Ultra Long Range Jet - Legacy Production
Dassault Falcon 7X: Complete Specs, Performance, and Buyer's Guide (2026)
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Dassault Falcon 7X: Complete Specs, Performance, and Buyer's Guide (2026)
The Dassault Falcon 7X, produced from 2007 to 2016 (succeeded in production by the Falcon 8X), is the industry's first fully fly-by-wire business jet and the founding ultra-long-range Dassault flagship trijet. Unveiled at the 2001 Paris Air Show with first flight on May 5, 2005, and public showcase at the 2005 Paris Air Show, the Falcon 7X was the first Falcon to be developed entirely on a virtual platform using Dassault Systèmes CATIA software (continuing the digital-design methodology established by the Falcon 2000). The aircraft is the first production Falcon equipped with winglets and the first fully fly-by-wire business jet. Powered by three Pratt & Whitney Canada PW307A turbofan engines (each producing 6,402 lbf flat-rated to ISA + 17°C with full FADEC), the Falcon 7X delivers 5,950 nautical miles of range, Mach 0.90 maximum operating speed (497 kts cruise), and a 51,000 ft service ceiling. The aircraft is operated by a crew of 3 (2 pilots + 1 flight attendant) with seating for up to 16 passengers (12-16 typical configuration, up to 19 maximum certified). The cabin features 39.1 ft length, 7.8 ft (2.34 m) width, 6.2 ft (1.88 m) stand-up height, 1,552 cu ft cabin volume, and 140 cu ft baggage. Honeywell EASy II Primus Epic avionics with four large-format LCD screens. Per Dassault, the 7X is 35% more efficient than the Falcon 900 (its predecessor in the long-range segment). Cabin altitude at 51,000 ft is 6,000 ft (typically lower at airline altitudes). Original new price (2007 era): $54 million. Pre-owned market today: $18-25 million (depending on year).
For operators wanting Dassault's first fly-by-wire trijet with ultra-long-range capability, EASy II Primus Epic avionics, the first winglets on a Falcon, and substantial pre-owned cost savings vs the current Falcon 8X, the 7X represents the foundational variant of Dassault's modern ultra-long-range trijet platform.
Falcon 7X Specifications at a Glance
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Category | Ultra Long Range Jet - Legacy Production |
| Production Status | Discontinued 2016 (succeeded by Falcon 8X 2016) |
| Designation | Dassault Falcon 7X |
| Manufacturer | Dassault Aviation |
| Unveiled | 2001 Paris Air Show |
| First Flight | May 5, 2005 |
| Public Showcase | 2005 Paris Air Show |
| Service Entry | 2007 |
| Production Years | 2007 to 2016 |
| Successor | Falcon 8X (2016-Present) |
| Industry Distinction | First fully fly-by-wire business jet |
| Industry Distinction | First production Falcon with winglets |
| Industry Distinction | First Falcon developed entirely virtually (CATIA) |
| Crew | 3 (2 pilots + 1 flight attendant typical) |
| Passengers (Typical) | 12 to 16 |
| Passengers (Max Certified) | 19 (rare) |
| Engines | 3× Pratt & Whitney Canada PW307A turbofans |
| Thrust per Engine | 6,402 lbf (flat-rated to ISA + 17°C) |
| Total Thrust | 19,206 lbf |
| Engine Family | Pratt & Whitney Canada PW300 |
| FADEC | Full Authority Digital Engine Control |
| Engine Configuration | 2 fuselage-mounted + 1 centrally located (trijet) |
| Avionics | Honeywell Primus Epic "Enhanced Avionics System" (EASy II) |
| Avionics Features | 4 large-format LCD screens, integrated navigation, high-definition terrain displays, graphic flight planning |
