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Falcon 20F · Length
Single source17.15 m (56 ft 3 in)[source]
M18B Dromader · Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Dassault Falcon 20 | PZL-Mielec M-18 Dromader |
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| Type | Business jet[source] | Utility aircraft[source] |
| Manufacturer | Dassault Aviation[source] | PZL-Mielec[source] |
| Status | Out of production, in active service[source] | Active, in production[source] |
| Primary users | Federal Express (formerly) French Navy United States Coast Guard[source] |
9.47 m (31 ft 1 in)[source]
Empty; Falcon 20F · Empty weight
Single sourceMaximum take-off; Falcon 20F · Max takeoff weight
Single source7,530 kg (16,601 lb)[source]
13,000 kg (28,660 lb)[source]
Empty; M18B Dromader · Empty weight
Single sourceMaximum take-off; M18B Dromader · Max takeoff weight
Single sourceCruise; Falcon 20F · at 12,200 m (40,000 ft) (econ. cruise)
Single sourceMaximum; Falcon 20F · at 7,620 m (25,000 ft) (max cruise)
Single source862 km/h (536 mph, 465 kn) at 7,620 m (25,000 ft) (max cruise)[source]
750 km/h (470 mph, 400 kn) at 12,200 m (40,000 ft) (econ. cruise)[source]
Maximum; M18B Dromader · with agricultural equipment
Single source200 km/h (120 mph, 110 kn) with agricultural equipment[source]
M18B Dromader · 1 × PZL Kalisz ASz-621R 9-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engine
Single source1 × PZL Kalisz ASz-621R 9-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engine, 731 kW (980 hp)[source]
Falcon 20F · 2 × General Electric CF700 -2D-2 turbofans thrust each
Single source2 × General Electric CF700 -2D-2 turbofans , 20 kN (4,500 lbf) thrust each[source]
M18B Dromader · 1,280 ft/min
Single source6.5 m/s (1,280 ft/min)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
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| Number built | 512[source] | 759+[source] |
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| Manufactured | 1965–1991[source] | 1976-present[source] |
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| Introduction date | 3 June 1965[source] | — |
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| First flight | 4 May 1963[source] | 27 August 1976[source] |
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| Developed into | Dassault Falcon 10 Dassault Falcon 50[source] | PZL-Mielec M-21 Dromader Mini PZL-Mielec M-24 Dromader Super PZL-Mielec M-25 Dromader Mikro[source] |
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| Capacity | 8–14 passengers[source] | 2,500 L (660 US gal; 550 imp gal) liquid or 2,200 kg (4,900 lb) dry chemical in fibreglass hopper forward of the cockpit (smaller hopper in M18BS)[source] |
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| Aspect ratio | 6.4:1[source] | 7.8[source] |
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| Fuel capacity | 5,200 L (1,100 imp gal; 1,400 US gal)[source] | 510 kg (1,120 lb) max fuel weight[source] |
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| Stall speed | 152 km/h (94 mph, 82 kn)[source] | 108 km/h (67 mph, 58 kn) flaps down[source] |
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| Role | French business jet[source] | — |
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| National origin | France[source] | Poland[source] |
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| Source measurement | During the 1950s and 1960s, the French government, which had taken a significant interest in the re-establishment and growth of its national aviation industries in the aftermath of the Second World War , developed a detailed request for a combined liaison / trainer aircraft, to be equipped with twin-turbofan engines. Among those companies that took interest in the government request was French aircraft manufacturer Dassault Aviation . In December 1961, French aircraft designer and head of Dassault Aviation, Marcel Dassault , gave the go-ahead to proceed with work towards the production of an eight- to 10-seat executive jet /military liaison aircraft, which was initially named as the Dassault-Breguet Mystère 20 . The emerging design was of a low-wing monoplane, which drew upon the aerodynamics of the transonic Dassault Mystère IV fighter-bomber , and was equipped with a pair of rear-mounted 14.68 kN (3,300 lbf) Pratt & Whitney JT12A-8 turbojet engines.[source]Dassault Falcon 20 · Development / Origins; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Progress between Dassault and Pan Am was rapid, moving from engineering evaluations of the type to the formation of general agreements between the two companies. In response to feedback received from Pan American, the aircraft was re-engined with a pair of General Electric CF700 engines and several dimensions were increased. Accordingly, Pan American formed an agreement with Dassault to distribute the Mystère 20 in the western hemisphere; the firm placed an initial order for 40 aircraft along with options for a further 120. On 10 July 1964, the re-engined aircraft made its first flight. On 1 January 1965, the first production aircraft performed its maiden flight; in June 1965, both French and American type certifications were awarded. On 10 June 1965, French aviator Jacqueline Auriol achieved the women's world speed record using the first Mystère 20 prototype, having flown at an average recorded speed of 859 km/h over a distance of 1000 km.[source]Dassault Falcon 20 · Development / Origins; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage In 1973, FedEx's Falcons, designation FA-20-DC, cost $1.2 million each and were modified with a 55-by-74.5-inch forward cargo door with independent power supply, higher mtow, reinforced floor, plugged windows, and bigger brakes.[source]Dassault Falcon 20 · Development / Origins; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage An improved model of the aircraft, designated the Falcon 200 , was developed, which featured more advanced jet engines and other major improvements to increase range, capacity, and comfort. The Falcon 200, along with the Falcon 20G and HU-25 models, were powered by a pair of Garrett ATF3 engines. According to the magazine Flying , the Falcon 200 variant was more comparable to the newer Falcon 50 trijet than the original Falcon 20 model.