1979 Dassault Falcon 20F-5 used
- January 23, 2023
The Dassault Falcon 20 is where the modern business jet industry began. When it entered service in 1965, powered by twin General Electric CF700 turbofan engines and carrying up to eight passengers in a genuine stand-up cabin, the Falcon 20 demonstrated that dedicated business aviation could offer a level of comfort, capability, and efficiency that simply did not exist in any previous aircraft. It was the first aircraft of its kind to be operated commercially by Federal Express — a pioneering cargo operator whose early fleet of Falcon 20s helped establish the concept of overnight package delivery that has transformed global commerce. In business aviation, it served as the executive jet of choice for a generation of corporate leaders who valued speed, range, and the unmistakable French engineering elegance that Dassault brought to everything it built.
Decades after its introduction, the Falcon 20 remains in active service in multiple roles — cargo operations, pilot training, sensor-equipped government and maritime patrol missions, and as personal aircraft for collectors who appreciate its historical significance and genuine flying qualities. The Falcon 20's airframe was overbuilt to military standards — Dassault's background in combat aircraft construction gave the Falcon a structural robustness that has allowed these aircraft to accumulate extraordinary operational hours while maintaining structural integrity.
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