FA20
DASSAULT Falcon 20
DASSAULT Falcon 20
Aircraft
Name
Falcon 20
Manufacturer
Body
Narrow
Wing
Fixed Wing
Position
Low wing
Tail
Cruciform tail
WTC
M
APC
B
Type Code
L2J
Engine
Jet
Engine Count
Multi
Position
Both sides of rear fuselage
Landing gear
Tricycle retractable
Manufactured as
DASSAULT HU-25 Guardian
DASSAULT Mystere 200
DASSAULT Mystere 20
DASSAULT Guardian
DASSAULT Gardian
DASSAULT Falcon 200
DASSAULT Falcon 20
FA20
Medium range corporate jet. In service since 1965 (200 since 1981). Initial model of Falcon/Mystère family. Replaced by Falcon/Mystère 200, improved development with more powerful engines,improved range and improved fuel consumption. In production until 1988. Production of Falcon/Mystère 20 ceased in 1983. Used in some military versions as VIP transport, ECM trainer and maritime patrol (U.S. Coast Guard type HU-25 Guardian). Falcon/Mystère 200: MTOW 14,500kg.
Technical Data
Wing span (metric)
16.30 m
Length (metric)
17.15 m
Height (metric)
5.32 m
Powerplant
20: 2 x 19.6 kN GE CF700-2D-2 turbofans.
Engine Model(s)
Garrett ATF3
General Electric CF700
Indicative Performance Data
Take-Off
V2
120 kts
Distance
1600 m
MTOW
13160 kg
Initial Climb (to 5000 ft)
IAS
150 kts
ROC
3000 ft/min
Initial Climb (to FL150)
IAS
270 kts
ROC
2000
Initial Climb (to FL240)
IAS
270 kts
ROC
1500 ft/min
MACH Climb
MACH
0.70
ROC
1500 ft/min
Cruise
TAS
420 kts
MACH
0.76
Ceiling
420
Range
2300 NM
Initial Descent (to FL240)
MACH
0.70
ROD
1000 ft/min
Descent (to FL100)
IAS
250 kts
ROD
3000 ft/min
Descent (FL100 & below)
IAS
220 kts
MCS
160 kts
ROD
1500 ft/min
Approach
Vapp (IAS)
110 kts
Distance
1100 m
