Dassault Falcon 2000
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2019}}
{{short description|Business jet}}
{{Infobox aircraft
|name= Falcon 2000
|image= File:20130519190713!2010-07-15 Falcon2000 private N671WM EDDF 01 (cropped).jpg
|caption=
|type= Business jet
|national_origin=France
|manufacturer= Dassault Aviation
|designer=
|first_flight= 4 March 1993
|introduction=
|retired=
|status= Active in production
|primary_user=
|more_users=
|developed_from = Dassault Falcon 900
|variants=
}}
The Dassault Falcon 2000 is a business jet produced by French Dassault Aviation, a member of its Falcon business jet line. Developed from the Falcon 900 trijet, the smaller twinjet has less range.
Development
File:Dassault Falcon 2000 LX interior.JPG
The Falcon 900 fuselage was shortened by {{cvt|7|ft}} to carry up to 10 passengers. The wing leading edge was modified and its inboard slats were removed.
It was introduced in 1995 for $17.85 million,{{cite news |url= https://aviationweek.com/business-aviation/aircraft-propulsion/20twenty-continuously-improved-falcon-2000 |title= The Continuously Improved Falcon 2000 |author= Bill Carey |date= October 27, 2022 |work= Business & Commercial Aviation }} while the 2023 Falcon 2000LXS lists for $36 million.{{cite news |url= https://infogram.com/bca-table-2023-jets-1ho16vorwrp8x4n |title= Purchase planning handbook - Jets table |date= Second Quarter 2023 |work= Business & Commercial Aircraft}}
Variants
;{{visible anchor|Falcon 2000}}
:Original version certified in 1994 with CFE (General Electric & AlliedSignal) CFE738-1-1B turbofans,{{Cite web |url=http://www.airliners.net/aircraft-data/stats.main?id=176&submit=Search |title=Airliners.net description of the Falcon 2000 |access-date=23 November 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110525060110/http://www.airliners.net/aircraft-data/stats.main?id=176&submit=Search |archive-date=25 May 2011 |url-status=live }}{{cite book |title=Jane's All the World's Aircraft 2000–01 |editor1-last=Jackson |editor1-first=Paul |year=2000 |publisher=Jane's Information Group |location=Coulsdon, Surrey, United Kingdom |isbn=978-0710620118 |edition=91st |pages=130–131}} with {{Convert|5,918|lbf|kN|abbr=off|lk=on}} of thrust each, a range of {{Convert|2841|nmi|abbr=~|lk=in|0}} range and Collins Pro Line 4 avionics suite.
;{{visible anchor|Falcon 2000EX}}
:Re-engined variant certified in 2003 with Pratt & Whitney Canada PW308C turbofan engines, {{cvt|7,000|lbf|kN}} each, offering a {{cvt|3,878|nmi}} range.
;Falcon 2000EX EASy
:Marketing designation for a 2000EX with changes to pressurisation and oxygen systems, certified in 2004,{{cite web |title=Type Certificate Data Sheet F2000, F2000EX |url=http://easa.europa.eu/ws_prod/c/doc/Design_Appro/Aircrafts/TCDS%20A.008%20Falcon%202000_2000EX%20(iss%202%20dtd%2023%20Apr%2009).pdf |publisher=European Aviation Safety Agency |access-date=18 September 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100529191531/http://www.easa.europa.eu/ws_prod/c/doc/Design_Appro/Aircrafts/TCDS%20A.008%20Falcon%202000_2000EX%20%28iss%202%20dtd%2023%20Apr%2009%29.pdf |archive-date=29 May 2010 }} and Honeywell Primus Epic-based EASy avionics suite, including synthetic vision. Undertook steep approach trials at London City Airport on 18 March 2010, becoming the first Dassault twin-jet to visit apart from the much older, diminutive Dassault Falcon 10.
;Falcon 2000DX
:Updated model certified in 2007 and based on the 2000EX EASy with the same PW308C turbofans.{{Cite web |url=http://www.dassaultfalcon.com/aircraft/2000dx/performance.jsp |title=Dassault Falcon 2000DX specifications |access-date=20 June 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080704074154/http://www.dassaultfalcon.com/aircraft/2000dx/performance.jsp |archive-date=4 July 2008 |url-status=live }} Shorter-range of {{cvt|3,250|nmi}} for $28.5 million.
;Falcon 2000LX
:Longer-range 2009 variant of the Falcon 2000EX EASy, with the addition of Aviation Partners Blended Winglets, giving it a range capability of {{convert|4000|nmi}}.{{Cite web |url=http://www.dassaultfalcon.com/aircraft/2000lx/performance.jsp |title=Dassault Falcon 2000LX specifications |access-date=23 November 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081202180504/http://www.dassaultfalcon.com/aircraft/2000lx/performance.jsp |archive-date=2 December 2008 |url-status=live }} The same winglets are certified for the entire Falcon 2000 series as a retrofit kit.
