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See inside the Dassault Falcon 10X, a super-luxurious $75 million private jet nicknamed the 'penthouse of the skies'

See inside the Dassault Falcon 10X, a super-luxurious $75 million private jet nicknamed the 'penthouse of the skies'
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A rendering of the Falcon 10X in flight, and inside the cabin tour.© Dassault Aviation - Droits Réservés; Pete Syme/Insider
  • French firm Dassault brought a model of its Falcon 10X private jet to the Paris Air Show.
  • It's not due to go into service until 2025, but the cabin tour showed just how luxurious it'll be.

Dassault brought a model of its upcoming Falcon 10X private jet to the Paris Air Show.

Dassault brought a model of its upcoming Falcon 10X private jet to the Paris Air Show.
Pete Syme/Insider

It's not due to go into service until 2025, but the cabin tour still shows how luxurious it will be.

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Here's what the $75 million Dassault Falcon 10X will look like when it does take to the skies.

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Dassault Aviation's new Falcon 10X private jet.      © Dassault Aviation - Droits Réservés

As an ultra-long-range jet which can travel 7,500 miles with a top speed of Mach .925 (around 710 miles-per-hour), it is competing with the likes of the Bombardier Global 7500 and Gulfstream G700.

As an ultra-long-range jet which can travel 7,500 miles with a top speed of Mach .925 (around 710 miles-per-hour), it is competing with the likes of the Bombardier Global 7500 and Gulfstream G700.
Dassault Aviation's new Falcon 10X private jet.      © Dassault Aviation - Droits Réservés

But the Falcon 10X's cabin is its greatest asset — at 6 feet 8 inches tall, it has an extra 5 inches on the G700.

But the Falcon 10X
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Starting in the rear, the bathroom is bigger than in some apartments.

Starting in the rear, the bathroom is bigger than in some apartments.
Pete Syme/Insider

It even includes a shower — a rarity only found on the most lavish private jets.

It even includes a shower — a rarity only found on the most lavish private jets.
Taylor Rains/Insider

It's a big shower too, with a space to sit down and check out the view.

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The marble floor adds to the luxury, with a toilet that would look more at home in a hotel than a plane.

The marble floor adds to the luxury, with a toilet that would look more at home in a hotel than a plane.
Taylor Rains/Insider

Moving into the bedroom, the 9 feet 1 inch wide cabin leaves plenty of room.

Moving into the bedroom, the 9 feet 1 inch wide cabin leaves plenty of room.
Taylor Rains/Insider

The cosy-looking bed would be a necessity for ultra-rich clients on long-haul flights – and looks even more comfortable than business class.

The cosy-looking bed would be a necessity for ultra-rich clients on long-haul flights – and looks even more comfortable than business class.
Taylor Rains/Insider

Dassault kitted out this cabin with a television at the foot of the bed too — but there's a bigger screen coming up as well.

Dassault kitted out this cabin with a television at the foot of the bed too — but there
Taylor Rains/Insider

The next section was dedicated to watching TV.

The next section was dedicated to watching TV.
Taylor Rains/Insider

With this nice little couch opposite, including some storage areas underneath to maximize the use of space.

With this nice little couch opposite, including some storage areas underneath to maximize the use of space.
Taylor Rains/Insider

Then you move into the main seating area, which included eight chairs in this layout.

Then you move into the main seating area, which included eight chairs in this layout.
Taylor Rains/Insider

They were very comfortable and with a sleek modern design that looked unique compared to a typical plane seat.

They were very comfortable and with a sleek modern design that looked unique compared to a typical plane seat.
Taylor Rains/Insider

And it includes tables which fold out from the side, whether for dinner or work — with the one on the left set up with an iPad.

And it includes tables which fold out from the side, whether for dinner or work — with the one on the left set up with an iPad.
Pete Syme/Insider

Plus some small storage compartments beneath the windows.

Plus some small storage compartments beneath the windows.
Pete Syme/Insider

The four-person layout looked just as opulent.

The four-person layout looked just as opulent.
Pete Syme/Insider

There were buttons next to all the seats, including two light switches and a way to request a flight attendant.

There were buttons next to all the seats, including two light switches and a way to request a flight attendant.
Pete Syme/Insider

The Falcon 10X was decorated with several books, like these about Yves Saint Laurent and Jean Paul Gaultier.

The Falcon 10X was decorated with several books, like these about Yves Saint Laurent and Jean Paul Gaultier.
Pete Syme/Insider

They added to the luxury atmosphere in the jet, which a Dassault spokesperson told Insider was nicknamed "the penthouse of the skies."

They added to the luxury atmosphere in the jet, which a Dassault spokesperson told Insider was nicknamed "the penthouse of the skies."
Pete Syme/Insider

Small control panels were in most of the sections too.

Small control panels were in most of the sections too.
Pete Syme/Insider

They included apps to control the temperature and lights in the cabin, a map of the jet, and Falcon SkyView which uses external cameras to stream the view.

They included apps to control the temperature and lights in the cabin, a map of the jet, and Falcon SkyView which uses external cameras to stream the view.
Pete Syme/Insider

The last section before the cockpit was the galley to prepare food and drink.

The last section before the cockpit was the galley to prepare food and drink.
Pete Syme/Insider

That included a small sink, and plenty of counter space where a box of expensive Pierre Marcolini chocolates had been laid out.

That included a small sink, and plenty of counter space where a box of expensive Pierre Marcolini chocolates had been laid out.
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Plus a good amount of cabinet space for glasses, and a coffee maker.

Plus a good amount of cabinet space for glasses, and a coffee maker.
Pete Syme/Insider

And two convection ovens to get a proper dining experience.

And two convection ovens to get a proper dining experience.
Taylor Rains/Insider

You'll find a door and a mirror just opposite that.

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And finally, the cockpit itself.

And finally, the cockpit itself.
Pete Syme/Insider

Dassault says the flight deck will use a digital flight control system derived from its military technology. And with its FalconEye combined vision system, the 10X "will be capable of operating in essentially zero ceiling/visibility conditions."

Dassault says the flight deck will use a digital flight control system derived from its military technology. And with its FalconEye combined vision system, the 10X "will be capable of operating in essentially zero ceiling/visibility conditions."
© Dassault Aviation - V. Almansa
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