About Dassault Aviation & Fuel Consumption
Dassault Aviation designs business jets like the Falcon series and military aircraft such as the Rafale. Fuel consumption varies greatly between business jets and high-performance fighter jets, with fighters consuming much more per hour due to supersonic speeds and afterburners.
Factors Influencing Fuel Consumption:
- Aircraft Model: Falcons are efficient business jets, while the Rafale fighter consumes far more fuel.
- Weight & Payload: Passenger/cargo load impacts fuel burn in business jets.
- Flight Profile: Long-range cruise is more fuel-efficient than takeoff, combat, or short hops.
- Fuel Type: Both Jet-A/Jet-A1 and military-grade JP-8 are commonly used.
Formulas Used:
- Fuel Used = Burn Rate (L/hr) × Flight Hours
- Total Cost = Fuel Used × Price per Liter
- CO₂ Emissions = Fuel Used × Emission Factor (kg CO₂/L)
Example:
A Dassault Falcon 7X flying for 2 hours on Jet-A at ₹95/liter:
- Fuel Used = 1200 × 2 = 2400 liters
- Total Cost = 2400 × 95 = ₹228,000
- CO₂ Emissions = 2400 × 2.50 = 6000 kg
Note: Fuel burn rates are averages. Actual values depend on payload, altitude, weather, and mission type.
