Heavy Jet12 seats4,750 nm
DassaultFalcon 900LX
Three engines, which some operators prefer for long overwater sectors, and short field numbers unusual for the cabin size.
The aircraft
Where the Falcon 900LX fits
Three engines, which some operators prefer for long overwater sectors, and short field numbers unusual for the cabin size.
Heavy jets carry ten to sixteen passengers in separated cabin zones with a dedicated flight attendant. Most of the class crosses the North Atlantic nonstop, and the larger members reach South America and the Middle East from the US East Coast.
On a 1,000 nautical mile sector the Dassault Falcon 900LX plans out near 2h 28m. Push it to 2,000 nautical miles and you are looking at roughly 4h 35m, which it covers nonstop.
The cabin measures about 6.2 ft high by 7.7 ft wide across 33.2 ft of length. That is a genuine stand up cabin for nearly every adult.
The photograph above is representative of the class and does not show this specific type.
| Specification | Figure |
|---|---|
| Class | Heavy Jet |
| Typical seating | 12 passengers |
| Published range | 4,750 nm / 8,797 km |
| Typical cruise | 482 kt / 555 mph |
| Cabin height | 6.2 ft |
| Cabin width | 7.7 ft |
| Cabin length | 33.2 ft |
| Cabin volume | approx 1,141 cu ft |
| Baggage | 127 cu ft |
| Lavatory | Enclosed |
| Typical crew | 3 |
| Runway requirement | approx 5,215 ft at MTOW, sea level |
Reach
Routes it flies nonstop
Published city pairs the Dassault Falcon 900LX covers without a fuel stop, using under 80 percent of its book range so a full cabin does not change the answer.
Questions
About the Falcon 900LX
How many passengers does the Dassault Falcon 900LX carry?
Typical charter seating is 12. Maximum certificated seating can be higher, but the practical number falls once baggage and sector length are counted, because seats and fuel compete for the same weight allowance. On a short leg you may fit the full 12. On a leg near the range limit you will not.
What is the range of the Dassault Falcon 900LX?
Published maximum range is 4,750 nautical miles, about 8,797 km. Plan real missions at roughly 80 percent of that figure with a full cabin. Headwinds, a hot departure field and high elevation all reduce it further, which is why we flag legs above that threshold for operator confirmation.
How fast is the Dassault Falcon 900LX?
Typical cruise is 482 knots, which is about 555 mph. On a 1,000 nautical mile sector that works out near 2h 28m block to block once taxi, climb and descent are included. Short sectors run proportionally slower because the aircraft never settles at cruise.
What runway length does the Dassault Falcon 900LX need?
Balanced field length at maximum takeoff weight, sea level, standard temperature is about 5,215 ft. That is the best case. Add elevation, add heat, add a wet runway, and the requirement grows, which is the mechanism behind most weight restrictions at mountain airports on summer afternoons.
Does the Dassault Falcon 900LX have a lavatory?
Enclosed lavatory. It is a separate compartment with a door, not a curtained seat.
Alternatives
Other heavy jets
| Aircraft | Seats | Range | Cruise | Cabin height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bombardier Challenger 650 | 12 | 4,000 nm | 470 kt | 6.1 ft |
| Bombardier Challenger 605 | 12 | 4,000 nm | 470 kt | 6.1 ft |
| Gulfstream G450 | 13 | 4,350 nm | 476 kt | 6.2 ft |
| Gulfstream G550 | 14 | 6,750 nm | 488 kt | 6.2 ft |
| Dassault Falcon 7X | 14 | 5,950 nm | 488 kt | 6.2 ft |
| Dassault Falcon 8X | 14 | 6,450 nm | 488 kt | 6.2 ft |
| Embraer Legacy 650E | 13 | 3,900 nm | 458 kt | 6 ft |
Photography on this site is representative. It does not depict a specific aircraft, operator or tail number offered for charter.