Large Cabin Long Range Jet - Current Production
Dassault Falcon 900LX: Complete Specs, Performance, and Buyer's Guide (2026)
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Dassault Falcon 900LX: Complete Specs, Performance, and Buyer's Guide (2026)
The Dassault Falcon 900LX, in production since 2010, is the latest variant of the historic Falcon 900 series and Dassault's premier long-range trijet business jet, designed to replace the Falcon 900EX EASy. The Falcon 900LX was announced at EBACE 2008 as a development of the 900 series incorporating High Mach Blended Winglets designed by Aviation Partners Inc., delivering 300 nm of additional range over its predecessor. The Falcon 900LX retains Dassault's distinctive trijet configuration (a hallmark since the Falcon 50 of 1979) with three Honeywell TFE731-60 turbofan engines producing 5,000 lbf each. The aircraft delivers a maximum range of 4,750 nautical miles, Mach 0.84 maximum operating speed, typical approach speed of just 111 knots (more than 10 knots slower than competing jets), and a 51,000 ft service ceiling. The aircraft is operated by two pilots with seating for up to 12 passengers (14 in some configurations) in a 33 ft 2 in cabin with 24 cabin windows. The Honeywell Primus Epic EASy II flight deck features electronic charting and satellite weather capability. From 2010 through 2024, 61 Falcon 900LX aircraft have been manufactured (2017 industry data). Current Q2 2025 factory list price: $44 million. Pre-owned average: $24.27 million.
For operators wanting Dassault Falcon trijet heritage with proven safety, transatlantic range capability, steep approach access, and the most-refined Falcon 900 variant available, the Falcon 900LX represents the platform's commercial pinnacle.
Falcon 900LX Specifications at a Glance
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Category | Large Cabin Long Range Jet - Current Production |
| Production Status | Active production (2010-Present) |
| Designation | Dassault Falcon 900LX |
| Manufacturer | Dassault Aviation |
| Service Entry | 2010 |
| Announcement | EBACE 2008 |
| Production Years | 2010 to Present |
| Total Units Built | 61 (per 2017 industry data, continuing production) |
| Predecessor | Falcon 900EX EASy (2003-2010) |
| Family Heritage | Falcon 900 series (since 1986) |
| Distinctive Configuration | Trijet (3 engines) |
| Falcon 900 Family Range Improvement | +300 nm over Falcon 900EX |
| Crew | 2 pilots |
| Passengers (Standard) | 12 |
| Passengers (Some Configurations) | 14 |
| Passengers (Max Per planephd) | 19 |
| Engines | 3× Honeywell TFE731-60 turbofans |
| Thrust per Engine | 5,000 lbf (22.25 kN) at sea level up to ISA +17°C |
| Total Thrust | 15,000 lbf |
| Engine Family | Honeywell TFE731 (over 11,000 in service, 100M+ flight hours) |
| Avionics | Honeywell Primus Epic EASy II |
| Industry-First Feature | High Mach Blended Winglets (Aviation Partners Inc design) |
| Wing Features | Leading-edge slats + double-slotted flaps + winglets |
| Sustainable Aviation Fuel | Compatible |
| Max Range | 4,750 nm (8,800 km) |
| Range (Seats Full per Aircraft Cost Calculator) | 4,680 nm |
| Max Cruise Speed | 459 kts (528 mph) |
| Max Operating Mach (MMO) | 0.84 |
| Typical Approach Speed | 111 knots (10+ knots slower than competing jets) |
| Service Ceiling | 51,000 ft |
| Cabin Length | 33 ft 2 in |
| Cabin Width | 7 ft 8 in (92 in) |
| Cabin Height | 6 ft 2 in (74 in - stand-up flat floor) |
| Cabin Windows | 24 (all in passenger seating area) |
| Cabin Sound Levels | Near library-quiet |
| Cabin Lighting | Innovative LED mood lighting system |
| Cabin Zones | 3 separate lounge areas (work, dining, sleep) |
| Total Baggage Volume | 127 cu ft (internal) |
| Balanced Field Length | 5,084 ft |
| Landing Distance | 2,927 ft |
| MTOW | ~49,000 lb |
| Current List Price (Q2 2025) | $44,000,000 |
| 2023 Equipped Price | $44,700,000 |
| Pre-Owned Average | $24,270,000 |
| Annual Operating Cost (450 hr) | $3.53M ($7,851/hr per Aircraft Cost Calculator) |
History as the Latest Falcon 900 Variant
The Falcon 900LX represents the latest evolution of the historic Falcon 900 series, which traces back to the 1979 Falcon 50 (the first transatlantic-range business jet).
