The first Falcon 2000DX, the next generation of Dassault’s Falcon 2000 family, took to the skies this week. Test pilots Denis Garnier and Herve Laverne flew the aircraft for two and a quarter hours, climbing to 41,000ft and reaching speeds of mach 0.89.
According to the company, performance was as expected: “The Falcon 2000DX was designed to fill an important niche in the Falcon product line,” said John Rosanvallon, president and CEO. “We expect a warm market reception for this aircraft and a strong future given its attractive price point and the superior fuel advantage it has over the competition.”
Outfitted with the Dassault’s EASy flight deck, the company says the aircraft’s operating costs will be 5% less than the Falcon 2000 it replaces. Powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW308C engines, the aircraft has a range of 3,250nm and was developed for customers with less extensive city pair requirements than its predecessor.
This means the 2000DX can leave New York for Washington DC and continue to San Francisco without adding fuel. The standard aircraft can climb directly to 41,000ft in 17min and can make short field landings with a low approach speed of 112kt.
Source: Flight Daily News
