Dassault Falcon jets are the French alternative to Gulfstream and Bombardier. Built by the same company that makes the Rafale fighter, they are known for fighter-style flight controls, short runway performance and, on some models, a distinctive third engine. In this guide we explain every Falcon in Dassault’s 2026 line-up, with the same facts for each: range, cabin size, seats, engines, cockpit and what it is best for.
Quick answer: Dassault lists five business jets. The new Falcon 10X (7,500 nm, a 9 ft 1 in wide cabin) is still in development and due in 2029. The three-engine Falcon 8X flies 6,450 nm, the wide-cabin Falcon 6X 5,500 nm, and the Falcon 2000LXS 4,000 nm. The three-engine Falcon 900LX completes the range.
Dassault Falcon Jets at a Glance
| Model | Status | Max range | Passengers | Max speed | Cabin (L x W) | Engines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcon 10X | In development (2029) | 7,500 nm (13,890 km) | Up to 19 | Mach 0.925 | 53.1 ft x 109 in (16.40 x 2.77 m) | 2 x Rolls-Royce Pearl 10X |
| Falcon 8X | In service (2016) | 6,450 nm (11,945 km) | 12 to 16 | Mach 0.90 | 42.7 ft x 92 in (13 x 2.34 m) | 3 x PW307D |
| Falcon 6X | In service (2023) | 5,500 nm (10,186 km) | 12 to 16 | Mach 0.90 | 40.3 ft x 102 in (12.30 x 2.58 m) | 2 x PW812D |
| Falcon 2000LXS | In service | 4,000 nm (7,408 km) | 8 to 10 | Mach 0.86 | 26.2 ft x 92 in (7.98 x 2.34 m) | 2 x PW308C |
Sources: Dassault pages for the Falcon 10X, Falcon 8X, Falcon 6X and Falcon 2000LXS. Ranges with 8 passengers and NBAA IFR reserves. PW = Pratt & Whitney Canada.
Dassault Aviation: The Company in Brief
According to Wikipedia, Marcel Bloch founded the company as the Société des Avions Marcel Bloch in 1929; he later changed his name to Marcel Dassault. Based in Paris, Dassault Aviation builds both business jets and military aircraft, including the Rafale fighter flown by the French Air Force and Navy. That fighter know-how shows in the Falcons: the 10X, 8X and 6X have digital fly-by-wire flight controls.
There is an India link too. Wikipedia says Dassault’s facility in Nagpur will be the first outside France to host a final assembly line for the Falcon 2000LXS, and the first Nagpur-built Falcon 2000 is expected to fly in 2028.
| Company fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Paris, France |
| Founded | 1929, by Marcel Bloch (later Marcel Dassault) |
| Also builds | Rafale fighter and military aircraft |
| Employees | 14,600 (2024) |
| Revenue | About EUR 7.42 billion (2025) |
| India | Falcon 2000LXS final assembly line planned in Nagpur |
Source: Wikipedia: Dassault Aviation.
1. Dassault Falcon 10X: The Widest Cabin (in Development)
The Falcon 10X is Dassault’s new flagship, built to take on the Gulfstream G700 and Bombardier Global 8000. Its headline is the cabin: 109 in (2.77 m) wide and 80 in (2.03 m) tall, wider and taller than either rival, with 38 windows that Dassault calls the largest it has ever fitted. It will fly 7,500 nm, enough for Paris to Santiago at Mach 0.85 or Geneva to Singapore at Mach 0.90, Dassault says. Wikipedia says Dassault launched it on 6 May 2021 at a price of US$75 million, it first flew on 19 June 2026, and it is now expected to enter service in 2029 after earlier targets of 2025 and 2027.
Falcon 10X specifications
| Falcon 10X | Figure |
|---|---|
| Maximum range | 7,500 nm (13,890 km), 8 passengers |
| Maximum operating speed | Mach 0.925 |
| Passengers | Up to 19 |
| Cabin (L x H x W) | 53.1 ft x 80 in x 109 in (16.40 x 2.03 x 2.77 m) |
| Cabin volume | 2,780 cu ft (78.70 m3) |
| Windows | 38 |
| Baggage | 198 cu ft (5.60 m3) |
| Engines | 2 x Rolls-Royce Pearl 10X, more than 18,000 lb (80.1 kN) each |
| Maximum altitude | 51,000 ft |
| Take-off / landing distance | Under 6,000 ft / under 2,500 ft |
| Maximum take-off weight | 115,000 lb (52,163 kg) |
| Length / wingspan / height | 109.6 ft / 110.3 ft / 27.6 ft (33.40 / 33.60 / 8.4 m) |
| Entry into service | Expected 2029 |
Sources: Dassault: Falcon 10X; dates and price from Wikipedia: Dassault Falcon 10X.