;Falcon 2000S
:Variant which began testing in 2011 with short field characteristics.{{Cite web |url=http://www.zawya.com/story/Dassault_presents_the_Falcon_2000S_business_jet_for_the_first_time_in_the_Middle_East-ZAWYA20121211055655/ |title=Dassault presents the Falcon 2000S business jet for the first time in the Middle East. |access-date=11 December 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131103225602/http://www.zawya.com/story/Dassault_presents_the_Falcon_2000S_business_jet_for_the_first_time_in_the_Middle_East-ZAWYA20121211055655/ |archive-date=3 November 2013 |url-status=live }} Landing distance has been reduced to 705 meters, opening up 50% more airports than other aircraft in this class.[http://www.avionics-intelligence.com/news/2012/12/12/dassault-s-falcon-2000s-beats-performance-targets.html "Dassault's Falcon 2000S Beats Performance Targets."]{{Dead link|date=July 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} Compared to the $5 million more expensive LXS, the S range is shorter by {{cvt|500|mi|km nmi}} by restricting its fuel capacity to {{cvt|14,600|lb}}. It burns {{cvt|2,350|-|2,400|lb}} of fuel in the first hour and {{cvt|1,600|-|1,650|lb}} afterwards, and can take off in {{cvt|4,325|ft}} at sea level on a standard day.{{cite news |url= http://aviationweek.com/bca/used-aircraft-report-dassault-falcon-2000s |title= Used Aircraft Report: Dassault Falcon 2000S |date= May 24, 2017 |author= Fred George |work= Aviation Week Network}} In 2021, its equipped price was $28.8M.{{cite news |url= https://infogram.com/bca-table-jets-1h8n6m3l3dvqj4x?live |title= Purchase planning handbook - Jets table |date= Second Quarter 2021 |work= Business & Commercial Aircraft}} It offers a {{cvt|3,350|nmi}} range.
;Falcon 2000LXS
:Replacement for the long-range 2000LX and introduced in 2014. Relative to its predecessor, the Falcon 2000LXS offers greatly improved takeoff and landing performance, superior cabin comfort and reduced emissions. It also has a lower approach speed (194 km/h vs. 210 km/h), enabling it to land in a shorter distance, 689 m vs. 800 m, equivalent to turboprop aircraft.{{Cite web |url=http://www.aviationweek.com/Article.aspx?id=%2Farticle-xml%2Fawx_10_29_2012_p0-511599.xml |title=Falcon Combines 2000S With 2000LX For New LXS. |access-date=3 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131104115003/http://www.aviationweek.com/Article.aspx?id=%2Farticle-xml%2Fawx_10_29_2012_p0-511599.xml |archive-date=4 November 2013 |url-status=live }}[http://www.heraldonline.com/2012/10/29/4373013/dassault-introduces-the-falcon.html "Dassault Introduces the Falcon 2000LXS."]{{dead link|date=January 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} In 2021, its equipped price was $35.1M.
;Falcon 2000MRA/MSA
: The Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft (MRA) or Maritime surveillance aircraft (MSA) is a militarized variant based on the Falcon 2000LXS. Six Falcon 2000MSA were ordered by the Japan Coast Guard in 2015, with delivery expected from 2019 onwards.{{harvnb|Grolleau|2021|p=53}}{{cite news |url=http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2645 |title=Japan Coast Guard Selects Dassault Aviation's Falcon 2000 Maritime Surveillance Aircraft |date=22 April 2015 |access-date=22 April 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150723224649/http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2645 |archive-date=23 July 2015 |url-status=live }}
;Falcon 2000 Albatros
File:Falcon 2000 Albatros-002.jpg's militarized variant of the Falcon 2000LXS]]
Derived from the Falcon 2000MRA, the Falcon 2000 Albatros was selected in 2020 to replace the French Naval Aviation's Falcon 50 Surmar and Falcon 200 Gardian aircraft. The aircraft is designed for maritime surveillance and intervention missions. It will incorporate a multifunction under-fuselage radar, a high-performance electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) system, observation windows, a Search & Rescue chain release system and dedicated communications systems. Seven units have been ordered and are to be delivered from 2025 onwards, with the acquisition of five additional units planned for a total of twelve aircraft.[http://www.meretmarine.com/article.cfm?id=108644 Dassault présente un nouvel appareil pour remplacer les Falcon 50 et Guardian] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100817092302/http://www.meretmarine.com/article.cfm?id=108644 |date=17 August 2010 }} and [http://www.dassault-aviation.com/fr/aviation/actualites/archives/2009/idex-2009.html?L=0 Maquettes du Falcon 2000 MRA au salon IDEX 2009] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110927030816/http://www.dassault-aviation.com/fr/aviation/actualites/archives/2009/idex-2009.html?L=0 |date=27 September 2011 }}
Operators
=Civil operators=
The aircraft is operated by private individuals, companies and executive charter operators. A number of companies also use the aircraft as part of fractional ownership programs.
