N780SP
Dassault Falcon 900 (900C/900B family) (900C/900B (reported variably by sources))
Dassault Aviation
8 Hours
Duration of Flight
3450 NM
Range
474 MPH
Max Speed

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Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2021-08-11No flight history available
Flight records for this aircraft have not been tracked yet.
AI Summary
Dassault Falcon 900 (900C/900B family) (900C/900B (reported variably by sources))
Overview
US registration assigned to NORTHWOOD INVESTORS LLC (New York, NY). Certificate issue date 2015-11-24; airworthiness record 2008-03-24; last FAA action 2021-08-11; shown as assigned in public registration listings.
Specifications
- Engines: 3× Honeywell TFE731-5BR-2C (4750 lbf each)
- Range: 3450 nm
- Cruise: 444 kts
- Seats: 12
- Ceiling: 51000 ft
Operations & Cabin
Typical 12-passenger executive layout (forward galley, club seating, mid-cabin conference group, aft divan) as described in broker/charter listings. Forward galley, enclosed aft lavatory, leather seating, TV monitors, Wi‑Fi and satellite phone commonly listed in broker/charter adverts for this tail.
Model & Market Context
N780SP is a Dassault Falcon 900 (MSN 93) registered to NORTHWOOD INVESTORS LLC of New York, NY. The airframe is listed in US records as a tri‑jet equipped with three Honeywell TFE731‑5BR series turbofans and is commonly described in listings as a 12‑passenger executive configuration. Registration records show a U.S. civil certificate issue date in late 2015 and an airworthiness record dating to 2008; the tail has been photographed in Europe and appears in multiple spotter archives. N780SP has been offered for charter/operation by several operators in the past and is regularly described in broker listings with a large stand‑up cabin and full galley.
The aircraft is typically configured for 12 passengers with a forward galley, club seating and an aft divan/three‑place divan in common executive layouts. Avionics and cabin fit vary by individual aircraft; typical Falcon 900C equipment complements include Honeywell/Collins-era flight decks and upgraded cabin/CMS, with Wi‑Fi, satellite phone, TV monitors and enclosed lavatory shown in charter listings. The triple‑engine arrangement and TFE731 engines give the type robust field performance and good hot/high capability; expected service ceiling is 51,000 ft and NBAA IFR ranges for 900B/900C variants are in the mid‑3000 nm class. Common missions for this airframe are transcontinental and transatlantic executive transport, medevac and government/VIP duties where short‑field performance plus long‑range capability is required.
The Falcon 900 family is a long‑standing Dassault tri‑jet line noted for a roomy, quiet cabin and flexible mission capability; successive variants (900B, 900C, 900EX, 900LX) increased range, updated engines and modernised avionics. The 900C sits between the original 900/900B and the longer‑range EX/LX variants: it typically carries 10–12 passengers, cruises in the high‑400s KIAS (or ~Mach 0.75 long‑range), and retains the three‑engine safety and field performance advantages that make it popular with operators flying to smaller airports. On the used market Falcon 900C examples commonly trade in the mid‑single to low‑double‑digit millions USD depending on condition and avionics/maintenance status; N780SP is shown in broker/charter listings with typical executive cabin amenities and recent photographic sightings in Europe.
Aircraft Comparison
| Parameter | N780SP | 62LX | N100AS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Number (MSN) | 93 | 162 | 20F-274 |
| Year Manufactured | 1991 | 2008 | 1969 |
| Duration of Flight | 8 Hours | 9 Hours | 4 Hours |
| Range | 3450 NM | 4000 NM | 1780 NM |
| Max Speed | 474 MPH | 478 MPH | 453 MPH |
| Aircraft Class | Over 20,000lbs | 12,500-19,999lbs | Over 20,000lbs |
| Service Ceiling | 51000 ft | 47000 ft | 42000 ft |
| Max Passengers | 12 | 19 | 9 |
| Cabin Comfort | No items found. | No items found. | No items found. |