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The Dassault Falcon 50 is a super-midsize jet produced between 1979 and 1996. Price: the Dassault Falcon 50 is out of production and, used, the market median is around US$ 2.3M. Median from Jet Tracker's price research as of 06/2026. It has a range of 3450 nm, a cruise speed of 475 kt (880 km/h), Mach 0.86, up to 9 passengers. In Brazil there are 5 active units in the RAB-ANAC, excluding cancelled registrations. There are 36 aircraft from this family for sale today, across 45 listings on the portals Jet Tracker tracks (global market, not Brazil only).

Source: RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/12/2026) and Jet Tracker catalog (spec sheet reviewed on 11/8/2026).

Acquisition price · pre-owned market
45 active listings (global)Jet Tracker curation · 7 sources · 6/5/2026
US$ 2.3MR$ 12.6M
market medianaging ≈ −5.5%/yr−79% vs Super-Midsize median
Entry
US$ 1.4M
model year 1980
Best value
US$ 1.4M
model year 1980
Top of range
US$ 3.2M
model year 1994
Basis
Listings
real listings
Minimum
US$ 1.4M
R$ 7.7M
Median
US$ 2.3M
R$ 12.6M
Maximum
US$ 4.0M
R$ 22.1M
Depreciation curve by year of manufacture
CAGR +5.8%/yr·1980→1994
Market median by vintage (USD). Light-blue band = min/max range observed across real listings. Points without reliable public listings (n ≤ 1) use Bluebook/curve interpolation and are flagged as lower confidence.
3 of 4 points with reduced confidence (n ≤ 1 listing observed). The estimate for these years comes from Aircraft Bluebook / market-curve interpolation, not from direct listings.
Landed in Brazil

Index ≈ ×1.15 to ×1.40 on the aircraft value, already with ferry, ANAC nationalization, IPI and ICMS.

Through a qualified importer
US$ 1.6M – 4.7M
R$ 8.8M – 26.6M · Agreement 75/91 · IPI + ICMS ~7 to 12%
Direct import
US$ 1.8M – 5.5M
R$ 10.2M – 31.0M · IPI + full ICMS ~25 to 32%

Market estimate: value + ferry + ANAC nationalization + taxes, no legal review. II, PIS and COFINS are 0% for aircraft (NCM 88.02); IPI is 6.5% (3.25% for air taxi) until Dec 31, 2026; ~4% ICMS only through a qualified importer (Agreement 75/91).

Cost per flight hour
Operate · owned
US$ 4.9K/h
R$ 27.7K/h · Variable/h
Fixed/yr
US$ 479.1K
Total/h @ 200 hrs/yr
US$ 7.3K/h
Charter · 🌎 World
US$ 5.5K – 9.5K/h
R$ 30.8K – 53.3K/h
Charter · 🇧🇷 Brazil
US$ 6.0K – 11.0K/h
R$ 33.6K – 61.7K/h

Operate = direct cost/hour (fuel + maintenance + engine); excludes fixed costs (hangar, crew, insurance). World: hourly rate published by charter operators. Brazil: charter is quoted per leg, so the hourly figure is an estimate from route quotes.

How we read this price · 7 sources · researched 6/5/2026

Median and price range for pre-owned aircraft, compiled by Jet Tracker from asking prices in listings and the price guides in the sources below, checked on 6/5/2026. 3 of 4 model years have an observed listing. The rest are estimates from the market curve between model years and are flagged in the chart.

PTAX · R$ 5.6075 / US$ · 11/12/2026

Market estimates for guidance only, not a firm quote. Confirm the value with a broker/appraiser before any transaction.

Temporal identity

First flight
Nov 07, 1976
FAA cert.
Mar 07, 1979
ANAC cert.
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Deliveries start
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Units produced
252

Falcon 50, Dassault's first three-engine super-midsize jet. Transatlantic range.

