Specifications
Category:Heavy Jet Manufacturer:Dassault Falcon
459 ktas Cruise Speed
370 ktas Max Speed
73000 lbs Max Payload
5880 ft Takeoff Distance
2245 ft Landing Distance
6415 nm Aircraft Range
Falcon 8X
Typical Seating
14 Passengers
Baggage Capacity
140.0 cu ft
Cabin Dimensions
6.17ft 7.58ft
42.58ft
Cabin Volume: 1991.41 cu ft
Falcon 8X
Typical Seating
14 Passengers
Baggage Capacity
140.0 cu ft
Cabin Dimensions
6.17ft 7.58ft
42.58ft
Cabin Volume: 1991.41 cu ft
Specifications
Category: Heavy Jet Manufacturer: Dassault Falcon
459 ktas Cruise Speed
370 ktas Max Speed
73000 lbs Max Payload
5880 ft Takeoff Distance
2245 ft Landing Distance
6415 nm Aircraft Range
Falcon 8X
Typical Seating
14 Passengers
Baggage Capacity
140.0 cu ft
Cabin Dimensions
6.17ft 7.58ft
42.58ft
Cabin Volume: 1991.41 cu ft
Specifications
Category:Heavy Jet Manufacturer:Dassault Falcon
459 ktas Cruise Speed
370 ktas Max Speed
73000 lbs Max Payload
5880 ft Takeoff Distance
2245 ft Landing Distance
6415 nm Aircraft Range

Cost Specification

Fuel

Cost Per Gallon

$7.05

Fuel Consumption

440GPH

Fuel Burn (600 NM)

3,536 Gallons

Operating Costs (Per Hour)

Fuel

$3,102

Maintenance Labor

$485

Parts

$556

Maintenance Programs

$1,029

Misc. Trip Cost

$1,675

Total Variables Cost

$6,362

Annual Fixed Costs

Insurance (Liability And Hull)

$55,000

Maintenance Software

$86,462

Misc. Services

$131,953

Periodic Costs

Modernization

$86,462

Training Costs

Flight Crew

$102,214

Maintenance Tech

$25,553

Facilities Costs

Hangar/Office Lease

$144,047

Misc Office

$29,855

Personnel Costs

Pilots

$489,553

Flight Attendants

$122,410

Technicians

$103,716

Contractors

$50,000

Total Annual Cost

Annual Fixed Costs + (Variable Costs * Hours Flown)

$3,972,025

More About Falcon 8X

The Falcon 8X, a marvel of modern aviation, delivers exceptional performance and comfort. With a range of 6,235 nautical miles, it can effortlessly transport passengers to distant destinations with ease. When carrying its maximum payload of 4,200 pounds, the Falcon 8X still boasts an impressive range of 5,555 nautical miles, ensuring the utmost versatility in flight planning. In terms of runway performance, it excels, needing just 5,880 feet to take off at sea level in standard atmospheric conditions. Even when departing from a 5,000-foot high runway with a temperature of 25 degrees Celsius, it requires a modest 8,540 feet for takeoff. Landing is equally impressive, with a landing distance of only 2,245 feet in standard conditions at sea level.

The Falcon 8X is not just about range and runway performance; it’s also designed for speed. At its maximum cruise speed, it can reach an impressive 497 knots, while its long-range cruise speed is a steady 459 knots. For shorter trips, it accelerates rapidly, covering 600 nautical miles in just 82 minutes and 1,000 nautical miles in 132 minutes. Even on extended journeys spanning 3,000 and 6,000 nautical miles, it maintains respectable trip speeds of 379 and 765 minutes, respectively.

Climbing to the skies, the Falcon 8X reaches a maximum certified altitude of 51,000 feet, allowing it to navigate above most weather systems and traffic, ensuring a smooth and efficient journey.

In terms of operational costs, the Falcon 8X offers efficiency. Variable costs per hour include fuel costs at $3,102, maintenance labor at $485, parts at $556, maintenance programs at $1,029, and miscellaneous trip costs at $1,675, totaling $6,362 per hour of flight. Annual fixed costs encompass insurance, both liability and hull coverage, at $55,000, maintenance software at $86,462, miscellaneous services at $131,953, and periodic modernization costs at $86,462. Training costs for flight crew and maintenance technicians account for $102,214 and $25,553, respectively. Facility costs, including hangar and office lease expenses, amount to $144,047, with additional miscellaneous office expenses totaling $29,855. Personnel costs, crucial to safe and efficient operations, include pilot salaries at $489,553, flight attendant expenses at $122,410, technician salaries at $103,716, and contractor fees at $50,000.

Considering both variable and fixed costs, the total annual cost for operating the Falcon 8X, calculated as the sum of annual fixed costs and variable costs multiplied by hours flown, is $3,972,025. The Falcon 8X offers a remarkable blend of performance, range, and efficiency, making it a premier choice for those seeking excellence in private jet travel.

 

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