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Falcon 20F-5
Large jet
The Falcon 20F-5 is the definitive modernized classic, defined by its comprehensive engine and performance upgrade. This conversion provides superior range, lower noise, and peak efficiency, while retaining the spacious stand-up cabin and fighter-jet agility.
Modern Range and Efficiency
Overview
The Dassault Falcon 20F-5 is not a factory model but the result of a highly successful Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) modification developed in the late 1980s and early 1990s, signifying a Falcon 20F airframe fitted with modern TFE731-5 series engines. This program transformed the classic Falcon 20 by replacing its older, less efficient GE CF700 engines with quiet, fuel-efficient Honeywell TFE731-5BR turbofans, dramatically extending the aircraft’s operational life. This engine switch provided immediate, significant benefits, including a massive increase in maximum range (up to 50% better fuel efficiency), superior hot-and-high performance, and essential noise reduction to meet modern Stage 3 standards, allowing unrestricted access to noise-sensitive airports. Furthermore, the upgraded system often introduced advanced safety features like ATTCS (Automatic Thrust Control). The modification successfully modernized the jet, pairing the airframe’s unique structural robustness and high speed with the range and efficiency required for modern transcontinental executive travel, all while retaining the spacious 5,7 feet stand-up cabin.
Classic Comfort, Modern Quietness
Luxury interior
The Falcon 20F-5's interior provides executive travel with space and structural integrity that few can match. Its generous cabin is now complemented by the lower noise footprint of the modern turbofans, ensuring a quiet, productive, and comfortable environment.
Pioneering Stand-Up Cabin
The Falcon 20 pioneered midsize comfort, providing 5,7 feet of standing headroom and a 6,1 in width. This massive volume ensures superior mobility and comfort for up to 10
Quiet Cabin Experience
The conversion to modern, high-efficiency turbofans drastically reduces the noise footprint compared to the original engines. This creates a quieter, more tranquil environment for rest and conversation during high-speed transit.
High Capacity Double Club
The long, nearly 25-foot cabin easily accommodates a double club arrangement for 8–10 passengers. This high-capacity executive layout maximizes both meeting space and utility on demanding flights.
Key Specifications & Performance
Technical Characteristics
The Falcon 20F-5 leverages its modernized engines to achieve superior range and climb capability while maintaining high cruise speed.
Performance
Maximum Cruise Speed
465 knots (861 km/h)
Maximum Range
2,040 nautical miles (3,778 km)
Service Ceiling
42,000 feet (12,802 m)
Takeoff Distance
4,000 feet (1,219 m)
Landing Distance
1,980 feet (604 m)
Rate of Climb
4,000 feet/minute (1,219 meters/minute)
Capacity
Passengers
10 (Typical executive configuration is 8–9)
Crew
2 (Pilot & Co-Pilot)
Cabin Volume
700 cubic feet (19.82 cubic meters)
Cabin Dimensions
Length: 24,4 ft (7,44 m)
Width: 6,1 ft (1,86 m)
Height: 5,7 ft (1,74 m)
Fuel & Engines
Fuel Capacity
9,098 pounds (4,127 kg)
Engines
2 x Honeywell TFE731-5BR (Re-Engined)
Twin aft-mounted, high-efficiency turbofans with ATTCS (Automatic Takeoff Thrust Control System), providing superior range, low noise, and better fuel economy than original models.
Thrust (each)
4,750 pounds of thrust (21.13 kN)
Cargo & Access
Cargo Door Size
Luggage is stored in a dedicated internal closet/storage area (accessible in flight). Note: The main cabin door is large, a remnant of its use as an express freighter.
Baggage Compartment
41 cubic feet (1.16 cubic meters)
Approximately 4–5 standard suitcases or soft bags.
Structural Integrity and Quiet Comfort
Key feature
The Falcon 20F-5’s enduring value is built on a foundation of fighter-jet engineering and modern efficiency. These two features define its superiority: maximum structural safety paired with the essential comfort of a stand-up cabin and the tranquility of modern, low-noise power plants.
Stand-Up Space and Noise Reduction
Passenger Comfort & Experience
The Falcon 20F-5 delivers a unique level of cabin comfort, defined by two major factors: pioneering space and technological quietness. The foundational airframe features a spacious width and 5,7 feet of standing headroom, a pioneering feature that maximizes mobility and utility in the nearly 25-foot cabin. Crucially, the cabin comfort was dramatically improved by the re-engining program. The conversion to modern, high-bypass TFE731-5BR turbofans significantly reduced the noise footprint and vibration levels compared to the original, older engines. This reduction in cabin noise creates a much more tranquil and restorative environment for passengers, optimizing the space for both high-level conversation and rest during long-range, high-speed missions. The combination of stand-up space and modern tranquility defines the F-5's superior executive experience.
Robust Structural Integrity
Safety & Operational Advantage
The Falcon 20’s airframe is unique in business aviation, inheriting its design ethos and structural specifications directly from Dassault's expertise in building high-performance military jets. This military-derived structure provides exceptional robustness, stability, and handling integrity across all flight conditions. For the passenger, this translates directly to maximum safety assurance and a highly predictable, solid ride. The inherent toughness of the airframe, which was famously proven in rigorous daily express freight service for FedEx, minimizes structural fatigue and wear. This structural longevity and superior design provide an unparalleled level of confidence in the aircraft's stability and reliability, assuring the client that they are traveling on one of the most structurally sound and meticulously engineered executive jets ever produced. The peace of mind offered by this robust design is a cornerstone of the Falcon brand's legacy.
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