| Flight Control System | Fully fly-by-wire (industry-first for business aviation) |
| Wing Design | Clean-sheet new wing with first Falcon winglets |
| Wing Improvement vs 900 | 35% more efficient |
| Max Range (NBAA IFR 8 pax + 3 crew, Mach 0.80) | 5,950 nm (11,020 km) |
| Max Cruise Speed | Mach 0.90 |
| Cruise Speed (per Outlier Jets) | 497 kts max cruise |
| Service Ceiling | 51,000 ft |
| Cabin Altitude at 51,000 ft | 6,000 ft |
| Time to FL 390 | 15 min |
| Cabin Length | 39.1 ft |
| Cabin Width | 7.8 ft (2.34 m) |
| Cabin Height | 6.2 ft (1.88 m - stand-up flat floor) |
| Cabin Volume | 1,552 cu ft |
| Total Baggage Volume | 140 cu ft |
| Cabin Configuration | Up to 3 lounges |
| Wingspan | 86 ft |
| Length | 76 ft 1 in |
| MTOW | 70,000 lb |
| Takeoff Distance (SL, ISA, MTOW) | 5,710 ft (1,740 m) |
| Landing Distance (SL, Typical Landing Weight) | 2,070 ft (some sources cite higher) |
| Original New Price (2007 era) | $54,000,000 |
| Pre-Owned Range (2025) | $18,000,000 to $25,000,000 |
| Variable Operating Cost | $3,850/hr (per Altivation Aircraft) |
| Total Operator Cost Per Hour | $3,000 to $3,999 (per Elite Traveler) |
History as the First Fly-By-Wire Bizjet
The Falcon 7X represents Dassault's strategic decision to introduce fly-by-wire flight controls (validated through fighter aircraft heritage including Rafale and Mirage) to business aviation.
Platform timeline:
- 2001 Paris Air Show: Falcon 7X unveiled
- 2001-2005: Development
- May 5, 2005: First flight
- 2005 Paris Air Show: Public showcase
- 2005-2007: Flight testing (~1,500 hours)
- 2007: Service entry
- 2007-2016: Production run
- 2014: Falcon 8X announced as successor
- 2016: Falcon 7X production ends, 8X succeeds
- 2016-Present: 8X continues production
Why the Falcon 7X Was Significant
The Falcon 7X introduced industry-changing innovations:
1. First Fully Fly-By-Wire Business Jet
The defining industry-first achievement:
- Fighter-derived technology: Rafale, Mirage heritage
- Pitch limiting: Modern flight envelope protection
- Greater pilot control: Industry-first for bizjet
- Modern flight envelope: Industry-leading
- Continued through Falcon 8X, 6X, planned 10X: Platform heritage
2. First Production Falcon With Winglets
- Industry-first for Falcon family: Aerodynamic milestone
- Clean-sheet new wing design: Modern aerodynamics
- 35% more efficient than Falcon 900: Per Dassault
- Modern composite materials: Industry-leading
- Long-range capability foundation: Premium positioning
3. CATIA Virtual Design
- First Falcon developed entirely virtually: Modern methodology
- No physical model: Industry-leading
- Continued Dassault digital design heritage: From Falcon 2000
- Aerodynamic optimization: Per Dassault
4. Three-Engine Trijet Configuration
- Direct over-water routing benefit: Operational
- Engine-out safety: Major safety margin
- Mach 0.90 high cruise: Industry-leading
- Reduced cabin noise: Per Dassault
- Modern PW307A engines with FADEC: Established proven
5. Honeywell EASy II Primus Epic Avionics
- EASy flight deck: Same as 900EX EASy, 900DX, 2000EX EASy
- 4 large-format LCD screens: Modern
- Integrated navigation: Standard
- High-definition terrain displays: Modern
- Graphic flight planning: Modern
- Modern integrated systems: Established
6. Premium Cabin
- 39.1 ft cabin length: Substantial
- 1,552 cu ft cabin volume: Premium
- Up to 3 lounges: Configuration flexibility
- 6,000 ft cabin altitude at FL 510: Industry-leading
