When it comes to aviation, Dassault Family’s legacy is synonymous with excellence in engineering, structural quality, and technological innovation. One of their timeless creations, the Falcon 10, continues to reign supreme in the used aircraft market, and for good reasons. This light, twin-turbofan business jet made its debut in December 1970, strategically filling the gap between the Falcon 20 and smaller turboprop cabin-class business jets.

In 1983, Dassault breathed new life into the Falcon 10, giving birth to the Falcon 100. After this transformation, 37 additional aircraft were meticulously crafted before production concluded in 1989. Originally, the Falcon 10 took to the skies with General Electric CJ610 turbojet engines, but as the world of business jets demanded turbofan engines, the torch was passed to Honeywell TFE31-2-1C turbofans. These Honeywell engines, each producing 3,230 pounds of thrust and boasting a core-engine inspection interval of 4,200 hours, set a new standard in aviation. The Falcon 10 earned the distinction of being the first aircraft certified with these highly successful engines.

Performance is where the Falcon 10 truly shines. With a maximum payload capacity of 2,360 pounds and a soaring flight ceiling of 45,000 feet, this jet achieves a high-speed cruise of 454 knots (true airspeed) and a long-range cruise of 430 knots, putting it in a league of its own among similar aircraft.

The Falcon 10’s avionics system is a testament to its sophistication, featuring dual Collins VHF20A coms, dual VIR30A navs, dual Collins FD109 flight directors, dual Collins DME 40, dual Collins ADF 60A automatic direction finder, Collins ALT 50 radar altimeter, Collins AP105 autopilot, Universal UNS-1M FMS and GPS, and Sperry Primus 400 color weather radar. Pilots and operators alike praise the cockpit’s user-friendly layout and intuitive design.

Inside the Falcon’s cabin, five to six passengers can bask in executive luxury, with four individual seats and a rear bench seat. The cabin’s generous dimensions, measuring 12.9 feet in length, 4.8 feet in height, and 5 feet in width, ensure a spacious and comfortable journey. Additional features include a lavatory and 12 cubic feet of baggage storage space.

Dassault has an impeccable track record of delivering top-tier aircraft to the market, and the Falcon 10 is no exception. With 226 Falcons built between 1973 and 1989, it’s clear that Falcon 10 owners hold their aircraft in high regard. Despite its vintage, the Falcon 10/100 remains a reliable medium-range aircraft for executive use and continues to captivate aviation enthusiasts and executives alike.