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Dassault HU-25 Guardian

Dassault Aviation · Maritime Search and Rescue / Patrol Aircraft / Maritime Search and Rescue / Drug Interdiction · USA · Cold War (1970–1991)

Dassault HU-25 Guardian — Maritime Search and Rescue / Patrol Aircraft / Maritime Search and Rescue / Drug Interdiction
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The Dassault Falcon 20 is a French business jet developed and manufactured by Dassault Aviation. The first business jet developed by the firm, it became the first of a family of business jets to be produced under the same name; of these, both the smaller Falcon 10 and the larger trijet Falcon 50 were direct derivatives of the Falcon 20.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
SAR
Domain
Defence
Era
Cold War (1970–1991)
Country
USA
Manufacturer
Dassault Aviation
Co-Manufacturer
Falcon Jet
Operator
US Coast Guard (retired)
Primary Role
Maritime Search and Rescue / Patrol Aircraft / Maritime Search and Rescue / Drug Interdiction
Status
Retired
Service Entry
1982
Produced
41
Propulsion
Turbofan
Engine
2x Allied Signal ATF3-6-2C turbofan
Thrust / Power
5,440 lbf each
Launch
Ground
Length (ft)
56.3
Wingspan (ft)
53.6
Empty Weight (lb)
19000
MTOW (lb)
32000
Endurance (hr)
6
Service Ceiling (ft)
42000
Range (mi)
2400
Max Speed (mph)
528