- 140 cu ft baggage: Substantial
Cabin Interior
The Falcon 7X cabin established Dassault's modern ultra-long-range design:
| Cabin Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Cabin Length | 39.1 ft |
| Cabin Width | 7.8 ft (2.34 m) |
| Cabin Height | 6.2 ft (1.88 m - stand-up flat floor) |
| Cabin Volume | 1,552 cu ft |
| Total Baggage | 140 cu ft |
Standard 12-16 Passenger Configuration
- Up to 3 Lounges: Premium configuration
- Standard 8-Passenger + 2 Divans: Typical layout (continued on 8X)
- Up to 19 Passengers: Maximum (rare)
- Forward Galley: Standard
- Forward + Aft Lavatories: Standard
- Mid-Cabin Storage: Substantial
- Crew Rest Area: Standard for ultra-long-range
- Premium leather seats: Standard
Cabin Features
- 39.1 ft cabin length: Substantial
- 7.8 ft (2.34 m) cabin width: Wide-body
- 6.2 ft (1.88 m) stand-up cabin: Premium
- 1,552 cu ft cabin volume: Premium
- 140 cu ft baggage: Substantial
- 6,000 ft cabin altitude at FL 510: Premium
- 3 separate lounge areas: Modern configuration
- Falcon Cabin HD+ CMS: Available
- WiFi throughout cabin: Available
- Premium materials: Dassault Design Studio
- Modern LED mood lighting: Standard
Performance
Speed and Range
| Performance Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Operating Mach | 0.90 |
| Max Cruise (Knots) | 497 kts |
| Range (NBAA IFR 8 pax + 3 crew, Mach 0.80) | 5,950 nm (11,020 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 51,000 ft |
| Cabin Altitude at 51,000 ft | 6,000 ft |
| Time to FL 390 | 15 min |
Runway Performance
| Field Performance | Value |
|---|---|
| Takeoff Distance (SL, ISA, MTOW) | 5,710 ft (1,740 m) |
| Landing Distance (SL, Typical Landing Weight) | 2,070 ft+ |
| Steep Approach Capable | Yes (London City) |
Typical Mission Examples
- New York to Riyadh (5,800 nm) - non-stop standard
- Paris to Singapore (~6,000 nm) - close to limit
- Los Angeles to Rome (~5,700 nm) - non-stop achievable
- Seattle to Shanghai (~5,000 nm) - non-stop comfortable
- New York to Jeddah (~5,800 nm) - non-stop achievable
Trijet Direct Over-Water Routing Benefit
- 3 engines enables direct over-water routing: Major operational benefit
- Saves time and fuel: vs twin-engine ETOPS routing
- Enhanced safety margins: Engine-out redundancy
- Industry-leading for ultra-long-range: Premium
Engines
Three Pratt & Whitney Canada PW307A turbofan engines, each producing 6,402 lbf flat-rated to ISA + 17°C (19,206 lbf total).
Key features:
- PW300 family: Modern reliability
- FADEC: Full Authority Digital Engine Control
- Hot-and-high performance: Flat-rated to ISA + 17°C
- Same family as 2000EX, 8X: Established proven
- Continued through PW307D on 8X: Platform heritage
- Reduced cabin noise + vibration: Per Dassault
Avionics: Honeywell EASy II Primus Epic
Industry-leading avionics suite:
- Honeywell Primus Epic "Enhanced Avionics System" (EASy II): Modern
- 4 large-format LCD screens: Modern integration
- Integrated navigation functions: Standard
- High-definition terrain displays: Modern
- Graphic flight planning: Modern
- Same EASy flight deck as 900EX EASy, 900DX, 2000EX EASy: Family standardization
- FADEC integration: Modern
- Modern retrofits common: FANS 1/A, CPDLC, ADS-B Out
Operating Costs
| Cost Item | Per Hour |
|---|---|
| Fuel | $2,200 to $2,800 |
| Engine Reserve | $1,000 |
| Airframe Maintenance | $1,100 |
| Misc Variable | $500 |
| Total Variable Cost | ~$4,800 to $5,400/hr |
Annual operating budget at 300 hours: approximately $5.0 million all-in.