=Military and government operators=
;{{BUL}}
;{{JAP}}
- Japan Coast Guard: Six Falcon 2000 MSA ordered.
;{{SLO}}
- Slovenian Air Force and Air Defence{{Cite web |url=http://www.slovenskavojska.si/struktura/15-polk-vojaskega-letalstva/152leesk/ |title=152.Leesk |access-date=2 June 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170709105359/http://www.slovenskavojska.si/struktura/15-polk-vojaskega-letalstva/152leesk/ |archive-date=9 July 2017 |url-status=live }}
;{{ROK}}
- Republic of Korea Air Force: 2 ELINT Falcon 2000s on order.Anderson, Guy. [http://www.janes.com/products/janes/defence-security-report.aspx?ID=1065932057 "South Korea boosts ISR capabilities with Dassault Falcons"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120126070758/http://www.janes.com/products/janes/defence-security-report.aspx?ID=1065932057 |date=26 January 2012 }}. IHS Jane's. 29 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
;{{FRA}}
- French Air and Space Force: 1 Falcon 2000EX and 1 Falcon 2000LX in service. The two aircraft are part of the French presidential fleet.
- French Navy: 7 Falcon 2000 Albatros on order; 5 additional units planned.
;{{THA}}
- Royal Thai Police : 1 Falcon 2000s
Specifications (Falcon 2000LXS)
File:PW&C PW308C of a Falcon 2000S (3).jpg
{{Aircraft specs
|prime units?=met
|crew=2
|capacity=10 passengers
|length m=20.23
|span m=21.38
|height m=7.11
|max takeoff weight kg=19,414
|fuel capacity=16,660 lb (7,557 kg)
|more general=
|eng1 number=2
|eng1 name=Pratt & Whitney Canada PW308C
|eng1 type=turbofan engines
|eng1 kn= 31.14
|max speed mach=0.85-0.862
|range km=7408
|range note=(6 passengers, 2 crew, Mach .80)
|ceiling m=14,326
|more performance=
- Take-off distance: {{cvt|1,425|m|0}}
- Landing distance: {{cvt|689|m|0}} ((FAR 91, 6 pax, SL, NBAA IFR reserves)
}}
See also
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- Bombardier Challenger 605
- Bombardier Challenger 350
- Cessna Citation Longitude
- Embraer Legacy 450/500 and Praetor 500/600
- Embraer Legacy 600
- Gulfstream G450
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References
{{Reflist}}
- {{cite magazine |last=Grolleau |first=Henri-Pierre |title=Future French Falcons |magazine=Air International |date=May 2021 |volume=100 |issue=5 |pages=52–57 |issn=0306-5634}}
External links
{{Commons category|Dassault Falcon 2000}}
- [http://www.dassault-aviation.com/en/falcon/falcon-family/falcon-2000-series/falcon-2000s/ Falcon 2000S] Official Page
- {{cite news |url= http://compair.aviationresearch.com/database_files/TheImage_513.pdf |title= Dassault Falcon 2000LX |work= Business & Commercial Aviation |date= September 2009 |url-status= dead |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160713085611/http://compair.aviationresearch.com/database_files/TheImage_513.pdf |archive-date= 13 July 2016 |df= dmy-all }}
- {{cite news |url= https://www.dassaultfalcon.com/PublishingImages/IMAGES/Media-center/Media-gallery/Publications/B%20CA%20March%202012%202000LX%20Op%20Survey%20(2).pdf |title= Class Warfare: Falcon 2000S |work= Business & Commercial Aviation |date= July 2011 |access-date= 29 July 2016 |archive-date= 8 January 2017 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20170108173605/https://www.dassaultfalcon.com/PublishingImages/IMAGES/Media-center/Media-gallery/Publications/B%20CA%20March%202012%202000LX%20Op%20Survey%20(2).pdf |url-status= dead }}
- {{cite news |url= http://www.dassaultfalcon.com/PublishingImages/IMAGES/Media-center/Media-gallery/Publications/B%20CA%20March%202012%202000LX%20Op%20Survey.pdf |title= Dassault Falcon 2000LX |work= Business & Commercial Aviation |date= March 2012}}
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