The Dassault Falcon 2000 is a business jet produced by French Dassault Aviation, a member of its Falcon business jet line. Developed from the Falcon 900 trijet, the smaller twinjet has less range.
Development
The Falcon 900 fuselage was shortened by to carry up to 10 passengers. The wing leading edge was modified and its inboard slats were removed. It was introduced in 1995 for $17.85 million, while the 2023 Falcon 2000LXS lists for $36 million.
Variants
Original version certified in 1994 with CFE (General Electric & AlliedSignal) CFE738-1-1B turbofans, with of thrust each, a range and Collins Pro Line 4 avionics suite.
Re-engined variant certified in 2003 with Pratt & Whitney Canada PW308C turbofan engines, each, offering a range.
Falcon 2000EX EASy
Marketing designation for a 2000EX with changes to pressurisation and oxygen systems, certified in 2004, and Honeywell Primus Epic-based EASy avionics suite, including synthetic vision. Undertook steep approach trials at London City Airport on 18 March 2010, becoming the first Dassault twin-jet to visit apart from the much older, diminutive Dassault Falcon 10.
Falcon 2000DX
Updated model certified in 2007 and based on the 2000EX EASy with the same PW308C turbofans. Shorter-range of for $28.5 million.
Falcon 2000LX
Longer-range 2009 variant of the Falcon 2000EX EASy, with the addition of Aviation Partners Blended Winglets, giving it a range capability of . The same winglets are certified for the entire Falcon 2000 series as a retrofit kit.
Falcon 2000S
Variant which began testing in 2011 with short field characteristics. Landing distance has been reduced to 705 meters, opening up 50% more airports than other aircraft in this class. Compared to the $5 million more expensive LXS, the S range is shorter by by restricting its fuel capacity to . It burns of fuel in the first hour and afterwards, and can take off in at sea level on a standard day. In 2021, its equipped price was $28.8M. It offers a range.
Falcon 2000LXS
Replacement for the long-range 2000LX and introduced in 2014. Relative to its predecessor, the Falcon 2000LXS offers greatly improved takeoff and landing performance, superior cabin comfort and reduced emissions. It also has a lower approach speed (194 km/h vs. 210 km/h), enabling it to land in a shorter distance, 689 m vs. 800 m, equivalent to turboprop aircraft. In 2021, its equipped price was $35.1M.
Falcon 2000MRA/MSA
The Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft (MRA) or Maritime surveillance aircraft (MSA) is a militarized variant based on the Falcon 2000LXS. Six Falcon 2000MSA were ordered by the Japan Coast Guard in 2015, with delivery expected from 2019 onwards.
Falcon 2000 Albatros
Derived from the Falcon 2000MRA, the Falcon 2000 Albatros was selected in 2020 to replace the French Naval Aviation's Falcon 50 Surmar and Falcon 200 Gardian aircraft. The aircraft is designed for maritime surveillance and intervention missions. It will incorporate a multifunction under-fuselage radar, a high-performance optronic ball, observation windows, a Search & Rescue chain release system and dedicated communications systems. Seven units have been ordered and are to be delivered from 2025 onwards, with the acquisition of five additional units planned for a total of twelve aircraft.
Operators
Civil operators
The aircraft is operated by private individuals, companies and executive charter operators. A number of companies also use the aircraft as part of fractional ownership programs.
Military and government operators
Bulgarian Air Force
28th Air Detachment
Japan Coast Guard: Six Falcon 2000 MSA ordered.
Slovenian Air Force and Air Defence
Republic of Korea Air Force: 2 ELINT Falcon 2000s on order.
French Air and Space Force: 1 Falcon 2000EX and 1 Falcon 2000LX in service. The two aircraft are part of the French presidential fleet. French Navy: 7 Falcon 2000 Albatros on order; 5 additional units planned.
Royal Thai Police
Specifications (Falcon 2000LXS)