Direct Operating Cost (per Altivation): $3,850/hr.
Pricing
| Year Range | Pre-Owned Price |
|---|---|
| 2014 to 2016 Falcon 7X (Final Production) | $23,000,000 to $25,000,000 |
| 2010 to 2013 Falcon 7X | $20,000,000 to $23,000,000 |
| 2007 to 2009 Falcon 7X (Early Production) | $18,000,000 to $20,000,000 |
Original new price (2007 era): $54,000,000.
Mission Profile
Best fit profiles:
- Ultra-Long-Range Operators: 5,950 nm range
- Trijet Direct Over-Water Routing Operators: Three-engine advantage
- Step-Up From Falcon 900: Major capability upgrade
- Operators Valuing First Fly-By-Wire: Industry-first technology
- Steep Approach Operators: London City standard
- Pre-8X Long-Range Buyers: Substantial value position
Less suited if:
- You need single-pilot certification (not certified)
- You require longest range available (consider Falcon 8X, Falcon 10X planned)
- You want current EASy III avionics (consider Falcon 6X, 8X)
- You want maximum cabin (Falcon 6X has 8'6" width)
- You require current Dassault factory product support (8X, 6X current focus)
Pros and Cons
What the Falcon 7X Does Well
- 5,950 nm range
- Mach 0.90 max operating speed
- 51,000 ft service ceiling
- 6,000 ft cabin altitude at FL 510
- Pratt & Whitney Canada PW307A engines
- Trijet safety (engine-out redundancy)
- Direct transoceanic routing (vs twin-engine ETOPS)
- 35% more fuel efficient than Falcon 900
- First fully fly-by-wire business jet
- First Falcon with winglets
- First Falcon developed virtually (CATIA)
- 39.1 ft cabin length
- 7.8 ft cabin width
- 6.2 ft stand-up cabin
- 1,552 cu ft cabin volume
- 140 cu ft baggage
- Up to 3 lounges configuration
- Up to 16-19 passengers
- Honeywell EASy II Primus Epic avionics
- 4 large-format LCD screens
- High-definition terrain displays
- Graphic flight planning
- 5,710 ft balanced field length
- Steep approach (London City)
- 15-minute climb to FL 390
- Substantial pre-owned cost savings ($18M-$25M vs $54M original)
- Dassault worldwide service network
Tradeoffs to Understand
- Production ended 2016 (10+ year old airframes minimum)
- Three engines = higher maintenance vs twin
- EASy II avionics dated vs current EASy III (8X, 6X)
- Two-pilot operation required (typically 3-person crew with FA)
- 5,950 nm less than Falcon 8X's 6,450 nm
- Less wing area than Falcon 6X
- 1,552 cu ft cabin volume less than Falcon 6X's larger cabin
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the Falcon 7X different from the Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X (2016) is the upgraded successor to the Falcon 7X (2007-2016). Key improvements: 3.5-foot cabin stretch (42'8" vs 39'2"), more powerful Pratt & Whitney Canada PW307D engines (6,722 lbf, +5% over 7X's PW307A 6,402 lbf), additional fuel tanks (+1,300 kg), more wing control surfaces (3 leading-edge slats + 3 airbrakes vs 7X's 2 each), 6,450 nm range (vs 7X's 5,950 nm, +500 nm), EASy III avionics (vs EASy II), and 5% more fuel efficient.
How is the Falcon 7X different from the Falcon 900EX?
The Falcon 7X (2007) was Dassault's first ultra-long-range trijet, with substantially more capability than the Falcon 900EX (1996-2003). Key differences: 7X has 5,950 nm range (vs 900EX's ~4,500 nm), Mach 0.90 max cruise (vs 900EX's Mach 0.84), fully fly-by-wire flight controls (industry-first), 35% more fuel efficient, modern PW307A engines (vs 900EX's TFE731-60), and EASy II avionics. The 7X is positioned as Dassault's modern ultra-long-range flagship.
