type of filtration system found in most hospital intensive care units. As the plane ascends to a maximum altitude of 51.000 ft, the in-flight pressure, however, will feel more like navigating a mountain expedition. As flights on 10X can take more than 15 hours, the design of the aircraft was made by keeping all comfort factors above everything else.
Cabin Dimensions of Falcon 10X
Cabin Height: 6’8” (2,03 m)
Cabin Width: 9’1” (2,77 m)
Cabin Length: 50’10” (16,4 m)
Cabin Volume: 2780 ft3 (78,7 m3)
Luggage Volume: 198 ft3 (5,6 m3)
Direct flight opportunity regardless of distance
Falcon 10X will be able to fly non-stop from New York to Hong Kong or from Los Angeles to Istanbul. This jet, which plans to settle next to its rivals at the top with a maximum range of 7500 Nm, aims to offer all journeys in the comfort of home, no matter how long the distance. Let’s remind, Bombardier Global 7500 has a maximum range of exactly 7700 Nm, and Bombardier Global 8000 has a maximum distance of 7900 Nm.
New generation engines led by Rolls-Royce
Dassault’s trijet tradition comes to an end, as the 10X is designed with two engines just like the 6X powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PurePower engines.
The design team decided to use Rolls-Royce Pearl 10X engines for the Falcon 10X. Rolls-Royce, which has 7 million flight hours experience in 460 different aircraft, claims that these engines are much more powerful and efficient, thanks to the new generation technologies they use in their 10X engines, which minimizes friction and drag. In addition, the heat resistance of the blades has increased considerably with the single crystals they use in turbine blades.
Thanks to the new twin-engine design, specially designed carbon fiber wings can also be used. Dassault’s Carlos Brana said: “We changed the material from which we made the wings from metal to carbon fiber, which is something we’ve already done on the Rafale fighter we did.” This new wing design makes the Falcon 10X efficient at high speeds and safe at low speeds, just like the Rafale.
Aviation regulations may change
With the pilots in mind as well as the passengers, Dassault has added many special designs and technologies to the cockpit. In addition to making flights as smooth as possible, it has also invested in fly-by-wire technology, which includes “power control” to provide maximum efficiency for flying especially in harsh weather conditions. If the aircraft loses its position or loses altitude, it will be able to stabilize itself at the push of a button. A new generation throttle lever that can control both engines, 4 large and multi-touch capable touchscreens, head-up display screens, cockpit seats that can be converted into flat beds so that both pilots can rest during low workload stages are just some of these features. While one pilot is resting in his seat in the form of a bed, the other pilot will be able to fulfil all his responsibilities easily. Making ambitious statements, Dassault officials claim that aviation regulations can change with the cockpit system they have newly developed, which can be controlled by a single pilot.
Able to land on runways shorter than 2.500 ft, the 10X will also be able to operate at smaller airports where large aircraft cannot be used. The Falcon 10X’s low-speed vertical approach will be complemented by the industry’s first combined vision system, the FalconEye, to achieve low-speed performance, with the added benefit of its composite wings.
A breath of fresh air in the private jet charter industry
Aiming to change the dynamics in the industry, Falcon 10X has already excited the aviation industry with its long range, comfortable interior design, improved flight systems, new generation engine and wing structure. Due to the pandemic that has affected the whole world, aircraft manufacturers, relying on the increasing interest in the private jet market in recent days, continue to launch their flagships. As more personal flight experiences become a trend, hectic moments await the private plane charter industry in the coming years.
It is stated that the introduced Dassault Falcon 10X will enter service at the end of 2025.
