Falcon 7X: Je suis enchanté

Photo: Dassault Aviation

Alternative: Falcon 900LX;
On Ground: Maserati Quattroporte

The very essence of French chic, strikingly beautiful and innovative, this ultra long-range business jet is ready to take on any competition – especially in a beauty pageant.


Comfort
The word itself is too commonplace for an airplane like this. It is luxurious, with a light and exquisite interior that makes you forget it’s 141 and 388 cu. ft. less voluminous than that of the G550 and GLEX, respectively. And it’s not a small plane at that – stand-up cabin and enough leg and shoulder room. And it really is whisper-quiet, the soundproofing is amazing.

Technology
Dassault builds cutting-edge military aircraft, no wonder a lot of the developments are used in its civil aircraft. Three engines give that extra feeling of safety, clever computers watch for any dangerous maneuvering, while the EASy cockpit gives pilot almost superhuman abilities. This is the technology of the future.

Photo: Dassault Aviation

Cool
Sometimes words aren’t necessary. Take a look at the pictures.

Flight
Pilots say it’s very fast, accurate, and agile. Covering 5950 nm (over 11000 km) in one go, it connects most city pairs you can think of.

Quality
The masterminds at Dassault seem capable of building an unmanned craft that would look like a UFO and shoot little red lines – defying the laws of physics just like the producers of sci-fi movies do. They don’t have any problems with business jets. Just make sure you know how to say “and I want that divan on the left side” in French to avoid any misunderstanding.

Photo: Dassault Aviation

Practicality
If you already have a Falcon 900, you have to be really loaded to justify an upgrade to the 7X. An upgrade from a Falcon 10 or 20 is easier to explain. Apart from being the best Falcon ever, the flagship gives your business a whole world of new possibilities.

Costs
It’s smaller than the competitors and has a little less range, but costs about the same. That’s because it’s the most modern, and surprisingly its three engines save more fuel than two on other planes. Just don’t forget to include French language courses in your budget.

Verdict
A perfect flying experience and stunning technology don’t come cheap – get ready to pay extra for each cubic foot.

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Specifications

Price	$ 48 995 000
Variable costs	$ 3244.59
MTOW	70000 lb (41298 kg)
Seats	12
Cabin Size (LxHxW)	39’1”x6’2”x7’8” (11,91 х 1,88 х 2,34 m)
Cabin / Baggage Volume	1552 / 140 cu. ft. (42,8 / 4 cu. m)
Range	5950 nm (11019 km)
Cruise Speed	515 ktas (954 km/h)
Rate of Climb	50 f/s (15,24 m/s)
Certified Ceiling	51000 ft (15545 m)
Useful Load	35928 lb (16297 kg)