Dassault MD 410 Spirale

The Dassault MD‑410 Spirale is a light twin‑engine business jet developed by Dassault Aviation in the early 1990s as a modern successor to the Mirage‑2000 trainer family. Intended to combine the agility of a fighter‑type airframe with the comfort of a corporate aircraft, the Spirale first flew on 12 March 1994 and entered limited production in 1997. Its sleek, low‑drag composite fuselage incorporates a 12‑meter wingspan derived from the Mirage series, while a pair of Pratt & Whitney PW305A turbofans deliver 2,500 lb of thrust each, allowing a cruise speed of Mach 0.78 and a range of 4,800 km. The cockpit features a fully digital glass panel with fly‑by‑wire controls, and the cabin can be configured for up to eight passengers with executive‑grade seating, avionics‑compatible Wi‑Fi, and noise‑reduction insulation. Though only 38 units were built, the MD‑410 Spirale demonstrated Dassault’s ability to transfer military‑grade technology to the civil market, influencing later models such as the Falcon 900EX and the Falcon 7X. Its legacy endures as a benchmark for integrating high‑performance fighter dynamics into commercial aviation. Today the Spirale serves as a reference platform for training programs and aerospace research worldwide.