Platform timeline:
- 1979: Original Falcon 50 service entry (first transatlantic Falcon)
- 1984: Falcon 900 announced
- September 21, 1984: Falcon 900 first flight
- 1987: Falcon 900 production begins
- 1991: Falcon 900B (increased range variant)
- 1996: Falcon 900EX (improved engines, range, glass cockpit)
- 2003: Falcon 900EX EASy (Honeywell Primus Epic)
- 2008: Falcon 900LX announced at EBACE (Aviation Partners winglets)
- 2010: Falcon 900LX service entry (replaces 900EX EASy)
- 2010-Present: Active production (61 aircraft built as of 2017 data)
- 2023: Equipped price $44.7M
Key Improvements Over Falcon 900EX EASy
The Falcon 900LX introduced focused improvements over the predecessor 900EX EASy:
1. High Mach Blended Winglets (Aviation Partners Inc Design)
The defining 900LX improvement:
- +300 nm range extension: Over predecessor 900EX
- Drag reduction: Improved efficiency
- Better climb performance: Operational benefit
- Iconic Aviation Partners design: Industry-recognized
- Same supplier as Falcon 2000LXS winglets: Proven engineering
2. EASy II Avionics
- Modernized Honeywell Primus Epic EASy II: Updated for 2010 era
- Electronic charting: Integrated
- Satellite weather: Standard
- Modern flight management: Integrated
- Smart, feature-packed avionics system: Per Dassault
- "Most intuitive man-machine interface in business aviation": Per Dassault marketing
3. Innovative LED Mood Lighting System
- First major LED cabin lighting system: Industry-first for Falcon
- High-quality white light: Modern
- Programmable ambiance: Multiple settings
- Work, rest, dining settings: Customer flexibility
- All 24 cabin windows in passenger area: Bright daylight cabin
4. Refined Cabin Design
- Three separate lounge areas: Work, dining, sleep
- Library-quiet cabin: Advanced acoustical insulation
- Fingertip cabin management: Armrest controls
- Ergonomic furnishings: Premium design
5. Enhanced Performance
- 4,750 nm range: Major improvement
- Mach 0.80 cruise capability: Operational versatility
- 111 knots approach speed: Slower than competing jets
- Better airfield access: Steep approach standard
Cabin Interior
The Falcon 900LX cabin features Dassault's signature trijet large-cabin design:
| Cabin Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Cabin Length | 33 ft 2 in |
| Cabin Width | 7 ft 8 in (92 in) |
| Cabin Height | 6 ft 2 in (74 in - stand-up flat floor) |
| Cabin Zones | 3 separate lounge areas |
| Cabin Windows | 24 (all in passenger seating area) |
| Sound Levels | Library-quiet |
| Total Baggage | 127 cu ft (internal) |
Standard 12-Passenger Configuration
- Three Separate Lounge Areas: Work, dining, sleep
- Forward Galley: Standard
- Two Club-Four Forward: Common
- Aft Conference/Dining Area: With table
- Aft Lavatory: Standard
- Up to 14 Passengers: Some configurations
- Up to 19 Passengers: Maximum per planephd
Cabin Features
- 24 closely-spaced windows: All in passenger area
- 6 ft 2 in stand-up flat floor: Premium
- 7 ft 8 in cabin width: Comparable to Falcon 2000LXS
- Innovative LED mood lighting: Standard
- High-quality white light + programmable: Modern
- Library-quiet cabin acoustic insulation: Advanced
- Fingertip cabin management: Armrest controls
- Falcon Cabin HD+ CMS: Available
- High-speed internet: Available
- Lie-flat sleeping options: Standard
Performance
Speed and Range
| Performance Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Cruise Speed | 459 kts (528 mph) |
| Max Operating Mach (MMO) | 0.84 |
| Range | 4,750 nm (8,800 km) |
| Range (Seats Full) | 4,680 nm |
| Service Ceiling | 51,000 ft |
| Typical Approach Speed | 111 knots |
Runway Performance
| Field Performance | Value |
|---|---|
| Balanced Field Length | 5,084 ft |
| Landing Distance | 2,927 ft |
| Steep Approach Capable | Yes (London City) |
| 111 kt approach speed | 10+ kt slower than competitors |
Typical Mission Examples
- New York to Moscow (4,200 nm) - achievable
- Los Angeles to London (5,400 nm) - close to limit
- Geneva to Chicago (4,300 nm) - comfortable
- Mumbai to London City (4,300 nm) - comfortable
- Hong Kong to Sydney (4,500 nm) - achievable
- New York to Paris (3,160 nm) - very comfortable
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
- Operator preference for transoceanic: Significant advantage
Engines
Three Honeywell TFE731-60 turbofan engines, each producing 5,000 lbf of thrust (15,000 lbf total).