How is the Falcon 7X different from the Falcon 6X?
The Falcon 6X (entered service November 30, 2023) is Dassault's new twin-engine large-cabin business jet. Key differences: 6X has 5,500 nm range (vs 7X's 5,950 nm, slightly less), wider cabin (8'6"/2.58 m vs 7X's 7'8"/2.34 m), taller cabin (6'6"/1.98 m vs 7X's 6'2"/1.88 m), Pratt & Whitney Canada PW812D engines (twin vs 7X's trijet PW307A), modern EASy III avionics, and lower acquisition cost. The 7X is positioned as ultra-long-range trijet; the 6X is large-cabin twin.
How far can a Falcon 7X fly?
The Falcon 7X has a maximum range of 5,950 nautical miles (11,020 km) at Mach 0.80 long-range cruise with 8 passengers + 3 crew + NBAA IFR reserves. Routes like New York to Riyadh, Paris to Singapore, and Los Angeles to Rome are non-stop achievable.
Is the Falcon 7X single-pilot certified?
No. The Falcon 7X requires 2 pilots minimum (typically operated with 3-person crew including flight attendant).
What engines power the Falcon 7X?
Three Pratt & Whitney Canada PW307A turbofan engines, each producing 6,402 lbf flat-rated to ISA + 17°C (19,206 lbf total). The PW307A is the founding variant of the PW307 family, with PW307D powering the successor Falcon 8X.
What was the original new price of the Falcon 7X?
The Falcon 7X's original new price was approximately $54 million (per Private Jet Card Comparisons, 2007-2016 era pricing). Pre-owned market today: $18-25 million (depending on year and condition).
What is fly-by-wire and why is it significant?
Fly-by-wire (FBW) is a flight control system in which the conventional manual flight controls are replaced with an electronic interface. Pilot inputs are converted to electronic signals processed by flight computers, which determine actuator movements. This provides: pitch limiting (flight envelope protection), greater pilot control precision, reduced pilot workload, and modern automation. The Falcon 7X was the first fully fly-by-wire business jet in the industry, deriving the technology from Dassault's fighter aircraft heritage (Rafale, Mirage).
The Bottom Line
The Dassault Falcon 7X represents Dassault's foundational entry into the ultra-long-range business jet segment and the industry's first fully fly-by-wire business jet. With substantial industry-first achievements (fly-by-wire flight controls derived from Rafale and Mirage fighter heritage, first Falcon with winglets, first Falcon developed entirely virtually using CATIA), the 7X delivered substantial capability: 5,950 nautical miles of range, Mach 0.90 max cruise, three Pratt & Whitney Canada PW307A engines (FADEC controlled, flat-rated to ISA + 17°C), Honeywell EASy II Primus Epic avionics with four large-format LCD screens, 51,000 ft service ceiling with 6,000 ft cabin altitude, and 35% more fuel efficiency than predecessor Falcon 900. The 39.1 ft cabin (7.8 ft width, 6.2 ft stand-up height, 1,552 cu ft volume, 140 cu ft baggage) provides up to 3 lounges configuration with seating for up to 16-19 passengers. Production from 2007 to 2016 established the foundation that the Falcon 8X (2016-Present) succeeded by adding 3.5 ft cabin stretch, more powerful PW307D engines, +500 nm range to 6,450 nm, and EASy III avionics. At current pre-owned pricing of $18M-$25M (vs $54M original), the Falcon 7X offers exceptional Dassault ultra-long-range trijet heritage value. Dassault worldwide service network continues to support the 7X platform.
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Production of the Dassault Falcon 7X ended in 2016. All acquisitions are pre-owned. Dassault provides worldwide parts/support. Specifications accurate as of 2026.