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Dassault Falcon 20
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Dassault Falcon 20.
Role Business jet and Reconnaissance aircraft.
National origin France
Manufacturer Dassault Aviation
First flight 1964
Introduction 1965
Status Active.
Number built 508

The Dassault Falcon 20 is a French aircraft with two turbojet engines. It was the first business jet ever built in France. This plane can carry two pilots and usually between eight and twelve passengers. It's used for many different jobs around the world.

Special Versions for Military Use

HU-25 Falcon in low level flight
A Dassault HU-25 Guardian flying

Some special versions of the Falcon 20 are used by militaries. For example, the United States Coast Guard uses a version called the HU-25 Guardian. This aircraft helps with search and rescue missions, looking for people who are lost or in trouble at sea. It also does reconnaissance, which means it flies around to gather information and observe things.

The French Navy uses a similar aircraft called the Gardian. This plane helps them with operations in places like Overseas France, which are French territories far away from mainland France.

Images for kids

  • General Electric CF700 on Dassault Falcon 20 N921ML

    The General Electric CF700 engine, which was used on some Falcon 20s.

  • Garrett TFE731 on Dassault Falcon 20 N70PL

    A later engine, the Garrett TFE731, which was also used on the Falcon 20.

  • Dassault Falcon 30 F-WAMD LEB 02.06.73 edited-2

    The only Falcon 30 ever made. It was designed to carry 30 passengers for airlines.

  • PAF 24 Blinders Squadron Dassault Falcon DA-20 cockpit1

    The cockpit of a Falcon 20 used by the Pakistan Air Force.

  • FedEx Dassault Falcon 20

    A Federal Express Falcon 20. This one has a special wide cargo door.

  • Dassault HU-25C Guardian (20G), USA - Coast Guard AN0617966

    A USCG HU-25C Guardian aircraft from 2004.

  • Dassault Falcon 20DC Bancjet Burbank CA 09.86

    A Falcon 20DC cargo plane at Burbank airport in 1986. Notice it has no cabin windows.

  • Dassault Falcon 20E, Belgium - Air Force JP6926350

    A Belgian Air Force Falcon 20E from August 2010.

  • Hu-25

    Another view of a USCG HU-25 Guardian.

  • French Navy Dassault Falcon 20G CBR Gilbert

    A French Navy Falcon 20G from 2009.

  • Dassault.falcon20.g-frak.arp

    A FR Aviation Falcon 20D from 2006.

  • TM11-3-DassaultFalcon

    A Spanish Air Force Falcon 20D from 1981.

  • A IRIAF Dassault Falcon 20 lands at Mehrabad Airport

    An Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force Falcon 20 landing in 2009.

  • Pakistan Air Force No 24 Blinders Squadron Falcon DA-20 left side1

    A Pakistan Air Force Falcon DA-20 used for EW, ECM, and ESM.

  • The Dassault Falcon 20 (2480971682)

    The inside of a Falcon 20.

See also

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