Key features:
- TFE731 family ubiquity: Over 11,000 engines in service, 100M+ flight hours
- Reliable and time-tested: Per Dassault
- Lower fuel consumption than predecessors: Modern efficiency
- Less maintenance required: Modern reliability
- 5,000 lbf at sea level up to ISA +17°C: Performance margin
Avionics: Honeywell Primus Epic EASy II
Modernized cockpit suite:
- Honeywell Primus Epic EASy II: Modern integrated avionics
- Electronic charting: Integrated
- Satellite weather: Standard
- Modern flight management: Integrated
- "Most intuitive man-machine interface in business aviation": Per Dassault
- Designed for teamwork: Smart integrated system
Operating Costs
| Cost Item | Per Hour |
|---|---|
| Fuel (~328 gph) | $2,950 to $3,150 |
| Engine Reserve (3 engines) | $1,200 |
| Airframe Maintenance | $1,000 |
| Misc Variable | $500 |
| Total Variable Cost | ~$5,650 to $5,850/hr |
Annual operating budget at 450 hours: approximately $3.5 million all-in (per Aircraft Cost Calculator $3,533,128 total budget).
Variable operating cost per Aircraft Cost Calculator: $7,851/hr (all-in 450-hour basis).
Total cost of ownership per planephd (typical price $10.15M): $1,525,845.
Pricing
| Year Range | Price |
|---|---|
| 2024 to 2026 Falcon 900LX (Current List Q2 2025) | $44,000,000 |
| 2020 to 2023 Falcon 900LX | $28,000,000 to $38,000,000 |
| 2014 to 2019 Falcon 900LX | $15,000,000 to $25,000,000 |
| 2010 to 2013 Falcon 900LX (Early Production) | $10,000,000 to $15,000,000 |
Q2 2025 factory list price: $44,000,000. 2023 equipped price: $44,700,000. Pre-owned average: $24,270,000.
Mission Profile
Best fit profiles:
- Long-Range Trijet Operators: 4,750 nm with trijet safety
- Step-Up From Falcon 900EX EASy: +300 nm with winglets
- Dassault Family Operators: Brand continuity
- Transoceanic Direct Routing Operators: Three-engine advantage
- Steep Approach Operators: London City standard
Less suited if:
- You need lowest operating costs (3 engines = higher maintenance)
- You require single-pilot certification (not certified)
- You want 6,000+ nm range (consider Falcon 7X, 8X, or Global 6500)
- You need fly-by-wire (consider Falcon 7X, 8X, or 6X)
- You want EASy III or current Garmin (EASy II is previous gen)
Pros and Cons
What the Falcon 900LX Does Well
- 4,750 nm range
- 51,000 ft service ceiling
- Mach 0.84 max operating speed
- 459 kts cruise
- 111 kts approach speed (slower than competitors)
- Trijet safety (engine-out redundancy)
- Direct transoceanic routing (vs twin-engine ETOPS)
- 33'2" cabin length
- 6'2" stand-up flat floor
- 7'8" cabin width
- 24 closely-spaced windows
- 3 separate lounge areas
- Innovative LED mood lighting
- Library-quiet cabin
- Honeywell TFE731-60 engines (proven family with 100M+ hours)
- Honeywell Primus Epic EASy II
- High Mach Blended Winglets (Aviation Partners design)
- Sustainable Aviation Fuel compatible
- Fighter jet tolerance airframe (Dassault military heritage)
- 5,084 ft balanced field
- Steep approach capable (London City)
Tradeoffs to Understand
- Three engines = higher maintenance vs twin
- EASy II avionics dated vs current EASy III (Falcon 6X)
- Two-pilot operation required
- $44M list price substantial
- 4,750 nm less than Falcon 7X/8X
- TFE731 family inherently less powerful than PW800/Pearl families
- Slower than newer competitors (Mach 0.84 vs Mach 0.90+)
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the Falcon 900LX different from the Falcon 900EX EASy?
