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Dassault Falcon 7X: Specifications, Range and History
The Dassault Falcon 7X is a long-range business jet with three Pratt & Whitney Canada PW307A engines and a new high-efficiency wing. It was the first business jet with fully digital fly-by-wire flight controls, and it uses the Honeywell Primus Epic based EASy flight deck.
The Falcon 7X first flew on 5 May 2005 from Bordeaux-Merignac. It was certified by the FAA and EASA on 27 April 2007 and entered service on 15 June 2007. Production continued until 2023; the Falcon 8X is its longer sister model.
At a glance
Falcon 7X at a glance
| Class |
Long-range, large-cabin business jet |
| Best for |
Intercontinental trips with access to short and steep-approach airports |
| Passengers |
12 to 16 typical |
| Flight crew |
2 pilots |
| Compare with |
Falcon 8X, Gulfstream G650 |
Size
Dimensions
| Length |
23.38 m (76 ft 1 in) |
| Wingspan |
26.21 m (86 ft) |
| Height |
7.83 m (25 ft 8 in) |
| Wing area |
70.7 m² (761 sq ft) |
| Cabin length |
11.91 m (39 ft 1 in) |
| Cabin width |
2.34 m (7 ft 8 in) |
| Cabin height |
1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) |
Range and speed
Performance
| Range |
5,950 nm (11,020 km), 8 passengers, 3 crew, Mach 0.80, NBAA IFR |
| Maximum speed |
Mach 0.90 |
| Cruise |
Mach 0.80 |
| Ceiling |
51,000 ft (15,545 m) |
| Takeoff distance |
1,740 m (5,710 ft), sea level, ISA, MTOW |
| Landing distance |
631 m (2,070 ft) |
| Approach speed |
104 kn, typical landing weight |
Weights
Weights
| Maximum takeoff weight |
31,751 kg (70,000 lb) |
| Maximum fuel |
14,488 kg (31,940 lb) |
| Basic operating weight |
about 16,600 kg (36,600 lb) |
| Maximum payload |
1,996 kg (4,400 lb) |
Equipment
Equipment and main systems
What is installed on the Falcon 7X, which other versions exist and where the same equipment flies.
Engines
On the Falcon 7X
3 x Pratt & Whitney Canada PW307A, about 6,400 lbf (28.5 kN) each
Same family
The Falcon 8X uses the PW307D
Flight deck
On the Falcon 7X
EASy flight deck based on Honeywell Primus Epic, shared in concept with the Falcon 900EX EASy and 2000EX EASy
Flight controls
Fully digital fly-by-wire with side-sticks, the first on a business jet
Cabin
Size
11.91 m long, 2.34 m wide, 1.88 m high, typically three zones
The Falcon trijets
| Falcon 900LX |
Three TFE731 engines, smaller cabin |
| Falcon 7X |
Fly-by-wire, 5,950 nm, 2007 to 2023 |
| Falcon 8X |
Longer cabin, 6,450 nm, first delivery 2016 |
Equipment and weights vary by serial number and upgrades. ICCJET checks the actual configuration of each aircraft.
The cabin
The cabin is 11.91 m long, 2.34 m wide and 1.88 m high, usually arranged in three zones: a forward club, a dining or conference area and an aft lounge that converts to a bedroom. Typical layouts seat 12 to 16.
History
History and production
| First flight |
5 May 2005 |
| Certification |
FAA and EASA, 27 April 2007 |
| Entered service |
15 June 2007 |
| Record |
Teterboro to London City in 5 h 54 min, 2 May 2014 |
| Production ended |
2023 |
Family comparison
Falcon 7X vs Falcon 8X
Falcon 7X
Range5,950 nm
Cabin length11.91 m
EnginesPW307A
Max takeoff weight31,751 kg
Falcon 8X
Range6,450 nm
Cabin length13 m
EnginesPW307D
Max takeoff weight33,113 kg
Routes
Three nonstop routes in range
Moscow to Miami
AirportsVKO to MIA
Distance4,977 nm
Still-air timeabout 10.8 h
London to Hong Kong
AirportsLHR to HKG
Distance5,200 nm
Still-air timeabout 11.3 h
Paris to Tokyo
AirportsLBG to HND
Distance5,246 nm
Still-air timeabout 11.4 h
Calculated great-circle distances and still-air times at 459 kn. Real flights depend on winds, payload, routing and fuel reserves. Check any route in the ICCJET Aircraft Route Planner.
FAQ
Dassault Falcon 7X: questions
What is the range of the Falcon 7X?
5,950 nm (11,020 km).
Why does the Falcon 7X have three engines?
It follows the three-engine layout of the Falcon 50 and Falcon 900, Dassault's long-range family.
Is the Falcon 7X fly-by-wire?
Yes. It was the first business jet with fully digital fly-by-wire flight controls.
How big is the Falcon 7X cabin?
11.91 m long, 2.34 m wide and 1.88 m high.
What is the difference between the Falcon 7X and 8X?
The 8X has a cabin about 1.1 m longer, PW307D engines and 6,450 nm of range.
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DeparturesWorldwide on request
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Specifications are published reference figures. Individual aircraft vary by configuration and modifications. Page checked 17 October 2026.