The Falcon 10X introduces the largest, most comfortable, and
most versatile cabin ever designed in a purpose-built business jet.
“The objective,” says Dassault President & CEO Eric
Trappier, “is to allow passengers to experience time on board the aircraft as
just another part of their everyday life, not as a long interval between origin
and destination. So, they arrive feeling refreshed and at their very best.”
The aircraft’s spacious interior is eight inches wider
and two inches taller than its nearest competitor's, enabling owners to design interiors that feel more like modern living or working environments.
Technology Drawn from Cutting-edge Military Aircraft
Engineers applied
expertise drawn from the company’s cutting-edge military aircraft programs to
advance aerodynamics, materials, avionics and flight controls. Dassault
remains the only manufacturer in the world designing and building both advanced
fighter jets and business aircraft—a cross-disciplinary advantage now reflected
in the Falcon 10X.
At a cruising altitude of 41,000 feet, cabin pressure will
be maintained at an exceptionally low 3,000 feet, complemented by 100
percent fresh air continuously renewed throughout the cabin and
individually adjustable temperature zones. The 10X’s entirely new fuselage features 38 extra-large windows—nearly 50 percent larger than those on the Falcon 8X—that flood the cabin with natural light.
Measuring 9 feet, 1 inch wide (2.77 m) and 6 feet, 8 inches
tall (2.03 m), the cabin is larger than some regional jets. Customers can
configure three- or four-zone interiors, including expansive dining
areas, Falcon Privacy Suites, full-size bedrooms, and even optional shower
installations.
Flight Deck
The Falcon 10X introduces the NeXus flight deck, the
most advanced cockpit ever installed in a business jet.
Designed to reduce pilot workload and enhance situational
awareness—especially during demanding phases of flight—the NeXus cockpit
integrates large touch-screen displays with new automation tools that help
crews manage complex missions with greater confidence.
A standard dual FalconEye Enhanced Vision System adds
further safety and capability in low visibility, with new features that aid in
the most complex maneuvers, such as night circling approaches.
The Falcon 10X also introduces the third generation of
Dassault’s digital flight-control system in a business aircraft.
Integrated with a Smart Throttle, inspired by the controls of the Rafale
fighter, the system automatically manages both engines through a single control
while assisting pilots with functions such as noise-abatement climbs and
stabilized go-arounds. These combined digital capabilities make possible the
first automatic recovery mode in a large business jet, further extending the
safety envelope.
Engine Power
The new Pearl 10X engine features the Advance2 engine core,
the most efficient core available across the business aviation sector, and
combines it with a high-performance low-pressure system, resulting in a
superior thrust of more than 18,000 lb. The Pearl 10X offers a step-change in
power and efficiency, while delivering outstanding low noise and emissions
performance.
This combination will enable operators to have premium
airport accessibility and fly ultra-long-range connections, whilst also being
able to travel close to the speed of sound.
Next Step
With the unveiling complete, the Falcon 10X program now
moves toward its next big milestone: flight testing. Once airborne, the
aircraft will begin an extensive evaluation campaign designed to validate its
performance and bring the most advanced Falcon ever built into service.
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