[source]Dassault Falcon 20 · Development / Further development; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage During 2013, the FAA modified 14 CFR part 91 rules to prohibit the operation of jets weighing 75,000 pounds or less that were not Stage 3 noise compliant after 31 December 2015. The Falcon 20 was listed explicitly in Federal Register 78 FR 39576 . Any examples of the type that had not been modified, either by the installation of Stage 3 noise-compliant engines or have had hush kits installed upon noncompliant engines, were no longer permitted to fly anywhere in the contiguous 48 states after 31 December 2015. However, 14 CFR §91.883 Special flight authorizations for jet airplanes weighing 75,000 pounds or less – lists special flight authorizations that may be granted for operation after 31 December 2015.[source]Dassault Falcon 20 · Development / Further development; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Prototype, one built. F-WLKB, initially powered by two 14.68 kN (3,300 lbf) Pratt & Whitney JT12A-8 turbojet engines. Now stored at Musée Air et Espace Aéroport Paris – Le Bourget.[source]Dassault Falcon 20 · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Initial production version, with lengthened fuselage compared to first prototype and with 10–12 seats. Powered by 4,200 lbf (19 kN) CF700-2B engines.[source]Dassault Falcon 20 · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Falcon 20CC (s/n 073)[source]Dassault Falcon 20 · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Falcon 20G[source]Dassault Falcon 20 · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Falcon 20H[source]Dassault Falcon 20 · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Improved variant, powered by two 2360-kg (5,200-lb) Garrett ATF3-6A-4C turbofan engines and with more fuel. First flown on 30 April 1980.[source]Dassault Falcon 20 · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage United States Coast Guard version of the Falcon 20G. 41 built. Equipped with two Garrett AiResearch Garrett ATF3-6-2C turbofan engines.[source]Dassault Falcon 20 · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Enlarged, 30-passenger commuter airliner derivative of Falcon 20, powered by two 27.0 kN (6,070 lbf) Lycoming ALF 502 D turbofans. One prototype built, first flying on 11 May 1973. No further production of Falcon 30 or proposed 40-passenger, shorter-range Mystére 40-100 .[source]Dassault Falcon 20 · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Pakistan Air Force – 3 in service, including 2 DA-20s in EW , ECM , ESM roles[source]Dassault Falcon 20 · Operators / Current military operators; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Royal Australian Air Force – Three in service from 1967 to 1989. No. 34 Squadron RAAF[source]Dassault Falcon 20 · Operators / Former military operators; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Capacity: 8–14 passengers[source]Dassault Falcon 20 · Specifications (Falcon 20F); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Length: 17.15 m (56 ft 3 in)[source]Dassault Falcon 20 · Specifications (Falcon 20F); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Wingspan: 16.30 m (53 ft 6 in)[source]Dassault Falcon 20 · Specifications (Falcon 20F); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Height: 5.32 m (17 ft 5 in)[source]Dassault Falcon 20 · Specifications (Falcon 20F); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Wing area: 41.00 m 2 (441.3 sq ft)[source]Dassault Falcon 20 · Specifications (Falcon 20F); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Empty weight: 7,530 kg (16,601 lb)[source]Dassault Falcon 20 · Specifications (Falcon 20F); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Max takeoff weight: 13,000 kg (28,660 lb)[source]Dassault Falcon 20 · Specifications (Falcon 20F); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Powerplant: 2 × General Electric CF700 -2D-2 turbofans , 20 kN (4,500 lbf) thrust each[source]Dassault Falcon 20 · Specifications (Falcon 20F); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Maximum speed: 862 km/h (536 mph, 465 kn) at 7,620 m (25,000 ft) (max cruise)[source]Dassault Falcon 20 · Specifications (Falcon 20F); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Cruise speed: 750 km/h (470 mph, 400 kn) at 12,200 m (40,000 ft) (econ. cruise)[source]Dassault Falcon 20 · Specifications (Falcon 20F); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Stall speed: 152 km/h (94 mph, 82 kn)[source]Dassault Falcon 20 · Specifications (Falcon 20F); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Range: 3,350 km (2,080 mi, 1,810 nmi)[source]Dassault Falcon 20 · Specifications (Falcon 20F); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Service ceiling: 12,800 m (42,000 ft) (absolute ceiling)[source]Dassault Falcon 20 · Specifications (Falcon 20F); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage | — |
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| Country of origin | France[source]Inventory Origin column; table 1, row 54, cell 4; revision 1377423821; retrieved 2026-10-02 | — |
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| Developed from | — | Rockwell Thrush Commander[source] |
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| Airfoil | — | root: NACA 4416 ; tip: NACA 4412 outer wing panels[source] |
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| Propellers | — | 4-bladed PZL Warszawa AW-2-30, 3.3 m (10 ft 10 in) diameter constant speed aluminium alloy propeller[source] |
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| Never exceed speed | — | 280 km/h (170 mph, 150 kn)[source] |
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| g limits | — | +3.4 / -1.4[source] |
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| Wing loading | — | 105 kg/m 2 (22 lb/sq ft)[source] |
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| Power/mass | — | 5.75 kg/kW (11.92 lb/hp)[source] |
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