Detailed specs

Performance

Engines
3x Garrett/Honeywell TFE731-3-1C (Falcon 50) or TFE731-40 (Falcon 50EX)
Max Mach
0.86
Max speed
488 kt
Fuel
2,315 gal
Rate of climb
4,400 ft/min
Max operating Mach
0.86
Landing distance
2,247 ft
Thrust per engine
3,700 lbf
Balanced field length (BFL)
4,900 ft

Cabin and comfort

Lavatory
Aft galley + aft lavatory with door
Configuration
8 to 9 passengers in 2 zones (club + divan)
Typical configuration
Forward Club 4 + Aft Divan 3 + Forward Galley + Aft Lavatory
Stand-up cabin
Yes
Cabin volume
19.82 m³
Differential pressurization
9.45 psi
Baggage capacity
115 cu ft

Avionics and engines

Autopilot
Sperry SPZ-8000 or Honeywell Primus
Flight deck
Collins Pro Line 4
Common retrofits
Universal UNS-1, Honeywell Primus 1000, Garmin GTN 750

Operating costs

Data source
https://planephd.com/wizard/details/670/DASSAULT-FALCON-50-specifications-performance-operating-cost-valuation · https://www.libertyjet.com/jet-ownership-costs.aspx?jetType=DA-50 · https://aviacost.com/aircraftcostcalculator/dassault-falcon-50 · https://www.eap.aero/tfe731-coverage-comparison · https://aerospace.honeywell.com/us/en/products-and-services/product/services/maintenance-and-service-plans/maintenance-service-plan-propulsion
Fuel burn
380 gal/h
Last updated
2026
Engine overhaul cost
US$ 600,000
Market price (low)
US$ 1,500,000
Engine overhaul interval
5,000 h
Market price (high)
US$ 5,500,000

External dimensions

Overall length
18.52 m
Wingspan
18.86 m
Height
6.98 m
Wing area
46.83 m²

Weights & fuel

Operating empty weight (OEW)
9,150 kg
Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW)
17,600 kg
Maximum payload
1,620 kg
Fuel capacity
8,763 L
Fuel capacity
15,686 lb

Minimum runway

RBAC 135.385 · landing within 60% of the runwaysea level / ISA reference

How much runway the Falcon 50 needs to dispatch: the manual figure and what the charter (RBAC 135) rule requires.

Charter (RBAC 135), dry runway
1,494m
takeoff governs: longer than factored landing
Charter, wet runway
1,494m
× 1.15 · RBAC 135.385(d)
Takeoff or BFL, manual
1,494m
unfactored takeoff, manufacturer

Dispatches under charter rules at 209 of 465 Brazilian public runways when dry, and at 209 when wet.

Minimum runway

Where the Falcon 50 dispatches under charter rules

Verdict per regime (private, charter dry and wet) across 465 Brazilian public runways, with the margin in meters.

Starter feature. Available on your Jet Tracker account.

Manufacturer-published distances at sea level, ISA and reference weight. Not corrected for altitude, temperature, wind or runway condition, takeoff included. Uses the declared LDA as a proxy for effective runway length (RBAC 135.361) and the most favourable threshold in calm air (135.385(b)(1)): on the day, wind may force the shorter threshold. Destination only: does not assess the alternate aerodrome (135.387). Not a substitute for the AFM or the operator's performance analysis. Rule: RBAC 135.385 and 135.398; private flying (RBAC 91) is not factored. Runways: declared distance (LDA) from AISWEB/DECEA (2026-09-05), checkable on each aerodrome chart; where DECEA publishes no declared distance, physical length from OurAirports is used.

Cabin

Standard configuration
1–2 zones9 typical passengersForward Club 4Aft Divan 3Forward galleyLavatory

Typical factory configuration (curated data). The drawing below is schematic and at approximate scale; the actual layout varies by interior and year.

