DASSAULT FALCON 50 SERIES

Dassault Falcon 50 Series for Sale — The Trijet That Proved Three Is Better Than Two

In an era when the business aviation industry was moving decisively toward twin-engine designs, Dassault chose to add a third engine to the Falcon 50 — and in doing so, created one of the most capable, economical, and enduring business trijets in aviation history. The logic was compelling: the Falcon 50's S-duct center engine installation, derived directly from Dassault's experience with the Falcon 20 and the larger Falcon 900, provides genuine intercontinental range that twin-engine aircraft of comparable size cannot match, while the three Honeywell TFE731 turbofans provide a level of engine-out performance that gives operators extraordinary confidence for overwater and ETOPS-equivalent routing without formal ETOPS certification requirements.

The Falcon 50 Family

• Falcon 50 — Original production variant with three Honeywell TFE731-3-1C engines. Range of approximately 3,000 nm, seating for 8–9 passengers. The foundational aircraft of the family, with thousands of hours of proven reliability accumulated across global operations.
• Falcon 50EX — Upgraded variant with Honeywell TFE731-40 engines producing 15% more thrust while burning less fuel, Honeywell Primus 2000 EFIS avionics, and increased range to approximately 3,450 nm. The EX transformed the 50's market position, offering genuinely intercontinental capability in a package previously associated only with larger aircraft.

The Case for the Trijet

The Falcon 50's three-engine configuration provides operational advantages that go beyond simple range calculation. Engine-out climb gradients that meet or exceed FAA requirements for twin-engine designs — the ability to dispatch into mountainous terrain, overwater routes, and remote destination airports with the same confidence a heavier twin provides — are routine for the Falcon 50 in daily operations. For government operators, diplomatic flights, and corporate clients whose itineraries regularly include remote or challenging airports, the 50's trijet redundancy provides genuine peace of mind that no twin-engine equivalent can fully replicate.

Cabin and Comfort

The Falcon 50's stand-up cabin, 24.9 feet long and 6.1 feet wide, accommodates a typical configuration of two club-four seating zones with a forward galley and aft lavatory. The cabin's blend of French interior design sensibility — Dassault's cabin designers have always treated the passenger environment as a priority rather than an afterthought — and practical functionality has earned the Falcon 50 a loyal following among operators who value quality over ostentation.

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