The Falcon 900LX (2010) is the modernized successor to the Falcon 900EX EASy (2003-2010). Key improvements: Aviation Partners High Mach Blended Winglets (+300 nm range), updated EASy II avionics (vs original EASy), innovative LED mood lighting system, and various interior refinements. The 900LX retains the trijet configuration and Honeywell TFE731-60 engines from its predecessor.
How is the Falcon 900LX different from the Falcon 7X/8X?
The Falcon 7X (entered service 2007) and Falcon 8X (entered service 2016) are larger, longer-range trijet successors with: fly-by-wire flight controls, longer range (5,950 nm and 6,450 nm respectively, vs 900LX's 4,750 nm), wider cabin, more powerful engines, and current production. The 900LX is positioned in the large-cabin/long-range segment; the 7X/8X are ultra-long-range.
How is the Falcon 900LX different from the Falcon 2000LXS?
The Falcon 2000LXS is a twin-engine super-midsize jet (vs 900LX's trijet large-cabin). The 2000LXS has wider cabin (7'8" finished width same as 900LX), 4,000 nm range (vs 900LX's 4,750 nm), short-field capability, EASy II avionics, and PW308C engines. The 900LX is larger and longer-range; the 2000LXS is more efficient and short-field optimized.
How far can a Falcon 900LX fly?
The Falcon 900LX has a maximum range of 4,750 nautical miles (8,800 km), with seats-full range of 4,680 nm. Routes like New York to Moscow and Hong Kong to Sydney are non-stop achievable.
Is the Falcon 900LX single-pilot certified?
No. The Falcon 900LX requires two pilots.
What engines power the Falcon 900LX?
Three Honeywell TFE731-60 turbofan engines, each producing 5,000 lbf of thrust at sea level up to ISA +17°C. The TFE731 family is the most common business jet engine family with over 11,000 engines in service and more than 100 million hours of operation logged.
What is the benefit of the trijet configuration?
The three-engine configuration provides several benefits: (1) Direct over-water routing (vs twin-engine ETOPS routing requirements), saving time and fuel on transoceanic missions. (2) Enhanced engine-out safety margins. (3) Better hot-and-high performance through additional thrust. (4) Operator preference for transoceanic missions where engine reliability matters most. The Falcon trijet configuration has been Dassault's signature since the 1979 Falcon 50.
What are High Mach Blended Winglets?
High Mach Blended Winglets are an Aviation Partners Inc design that smoothly blends the wing tip into a vertical surface, reducing drag and improving cruise efficiency at high Mach numbers. The 900LX winglets extend the aircraft's range by 300 nm over the predecessor 900EX. Aviation Partners also designed winglets for the Falcon 2000LXS and many other business jets.
The Bottom Line
The Dassault Falcon 900LX represents the latest and most-refined variant of the historic Falcon 900 trijet series, delivering 4,750 nm transatlantic range, Honeywell TFE731-60 engines with Aviation Partners High Mach Blended Winglets, innovative LED mood lighting (industry-first for Falcon), library-quiet cabin acoustics, and the most-intuitive EASy II avionics interface in business aviation (per Dassault). With Dassault's distinctive trijet configuration enabling direct over-water routing, 111-knot approach speed (10+ knots slower than competing jets), and 24 closely-spaced cabin windows for natural light, the 900LX offers unique operational advantages. Current Q2 2025 list price of $44 million reflects the substantial investment in modern Falcon long-range capability. Pre-owned average of $24.27 million offers strong value for operators wanting Dassault Falcon heritage with trijet safety and proven Honeywell TFE731 reliability.
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Related Aircraft Guides:
- Dassault Falcon 900EX EASy: Direct Predecessor (Pre-Winglet)
- Dassault Falcon 2000LXS: Twin-Engine Super-Mid Sibling
- Dassault Falcon 7X: Ultra-Long-Range Trijet Successor (5,950 nm)
- Dassault Falcon 8X: Ultra-Long-Range Trijet Successor (6,450 nm)
- Dassault Falcon 6X: New Twin-Engine Falcon (5,500 nm Range)
- Bombardier Global 5500: Direct Competitor (5,900 nm)
The Dassault Falcon 900LX is currently in active production. Aircraft available through Dassault Aviation and authorized brokers. Specifications accurate as of 2026.