THE AIRFORCE - AIRCRAFT - FALCON 900B
Aircraft Stats:
Powerplant: 3 x 4,750 lb AlliedSignal TFE 731-5 turbofans
Speed: 864 kph, 537mph mph
Range: 7 432km, 4,618miles
Seats: 2+19
Length: 20,21m, 66ft 4in
Span: 19.33m, 5ft 5in
Empty Weight: 11 186kg, 24,660lb
Max T/O Weight: 20 638kg, 45,500lb
Period of Service: 1992 - Current
Falcon 900B
Status: Current
Manufacturer: Dassault
Country of Manufacture: France
Role: VIP Transport
Falcon 900 ZS-NAN was delivered to 21 Squadron during 1991.
An avionics software upgrade was done in West Palm Beach, USA during 1999, but the interior has not been refurbished since delivery.
An upgrade scheduled to take place during the FY2010/2011 year will consist of a full interior refurbishment. The engines will be upgraded to improve economy, reduce maintenance costs and improve range. The avionics will consist mainly of a software upgrade to keep abreast of technology.
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