Dassault Falcon 50

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Aircraft

Falcon 50 FA50

White with dark and light blue stripes, likely a custom/private livery

Manufacturer

Dassault

Gear

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Apple iPhone 15 Pro back triple camera 9mm f/2.8

Achievements

Private Jet Pro, Vintage Voyager

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Photo grade

Score: 56.0

The shot is quite soft and the bizjet is mostly blocked by ground vehicles; clearer focus would help.

Location

Austin Bergstrom International Airport

AUS/KAUS

30.1975, -97.6620

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Austin Bergstrom International Airport AUS

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Aviation History

The Falcon 50 was one of the first long-range, transcontinental-capable business jets with trijet configuration, introduced in the late 1970s.

Fleet Rarity

Hundreds produced, but fewer than 200 remain active as many have been upgraded or retired.

Record Flights

Popular for transatlantic crossings and non-stop US coast-to-coast flights.

Safety & Events

No major high-profile incidents noted for this model; renowned for reliability.

Future Outlook

Many Falcon 50s are being retired or sold to secondary markets, but some remain in executive and special-mission roles.

Specifications

Honeywell TFE731-3-1C

Engine

18.86 m

Wingspan

18.52 m

Length

5,695 km

Range

850 km/h

Speed

Up to 9 passengers

Capacity

17,600 kg

MTOW

6.98 m

Height

16.90 kN (3,800 lbf) each

Thrust

Stage 3/4 (ICAO Annex 16)

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