Are Falcon 50s safe?

Are Falcon 50s safe?

There have been eight total incidents recorded involving the aircraft, dating back to 1985, though half were non-fatal and in a few cases the incidents did not result in crash landings.

What is the range of a Falcon 50EX?

4,026 mi
Dassault Falcon 50/Range

What engines are on a Falcon 50?

“The 50EX aircraft has three Honeywell TFE731-40 turbofan engines each providing a thrust of 16.46kN.” The Falcon 50 was powered by Honeywell TFE731-3 engines, which have a slower rate of climb and less thrust. The aircraft can be retrofitted with the more powerful engines of the 50EX.

What is the range of a hawker 800xp?

With a maximum cruise speed of 448 knots and a range of 2,572 nm you will reach your destination in a comfortable and economical way.

How much fuel does a Falcon 50 hold?

Each engine has a separate fuel system of about 5,000 pounds for a total fuel capacity of 15,520 pounds – enough to fly seven hours nonstop with fuel reserves. Three hydraulic pumps keep the fuel consumption equal between the three fuel tanks. On average, fuel consumption per hour is between 2,100 and 2,200 pounds.

When did Dassault launch the Falcon 50 ex?

The Falcon 50 EX. On April 26, 1995, Serge Dassault announced the launch of the Falcon EX, destined to replace the Falcon 50. Compared to the Falcon 50, the new aircraft flew higher and faster (it could reach 41,000 feet in 23 minutes), its range increased (6,050 km / 3260 nm at Mach 0.75), its avionics were modernized (Collins Proline 4).

What was the range of the Falcon 50?

This new model, the Falcon 50, was to break away from the Falcon 30-40 range. It needed to fly 3 400 NM (6 300 km) on FAR 121 reserves. That equates with crossing the North Atlantic or the United States non-stop.

What kind of computer does the Falcon 50 have?

In the cockpit is an ADC 80 air data computer, Primus color weather radar, a Collins FCS-80F autopilot computer, and a dual VHF communication system. Production of the Falcon 50 ended in 1997, with a total of 252 jets being built.

Who are the owners of the Falcon 50?

Production of the Falcon 50 ended in 1997, with a total of 252 jets being built. Most operators of the Falcon 50 are corporate and individual owners, along with military government operators like Bolivia, Bulgaria, Djibouti, France, Egypt, Iran, Italy, Jordan, Morocco, Serbia, and Venezuela.