The final assembly team at Dassault Aviation, in Bordeaux-Merignac (), today opened the doors of Charles Lindbergh Hall to show the world the company's newest and most advanced aircraft, the Falcon 6X.
“Today's launch is a significant achievement. I am delighted to present the advancement of an all-new aircraft design within the Falcon family, the spacious Falcon 6X.”, said Eric Trappier, president of Dassault Aviation. “The challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic required exceptional perseverance and cooperation from Dassault and its partner companies.”
While circumstances forced the company to hold a “virtual” launch, the event had a global reach. Customers and operators from around the world logged on to see the aircraft make its first public appearance.
And despite the novelty of the environment, the live-streamed world premiere was a huge success, attracting record numbers of visitors. Anyone interested can watch the event in its entirety by accessing www.Falcon6XRollout.com or in the video at the end of the article.
“The Falcon 6X represents a major step forward for extended cabin business jet operators.,” continued Trappier. “Its award-winning cabin – the tallest and widest in business aviation – offers levels of space, comfort, productivity and safety that will set a new benchmark in the long-haul segment.”
The launch paves the way for the completion of the ground test program and the extensive systems checks that must be carried out before the first flight, which is scheduled to take place early next year.
In recent months, Pratt & Whitney Canada completed ground and flight testing of the aircraft's PW812D engine, paving the way for the 6X's first flight.
The aircraft carries 12 to 16 engers with individual seats in three lounges
separated.
With a range of 5.500 nm (10186 km) and a top speed of Mach .90, the Falcon 6X can connect engers to major business centers everywhere. You can fly from São Paulo to Paris, from London to Hong Kong or from Los Angeles to Moscow, non-stop.
The Falcon 6X can also make low, safe approaches at just 109 knots, slower than other business jets. This allows the 6X, like the other Falcons, to safely access small airports equipped with very short, difficult-to-access runways.
The first flight is scheduled for 2021 and certification and initial delivery are planned for 2022.
Inside
The Falcon 6X cabin is six feet, six inches (1,98 m) high and 8 feet, 6 inches (2,58 m) wide – created with the aim of being the tallest and widest cross-section in a business jet – and approximately 40 feet 8 inches (12,3 m) long. The cabin can accommodate 16 engers in three separate lounges, providing space for multiple configurations, including a large area between the crew entrance access and a spacious aft lounge.
Every element of cabin style and design has been completely rethought, the result of extensive customer research and input from Dassault Aviation's own Design Studio. The harmonious, uninterrupted lines enhance the cab's sense of space and organization.
The presence of 29 extra-large windows lets in significant natural light, including a unique galley skylight (a first in business aviation), designed to provide additional light in an area often devoid of natural light.
“The industry has been moving towards bigger and bigger interiors, and our customers said that what they wanted most from our new Falcons was more space,” continued Trappier. "We've designed the Falcon 6X cabin-out, enger-centered, yet deliver the high performance and other flight qualities that customers value in Falcons."
