Inside The $50 Million Dassault Falcon 900LX Private Jet
Intro
This is the Dassault Falcon 900LX, a proven performer that sets the standard in its class for reliability, versatility, and fuel economy. Here is everything you need to know about the Dassault Falcon 900LX.
1:25 - Cabin
Stepping inside the Dassault Falcon 900LX cabin, it offers 1,264 cubic feet or 35.8 cubic meters of space, and comfortably accommodates up to 19 passengers depending on the configuration. The galley is more akin to a luxury kitchen than a typical airplane food prep area.
The forward cabin typically features a four-seat club configuration ideal for business meetings. In the mid-cabin, you're likely to find a dining setup. The aft cabin is generally designed for relaxation, with configurations ranging from single, fully reclining seats to three-place divans that convert into beds.
The ambient LED lighting has been calibrated to simulate natural light patterns. The 24 windows are significantly larger than its predecessors.
Air is refreshed every two to three minutes, and the cabin is pressurized to a maximum altitude of 6,000 feet even when the aircraft is cruising at its maximum altitude of 51,000 feet.
From an in-flight entertainment perspective, the Falcon 900LX is equipped with a state-of-the-art system, and a cabin management system that enables passengers to control lighting, window shades, and temperature via smartphone or tablet.
Engineers have employed advanced soundproofing materials and design techniques to minimize cabin noise. At cruise, the noise levels are often as low as 50 decibels.
Located at the rear of the cabin, the lavatory offers full-standing headroom and is equipped with premium fixtures and finishes. And finally, storage space offers 127 cubic feet or 3,600 liters of in-flight-accessible baggage space.
4:23 - Cockpit
Stepping inside the Dassault Falcon 900LX cockpit, the other big improvement to the 900LX is the addition of the EASy II, which is a development of the EASy cockpit.
EASy II incorporates a number of changes into the avionics, including adding a number of capabilities, such as electronic charting and satellite weather. The EASy interface is based on drop-down menus. The pilot makes use of cursor control devices, two of which are located on either side of the power levers, in order to locate that cursor in the desired place and execute a command, navigate further, or access a menu option. Two alphanumeric FMS keypads are located just above the CCDs within easy reach.
The screens are arrayed with just 3 displays across the top, a PFD on either side, and a shared MFD. The MFD, in the view of the company’s human factors experts, should be shared between the captain and the copilot.
One of the new selling points of EASy II is synthetic vision, and Honeywell’s syn viz is a tour de force as it captures the outside world with striking realism, working in a variety of features, like superimposed range rings, dynamic pitch ladders that change depending on the phase of flight and enhanced color-coding consistency. The effect is a flight display that is easier to read and interpret.
7:08 - Engine, Performance Specs, and Flying Experience
Now, let’s talk about the engine, performance specifications, and how it flies. The Dassault Falcon 900LX is powered by three Honeywell TFE731-60 engines with a TBO of 6,000 hours, each producing 5,000 pounds of thrust. The aircraft requires 5,360 feet or 1,635 meters of runway to take off at sea level on a standard day.
The engines allow a maximum rate of climb per minute of 4,000 feet or 1,220 meters, and a maximum cruising altitude of 51,000 feet or 15,550 meters. The plane has a maximum speed of Mach 0.87 or 580 knots, a maximum cruise speed of Mach 0.84 or 560 knots, with an average hourly fuel burn of 330 gallons or 1,250 liters.
The jet has a maximum range of 4,750 nautical miles, which is 5,470 miles or 8,800 kilometers, and a minimum landing distance of 2,400 feet or 730 meters, with a maximum net payload of 4,850 pounds or 2,200 kilograms and a full-fuel payload of 1,760 pounds or 800 kilograms.
8:39 - Purchase and Charter Price
The base purchase price for a new Falcon 900LX is $44 million before options, and the Dassault Falcon 900LXcharter price is estimated at $8,000 to $12,000 per hour. Naturally, prices will vary depending on availability, fuel prices, ground fees, and more.
8:56 - Operating Cost
While the Dassault Falcon 900LX's annual fixed cost is roughly $600,000 to $900,000, the Dassault Falcon 900LX's average hourly operating cost is estimated at $4,000 to $6,000.
9:07 - Outro
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15 авг 2024
