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Airbus Acj Twotwenty vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G650er

By category, the Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty is a “bizliner” based on an airliner platform, optimized for spacious cabin volume and flexible interior zones, while the Dassault Falcon 6X and 8X are large-cabin long-range business jets, and the Gulfstream G650ER is an ultra-long-range flagship business jet focused on speed and range. On range, the G650ER typically leads at about 7,500 nautical miles, making it the strongest option for the longest nonstop city pairs. The Falcon 8X is close behind at roughly 6,450 nautical miles, offering very long reach with three-engine redundancy. The Falcon 6X is slightly shorter-range at about 5,500 nautical miles but still firmly intercontinental. The ACJ TwoTwenty is generally around 5,650 nautical miles, competitive with the 6X for many missions but with a different emphasis: cabin space over maximum range. On passenger capacity, the ACJ TwoTwenty carries the most in typical corporate layouts—often around 18 to 22 passengers—thanks to its wide, airliner-derived cabin. The Falcon 6X and 8X usually seat about 12 to 16, while the G650ER commonly accommodates roughly 14 to 19 depending on configuration.

SpecAirbus ACJ TwoTwentyDassault Falcon 6XDassault Falcon 8XGulfstream G650ER
Summary
Cockpit2322
Min Crew 2224
Total Seats16171714
ManufacturerAirbusDassault FalconDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft NameACJ TwoTwenty6X8XG650ER
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)5650550064507500
Max Cabin Seats18161619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Flight Deck (Base Spec)ThalesHoneywell Primus EASy IIIHoneywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470516516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$80,000,000$49,500,000$ 62,500,000$60,000,000
DOC / nm$ 7.74$ 7.66$ 9.39
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64$ 0.64$ 0.78
Standard Cabin Seats141412
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,845$ 3,805$ 4,844
Useful Load (lbs)3690049500
Cabin
Cockpit332
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew224
Crew RestNoNoYes
Jump SeatYesYesYes
Total Seats171714
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats161619
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.210.210.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats141412
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)292002920031900
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39003900
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW812DPW307DBR725 A1-12
TBO (hrs)5000On-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 17ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)14000672216900
No. of Engines232
Dimensions
Length (ft)84.380.299.8
Wingspan (ft)85.186.399.6
Cabin Width (ft)8.57.78.2
Cabin Height (ft)6.56.26.5
Cabin Length (ft)40.442.746.9
Overall Height (ft)24.526.125.7
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)18431695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.36.36.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)27.529.232.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140140235
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor