Range
3150 NM
Max Speed
Mach 0.84
Capacity
Up to 4
Avionics
Honeywell
Engines
TFE731-3-1C
Origin
France
Ref ID: falcon-50. Subject to prior sale or removal from market.
About The Falcon 50
The Dassault Falcon 50 is a super 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.
3,150 Nautical Mile Range
Mission capability suited to regional international and coast-to-coast missions.
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.
TFE731-3-1C Engines
3 Honeywell turbofans define the aircraft's thrust, maintenance, and operating profile.
Spotlight: 3,150 Nautical Mile Range
Mission capability suited to regional international and coast-to-coast missions.
Milestones
Program Status
Out of Production
Falcon 50 Specifications
Performance
Max Cruise Speed
480 KTAS
(889 km/h)
Long Range Cruise
430 KTAS
(796 km/h)
Mach Speed
M 0.84
Max Range
3,150 NM
(5,834 km)
Service Ceiling
49,000 FT
(14,935 m)
Climb Rate
3,515 FPM
Takeoff Distance
4,700 FT
(1,433 m)
Landing Distance
2,950 FT
(899 m)
With a maximum range of approximately 3,150 nautical miles and a top operating speed of Mach 0.84, the Falcon 50 is designed for regional international and coast-to-coast missions. 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
Honeywell
Engine Model
TFE731-3-1C
Engine Type
Turbofan
Thrust Per Engine
3,700 LBF
Engine Count
3
Maintenance Plan
On Condition
Noise Stage
Stage 3/4 compliant by configuration
The Falcon 50 is powered by 3 Honeywell TFE731-3-1C turbofan engines, each rated at approximately 3,700 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)
38,800 LB
(17,599 kg)
Max Landing Weight
35,200 LB
(15,966 kg)
Max Zero Fuel Weight
27,500 LB
(12,474 kg)
Max Payload
3,320 LB
(1,506 kg)
Fuel Capacity
15,520 LB
(7,040 kg)
Operating Empty Weight
20,200 LB
(9,163 kg)
Operating weights dictate the structural limits and mission profile of the aircraft. With an MTOW of 38,800 lbs, the Falcon 50 offers a high payload-to-range ratio, allowing operators to carry a full cabin without sacrificing distance.
Falcon 50 Interior
Cabin Specs
Length
23.5 FT
(7.16 m)
Width
6.1 FT
(1.86 m)
Height
5.9 FT
(1.80 m)
The Falcon 50 cabin provides a practical executive cabin with club seating, galley, lavatory, and useful baggage access. Cabin dimensions are approximately 23.5 ft long, 6.1 ft wide, and 5.9 ft high, with seating for up to 9 passengers depending on configuration and about 90 cubic feet of baggage capacity.
Operating Economics
Based on an assumed utilization of 350 flight hours annually.
Variable Costs
Fixed Costs
Annual Budget
$1.42M
Estimated Total Spend
Market Leading Operators
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The Dassault Falcon 50 had an estimated new list price of about $10.5M. Current pre-owned values vary significantly by year, hours, inspection status, engine program, avionics, and interior condition.
The Falcon 50 has a maximum range of approximately 3,150 nautical miles under typical published long-range cruise assumptions.
The Falcon 50 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 50 can accommodate up to 9 passengers.