Dassault Aviation, seeking for a way to revive its ambitions in the super-midsize category after the cancellation of the Falcon 5X development program last year, yesterday introduced the Falcon 6X, a new 5,500-nm twinjet that is due make its first flight in early 2021 and begin deliveries in 2022.
Moving on from the Falcon 5X, Dassault Launches All-New 6X
Key Takeaways:
- Dassault Aviation introduced the Falcon 6X, a new $47 million super-midsize twinjet with a 5,500-nm range, to replace the cancelled Falcon 5X, with first flight planned for early 2021 and deliveries starting in 2022.
- The Falcon 6X is largely based on the 5X design but optimized with Pratt & Whitney Canada's PW800-series engines, offering greater range and an extended cabin.
- It promises the quietest and most comfortable cabin in its class, with more volume than any previous Falcon and space for 16 passengers, alongside advanced features like full fly-by-wire controls and the EASy III digital flight deck.
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