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 5,500-nm twinjet, to revive its super-midsize ambitions after the Falcon 5X cancellation, with first flight in early 2021 and deliveries in 2022.
- The Falcon 6X is powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada’s PW800-series engine, replacing the 5X's problematic engine, and is largely based on the 5X design but optimized for greater range and a longer, more voluminous cabin.
- It promises the "quietest and most comfortable cabin" in its class, more cabin volume than any other Falcon, and features advanced fly-by-wire controls and an EASy III digital flight deck.
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