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Profile: Dassault Falcon 7X
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The Dassault Falcon 7X is another one of Australia’s fancy special-purpose aircraft. It represents a “major capability leap” from its predecessor, the CL-604, and has a crew of three people and can carry up to 14 passengers. The jet includes satellite communications for supporting government connectivity while in the air and became the first business jet equipped with military grade technology. The business aircraft also boasts excellent short-field performance and a low pavement rating, allowing it to operate into remote and regional airfields.
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The aircraft is powered by three Pratt and Whitney PC307A engines, has a wingspan of 26.21 metres and can fly up speeds of up to 685 kilometres per hour. Complementing its luxurious interior, the technology is no less. It has been fitted with a high-tech wing, including high-transonic design with better lift to drag ratios, advanced glass cockpit with heads-up display and an infrared enhanced vision system. The RAAF operates a fleet of three Dassault Falcon 7X jets, which were first acquired in 2019, as a replacement for the Bombardier Challenger CL-604 aircraft.
Career highlight: The Dassault Falcon 7X was first seen in an official role during Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s August visit to Tuvalu for the Pacific Islands Forum.
Last seen: Most recently, in September 2021, planespotters captured a Dassault Falcon 7x aircraft returning to Sydney from Canberra, carrying Prime Minister Scott Morrison on board. He was returning for Father’s Day, before going back to Canberra.
Fleet: 3
Purchased: 2019
Length: 23m
Height: 7.96m
Speed: 685km/h
Operated by: No. 34 squadron
Based: Canberra Airport
Range: 11,000km
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