Airbus Acj Twotwenty vs Dassault Falcon 10x vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Gulfstream G600
By category, the Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty is a “bizliner” based on an airliner platform, optimized for VIP cabin space and long missions rather than traditional business-jet operating flexibility. The Dassault Falcon 10X and Gulfstream G600 are ultra-long-range large-cabin business jets, while the Dassault Falcon 6X sits in the long-range large-cabin class (a step below the very longest-range flagships). On range, the ACJ TwoTwenty is typically marketed around roughly 5,650 nm class capability, suitable for many transoceanic pairings. The Falcon 10X targets about 7,500 nm, placing it at the top end of the segment. The Falcon 6X is around 5,500 nm, broadly comparable to the ACJ TwoTwenty on distance but with a different operating concept. The Gulfstream G600 is about 6,600 nm, bridging long and ultra-long missions. On passenger capacity, the ACJ TwoTwenty usually carries the most in comfort, commonly configured for about 18–19 VIP passengers (and can be arranged for more). The Falcon 10X typically accommodates around 8–19. The Falcon 6X is often 12–16. The G600 commonly seats about 13–17, depending on layout.
| Spec | Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty | Dassault Falcon 10X | Dassault Falcon 6X | Gulfstream G600 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 16 | 17 | 17 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ TwoTwenty | 10X | 6X | G600 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | Business Jet | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA |
| Max Range (nm) | 5650 | 7505 | 5500 | 6500 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 18 | 16 | 16 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Thales | Digital Flight Control System | Honeywell Primus EASy III | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 516 | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $80,000,000 | $ 75,000,000 | $49,500,000 | $58,500,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 36900 | — | 40560 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 14 | 14 | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $2,770 | $ 3,845 | $ 4,789 |
| DOC / nm | — | — | $ 7.74 | $ 9.28 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | — | $ 0.64 | $ 0.93 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | — | — | 3 | 2 |
| Lavatory | — | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | — | — | 2 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | — | — | No | Yes |
| Jump Seat | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | — | — | 17 | 12 |
| Galley Location | — | — | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | — | 16 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 10.2 | 10.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | — | 14 | 10 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 29200 | 31900 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 3900 | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| Model | — | — | PW812D | PW815GA |
| TBO (hrs) | — | — | 5000 | 10000 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 17 | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | 14000 | 15680 |
| No. of Engines | — | — | 2 | 2 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | — | — | 84.3 | 96.1 |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | — | 85.1 | 94.1 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | — | 8.5 | 7.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | — | 6.5 | 6.4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | — | 40.4 | 45.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | — | — | 24.5 | 25.3 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 1843 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 6.3 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 27.5 | 30.2 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 140 | 230 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | Flat Floor |