Range
1800 NM
Max Speed
Mach 0.84
Capacity
Up to 4
Avionics
General Electric
Engines
CF700-2D-2
Origin
France
Ref ID: falcon-20. Subject to prior sale or removal from market.
About The Falcon 20
The Dassault Falcon 20 is a mid-size business jet from Dassault Aviation and an important chapter in the Falcon family. Known for efficient aerodynamics, pilot-friendly handling, and rugged French engineering, it helped establish Falcon aircraft as serious alternatives to larger and heavier business jets.
1,800 Nautical Mile Range
Mission capability suited to short and medium-range executive, charter, and special mission flying.
Mach 0.84 Top Speed
Fast cruise performance with Dassault's emphasis on efficient aerodynamics and handling quality.
Falcon Family Engineering
A Dassault design shaped by military-aircraft discipline, efficient wings, and robust operating margins.
CF700-2D-2 Engines
2 General Electric turbofans define the aircraft's thrust, maintenance, and operating profile.
Spotlight: 1,800 Nautical Mile Range
Mission capability suited to short and medium-range executive, charter, and special mission flying.
Milestones
Program Status
Out of Production
Falcon 20 Specifications
Performance
Max Cruise Speed
460 KTAS
(852 km/h)
Long Range Cruise
430 KTAS
(796 km/h)
Mach Speed
M 0.84
Max Range
1,800 NM
(3,334 km)
Service Ceiling
42,000 FT
(12,802 m)
Climb Rate
3,500 FPM
Takeoff Distance
5,200 FT
(1,585 m)
Landing Distance
3,200 FT
(975 m)
With a maximum range of approximately 1,800 nautical miles and a top operating speed of Mach 0.84, the Falcon 20 is designed for short and medium-range executive, charter, and special mission flying. Its runway performance, service ceiling, and mature systems make it relevant for buyers comparing Falcon efficiency, airport access, acquisition cost, and mission capability.
Powerplant
Engine Manufacturer
General Electric
Engine Model
CF700-2D-2
Engine Type
Turbofan
Thrust Per Engine
4,500 LBF
Engine Count
2
Maintenance Plan
On Condition
Noise Stage
Stage 3/4 compliant by configuration
The Falcon 20 is powered by 2 General Electric CF700-2D-2 turbofan engines, each rated at approximately 4,500 pounds of thrust. The engine installation is central to the aircraft's identity, especially on Dassault's trijet models where climb performance, redundancy, and short-field confidence became key selling points.
Operating Weights
MTOW (Max Takeoff)
28,660 LB
(13,000 kg)
Max Landing Weight
25,600 LB
(11,612 kg)
Max Zero Fuel Weight
22,000 LB
(9,979 kg)
Max Payload
2,500 LB
(1,134 kg)
Fuel Capacity
9,500 LB
(4,309 kg)
Operating Empty Weight
17,000 LB
(7,711 kg)
Operating weights dictate the structural limits and mission profile of the aircraft. With an MTOW of 28,660 lbs, the Falcon 20 offers a high payload-to-range ratio, allowing operators to carry a full cabin without sacrificing distance.
Falcon 20 Interior
Cabin Specs
Length
23.8 FT
(7.25 m)
Width
5.7 FT
(1.74 m)
Height
5.7 FT
(1.74 m)
The Falcon 20 cabin provides a practical executive cabin with club seating, galley, lavatory, and useful baggage access. Cabin dimensions are approximately 23.8 ft long, 5.7 ft wide, and 5.7 ft high, with seating for up to 9 passengers depending on configuration and about 41 cubic feet of baggage capacity.
Operating Economics
Based on an assumed utilization of 350 flight hours annually.
Variable Costs
Fixed Costs
Annual Budget
$1.02M
Estimated Total Spend
Market Leading Operators
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The Dassault Falcon 20 had an estimated new list price of about $1.8M. Current pre-owned values vary significantly by year, hours, inspection status, engine program, avionics, and interior condition.
The Falcon 20 has a maximum range of approximately 1,800 nautical miles under typical published long-range cruise assumptions.
The Falcon 20 can reach a top operating speed of about Mach 0.84, with normal cruise speeds depending on altitude, weight, and mission profile.
Depending on cabin configuration, the Falcon 20 can accommodate up to 9 passengers.