On the surface, 3½ feet — just over a yard — might not mean much to most people. Spread your arms out and that’s about it. But in a business jet, every inch of extra space, like every pound of weight designers can eliminate, translates into additional customer options for organizing that new cabin.
We Fly: Falcon 8X
Key Takeaways:
- The Dassault Falcon 8X is an ultralong-range business jet, an evolution of the 7X, featuring a 3.5-foot longer fuselage to provide enhanced cabin space for passenger comfort and critical crew-rest options, mitigating fatigue on long journeys.
- It boasts significant performance upgrades, including a nearly 6,500 nm range due to increased fuel capacity and more powerful, fuel-efficient engines, while maintaining excellent short-field performance.
- The aircraft incorporates advanced fly-by-wire controls with passive sidesticks, offering superior flight-envelope protection that prevents stalling or overspeeding, alongside a Honeywell Primus Epic III avionics suite and the optional FalconEye HUD for enhanced situational awareness.
- Cabin improvements include a quieter environment (2-3 dB reduction), lower cabin altitude for passenger comfort, more natural light through additional windows, and customizable layouts with options like a shower and updated infotainment systems.
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