Originally Posted by
DaveReidUK
I'm not disputing that (though the stretch is actually a tad over a meter, around 4 feet, hence the two extra windows per side), just commenting that the "8X" is purely a marketing name, it's still a Falcon 7X as far as the Type Certificate is concerned.
Dave, I agree that F8X - as being a F7X - is type certificated for steep approach (obviously, if the required modification is installed). From my memory, the LCY case is a bit different as every aircraft sub-type has to prove that the specific LCY noise limits are not exceeded.