Jetgala - MAR-MAY 2023

39 Masters of the long haul All of these comfort factors have been prioritised in the 6X and 10X to give passengers the best experience over the longest distances. The 6X is the largest aircraft in what is known in the industry as the long-range class. Its maximum range of 10,200 km allows non-stops between Beijing and either Seattle or London.The typical cruise speed for the 6X is between .80 and .85 Mach and top speed is .90 Mach. The Falcon 10X offers even more range capability. It is classified as an ultra-long-range jet.The aircraft can fly 13,900km and has a top speed of 0.925 Mach, a whisker below the speed of sound. Shanghai to NewYork City is well within the aircraft’s capability. On flight’s up to 14 hours or more, it is easy to see why cabin comfort has become so important. French Style and Technology Although the foregoing discussion of cabin style seems to place the emphasis on a French aesthetic, the 6X and 10X are also tributes to Dassault’s heritage as one of France’s leading aerospace companies and one of the world’s top builders of advanced fighter aircraft. Dassault Aviation was one of the earliest developers of digital flight control (fly-by-wire) technology, giving its fighters manoeuvrability advantages. It was the first manufacturer to introduce digital flights controls on a business jet—that was in 2005 with the first flight of the Falcon 7X. Digital controls enhance safety, reduce workload and impart a smoother ride. The 6X and 10X have even more advanced digital flight controls. For Dassault, style, comfort and technology are braided together into quintessentially French exports—ones that customers will soon be enjoying on the world’s longest routes. The 6X is nearing the end of its flight test certification program and will enter service this summer. Parts and major structures for the 10X are being built today, with final assembly of the first units beginning in 2023. D A S S A U L T A V I A T I O N OPPOSITE PAGE: Ultra spacious cabin features ample legroom and headroom on the 10X ABOVE: A secure and comfortable bed makes long-haul flights a breeze