Cabin to scale: cross-section and profile
✓ stand-up height
1,80 m1,86 m
front cross-section · person = 1.75 m
7,16 m long
Length
7.16 m
Width
1.86 m
Height
1.8 m
Volume
19.82 m³
Baggage
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History

  1. 1976 - Only trijet in the super-midsize segment

    Launched in 1976, it was the first Falcon trijet (3 engines). A configuration inherited from the Dassault philosophy that prioritizes redundancy; three engines ensure extended ETOPS operation over oceans and in hot-and-high conditions. Adding the original Falcon 50 and the 50EX, the family surpassed 350 units produced through 2008.

  2. 1976First flight
  3. 1979FAA certification
  4. 1996 - Falcon 50EX evolved in 1996

    The 50EX version brought TFE731-40 engines with FADEC, Collins Pro Line 4 EFIS and an extended range of 3,450 nm. More than 100 EX units produced, today the most valued on the used market.

  5. 1996End of production
  6. 2000 - Aerolula, the Brazilian presidential jet

    The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) operated a Falcon 50 (registration PR-AAA, later FAB 2580) between 2000 and 2014 as the aircraft of the President of Brazil. Nicknamed Aerolula during the Lula administration, it flew all over Brazil on official missions before being replaced by the Embraer Legacy 600.

    Força Aérea Brasileira

Brazil Fleet

Lineage

Model with no documented lineage in the manufacturer's line.

Curiosities and highlights

Benefits

Unbeatable hot-and-high performance

With 3 engines and an area-ruled wing, it takes off at full weight from runways at 8,000 ft altitude and temperatures above 35°C, situations where twin bizjets lose range. Ideal for operation in the Andes and the Middle East.

Global government operators

The French Navy (Gardian 50 maritime surveillance), and the South African, Italian, Portuguese and Iraqi Air Forces operate the Falcon 50 on VIP and SAR missions. Reliability of 99% proven in military fleets.

Limitations

Maintenance cost of 3 engines

Operating 3 TFE731 engines means tripled overhaul cycles. Each hot section (~USD 200k) and full overhaul (~USD 600k) multiplies by 3, a cost disadvantage vs. twin competitors such as the Citation X or Hawker 1000.

Dassault Falcon 50 for sale now

Listed aircraft with a page on Jet Tracker, from the lowest asking price up. Asking is not the closing price; portals and the reading date are on each page.

Registrations in Brazil

2 operational aircraft owned by companies in the ANAC registry (RAB). Each opens the profile with owner, operator, status and history.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does the Dassault Falcon 50 cost?

The Dassault Falcon 50 is out of production, so there is no factory price. On the used market the median is around US$ 2.3M, varying with year and flight hours; see real listings on this model's Market tab. Reference value as of 06/2026.

What is the range of the Dassault Falcon 50?

The maximum range is 3450 nm (3,450 NM · 6,389 km).

How fast is the Dassault Falcon 50?

Cruise speed is 475 kt, equivalent to 880 km/h, or Mach 0.86.

How many passengers does the Dassault Falcon 50 seat?

The Dassault Falcon 50 seats up to 9 passengers, crew not included.

How many Dassault Falcon 50 are there in Brazil?

There are 5 active units in the RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/12/2026): operational, mark reservation or suspended, excluding cancelled registrations.

Who operates the Dassault Falcon 50 in Brazil?

3 distinct operators operate 4 units of the Dassault Falcon 50 in the RAB-ANAC: 2 in air taxi (RBAC 135) and 2 in private operation (RBAC 91), concentrated in SP and DF (data as of 11/12/2026). Another 1 unit is under registration reservation (tail number reserved, not yet operating). Name, fleet and state of each operator are on this model's Analytics tab and in the operators directory.

How much does it cost to operate the Dassault Falcon 50 per hour?

Jet Tracker estimate: about US$ 7,338 per flight hour at 200 h/year, of which US$ 4,942 per hour is variable cost (fuel, engine program, maintenance reserves) plus US$ 479,125 per year of fixed cost (crew, hangar, insurance), under Jet Tracker's default assumptions (Southeast Brazil, in-house crew, 200 h/year). Run your own scenario on this model's Costs tab.