The test program for Dassault Aviation’s Falcon 6X expanded further this spring, with more to come in short order. The second Falcon 6X test platform took flight on April 30, 2021, with the pilots reporting good results from the widebody, long-range jet. The two-hour flight pushed the aircraft up to Mach 0.85 and FL 400. The model’s first flight took place on March 10.
Second Falcon 6X Takes Flight, Third on the Way
Key Takeaways:
- Dassault Aviation's Falcon 6X flight test program is expanding, with the second test platform successfully completing its initial flight on April 30, 2021.
- The program aims for a 2022 certification, with a third aircraft (featuring a complete interior for cabin system testing) and a fourth aircraft (for promotional tours) set to join the flight tests soon.
- Dassault also recently unveiled the new ultralong-range Falcon 10X, capable of 7,500-nm segments and speeds up to Mach 0.925.
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