In the cockpit, the new NeXus flight deck has multi-touch screens and fully reclining pilot seats. A Smart Throttle works with the fly-by-wire system, and the FalconEye Combined Vision System can guide approaches down to 100 ft in poor weather. Passengers can have an optional Privacy Suite that converts between a meeting room and a bedroom. Best for: buyers who want the biggest cabin in business aviation and can wait until 2029.
2. Dassault Falcon 8X: The Three-Engine Long-Ranger
The Falcon 8X is the longest-range Falcon in service, flying 6,450 nm with 12 to 16 passengers on three engines, a classic Falcon layout. It can land with just 2,220 ft of runway at typical weight, useful at short or high-altitude airports. Wikipedia says it was announced in May 2014, first flew on 6 February 2015 and was first delivered on 5 October 2016, with an equipped price of US$62.5 million in 2022.
Falcon 8X specifications
| Falcon 8X | Figure |
|---|---|
| Maximum range | 6,450 nm (11,945 km), 8 passengers |
| Maximum operating speed | Mach 0.90 |
| Passengers | 12 to 16 |
| Cabin (L x H x W) | 42.7 ft x 74 in x 92 in (13 x 1.88 x 2.34 m) |
| Cabin volume | 1,695 cu ft (48 m3) |
| Windows | Up to 32 |
| Engines | 3 x Pratt & Whitney Canada PW307D, 6,722 lb (29.90 kN) each |
| Maximum altitude | 51,000 ft |
| Take-off / landing distance | 5,880 ft / 2,220 ft (1,792 / 677 m) |
| Length / wingspan / height | 80.3 ft / 86.3 ft / 26.1 ft (24.46 / 26.29 / 7.94 m) |
| Price | About US$62.5 million equipped (2022) |
Sources: Dassault: Falcon 8X; dates and price from Wikipedia: Dassault Falcon 7X.
Inside, owners can choose a three-lounge layout with a shower at the back, an optional Privacy Suite and HEPA/ULPA air filtration. The EASy IV cockpit, based on Honeywell Primus Epic, has a digital flight control system and dual FalconEye vision systems. Best for: long trips that also need short or tricky airports.
3. Dassault Falcon 6X: Wide Cabin, Skylight
The Falcon 6X has one of the widest and tallest cabins in its class: 102 in (2.58 m) wide and 78 in (1.98 m) tall, with 30 windows and a unique skylight. It flies 5,500 nm with 8 passengers, or 5,100 nm at Mach 0.85. Wikipedia says it was launched in December 2017, first flew on 10 March 2021, was certified by the FAA and EASA in August 2023 and entered service on 30 November 2023, at an equipped price of about US$54 million (2023).
Falcon 6X specifications
| Falcon 6X | Figure |
|---|---|
| Maximum range | 5,500 nm (10,186 km), 8 passengers; 5,100 nm at Mach 0.85 |
| Maximum operating speed | Mach 0.90 |
| Passengers | 12 to 16 |
| Cabin (L x H x W) | 40.3 ft x 78 in x 102 in (12.30 x 1.98 x 2.58 m) |
| Cabin volume | 1,843 cu ft (52.20 m3) |
| Windows | 30 plus a skylight |
| Engines | 2 x Pratt & Whitney Canada PW812D, 13,500 lb (60.00 kN) each |
| Maximum altitude | 51,000 ft |
| Take-off / landing distance | 5,115 ft / 2,440 ft (1,560 / 744 m) |
| Maximum take-off weight | 77,500 lb (35,153 kg) |
| Length / wingspan / height | 84.3 ft / 85.1 ft / 24.5 ft (25.68 / 25.94 / 7.47 m) |
| Price | About US$54 million equipped (2023) |
Sources: Dassault: Falcon 6X; dates and price from Wikipedia: Dassault Falcon 6X.
The 6X uses flaperons, control surfaces that work as both flaps and ailerons, plus the same EASy IV cockpit, digital flight controls and FalconEye system as the 8X. Best for: a large-cabin jet with a lot of headroom for transatlantic or Europe to Middle East trips.
4. Dassault Falcon 2000LXS: The Efficient Workhorse
The Falcon 2000LXS is the smallest Falcon: 8 to 10 passengers, a 26 ft cabin with the same 92 in width as the 8X, and 4,000 nm of range. It needs only 4,675 ft of runway at maximum weight, and it is the Falcon that Dassault plans to assemble in India.
Falcon 2000LXS specifications
| Falcon 2000LXS | Figure |
|---|---|
| Maximum range | 4,000 nm (7,408 km), 8 passengers |
| Maximum operating speed | Mach 0.86 |
| Passengers | 8 to 10 |
| Cabin (L x H x W) | 26.18 ft x 74 in x 92 in (7.98 x 1.88 x 2.34 m) |
| Cabin volume | 1,024 cu ft (29 m3) |
| Baggage | 130.6 cu ft (3.70 m3) |
| Engines | 2 x Pratt & Whitney Canada PW308C, 7,000 lb (31.14 kN) each |
| Maximum altitude | 47,000 ft |
| Take-off / landing distance | 4,675 ft / 2,260 ft (1,425 / 689 m) |
| Length / wingspan / height | 66.33 ft / 70.17 ft / 23.33 ft (20.23 / 21.38 / 7.11 m) |
Source: Dassault: Falcon 2000LXS.
It has the older EASy II cockpit with an optional FalconEye system, optional high-speed internet and HEPA/ULPA filtration. Best for: transatlantic and transcontinental trips from shorter runways.
5. Dassault Falcon 900LX
The three-engine Falcon 900LX still appears in Dassault’s aircraft list, but its model page was not available when we checked in October 2026, so we have not listed its figures here. We will add them once Dassault publishes them again.
Which Falcon Is Right for Which Trip?
| If you need to… | Choose | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Have the widest, tallest cabin | Falcon 10X (from 2029) | 109 in wide, 80 in tall, 7,500 nm |
| Fly long trips into short or high airports | Falcon 8X | 6,450 nm, three engines, 2,220 ft landing |
| Get a big, bright cabin for less | Falcon 6X | 102 in wide, skylight, 5,500 nm |
| Fly transatlantic from shorter runways | Falcon 2000LXS | 4,000 nm, 4,675 ft take-off |
Falcon vs Gulfstream and Bombardier
The Falcon 10X will compete with the Gulfstream G700 and G800 and the Bombardier Global 8000. It will have the widest cabin of the three but less range than the G800 (8,200 nm) or Global 8000 (8,000 nm), and a lower top speed (Mach 0.925 against Mach 0.935 and 0.95). See our guides to Gulfstream jets and Bombardier jets.
Pros and Cons of Dassault Falcon Jets
Pros
- Very wide cabins: 102 in on the 6X and 109 in on the 10X
- Fighter-style digital flight controls on the 10X, 8X and 6X
- Short landing distances, from 2,220 ft on the 8X
- A Falcon 2000LXS assembly line is planned in Nagpur, India
Cons
- The flagship Falcon 10X will not enter service until 2029
- Less range than the longest-range Gulfstream and Bombardier jets
- The Falcon 2000LXS has an older cockpit (EASy II)
Key Takeaways
- Dassault lists five Falcon business jets: 10X, 8X, 6X, 900LX and 2000LXS.
- The Falcon 10X will have the widest cabin in business aviation (109 in) but is due only in 2029.
- The Falcon 8X flies 6,450 nm on three engines; the 6X has a 102 in wide cabin and a skylight.
- Dassault, maker of the Rafale fighter, plans to assemble the Falcon 2000LXS in Nagpur, India.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Falcon jets does Dassault make?
Dassault lists the Falcon 10X (in development), Falcon 8X, Falcon 6X, Falcon 900LX and Falcon 2000LXS, plus multi-mission versions for governments and militaries.
Which Falcon has the longest range?
The Falcon 10X, at 7,500 nm with 8 passengers. It is still in development and is expected to enter service in 2029. Of the Falcons in service, the Falcon 8X flies furthest, 6,450 nm.
Why do some Falcon jets have three engines?
The Falcon 8X and Falcon 900LX have three engines, a long-time Falcon trademark. The 8X uses three Pratt & Whitney Canada PW307D engines of 6,722 lb thrust each. The newer Falcon 6X and 10X have two engines.
When will the Falcon 10X enter service?
Wikipedia says the 10X first flew on 19 June 2026 and is now expected to enter service in 2029, after earlier targets of 2025 and then 2027.
How wide is the Falcon 10X cabin?
Dassault lists a cabin width of 109 in (2.77 m) and height of 80 in (2.03 m). That is wider and taller than the Bombardier Global 8000 (8 ft) and Gulfstream G700 (8 ft 2 in).
What is special about the Falcon 6X?
Its cabin is 102 in (2.58 m) wide and 78 in (1.98 m) high, among the largest in its class, and it has 30 windows plus a skylight in the ceiling of the entrance area.
How much does a Falcon 6X cost?
Wikipedia lists an equipped price of about US$54 million in 2023. It gives US$62.5 million (2022) for the Falcon 8X and a launch price of US$75 million for the Falcon 10X.
Are Falcon jets made in India?
Not yet. Wikipedia says Dassault’s facility in Nagpur will be the first outside France to host a final assembly line for the Falcon 2000LXS, with the first Nagpur-built Falcon 2000 expected to fly in 2028.
Who makes Falcon jets?
Dassault Aviation of France, which also builds the Rafale fighter. Marcel Bloch, who later changed his name to Marcel Dassault, founded the company in 1929.
Featured image: FlyingFuel graphic using a photo of a Dassault Falcon 6X at the 2025 Paris Air Show by Ibex73, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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