Airbus Acj Twotwenty vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Embraer Lineage 1000e vs Gulfstream G650er
The Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty sits in the “bizliner” category, derived from an airliner platform and optimized for spacious private interiors. It offers intercontinental range (roughly 5,600 nautical miles) and typically accommodates more passengers than traditional business jets, commonly around 18–20 in executive layouts, with flexibility for more depending on configuration. The Embraer Lineage 1000E is also a bizliner, emphasizing cabin volume and multiple living zones; its range is shorter (about 4,600 nautical miles), and it often carries around 16–19 passengers in VIP layouts. The Dassault Falcon 6X is a purpose-built long-range large-cabin business jet. It targets transcontinental-to-intercontinental missions (around 5,500 nautical miles) with a typical passenger load in the 12–16 range, prioritizing comfort and airport flexibility. The Gulfstream G650ER is an ultra-long-range flagship business jet, optimized for maximum range (about 7,500 nautical miles) and speed, usually configured for roughly 12–18 passengers, balancing long-haul capability with a premium large-cabin experience.
| Spec | Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty | Dassault Falcon 6X | Embraer Lineage 1000E | Gulfstream G650ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 16 | 17 | 19 | 14 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ TwoTwenty | 6X | Lineage 1000E | G650ER |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 5650 | 5500 | 4640 | 7500 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Thales | Honeywell Primus EASy III | Honeywell Primus Epic | Gulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 516 | 470 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $80,000,000 | $49,500,000 | $51,250,000 | $60,000,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 7.74 | $ 11.68 | $ 9.39 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.64 | $ 0.97 | $ 0.78 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 14 | 16 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 3,845 | $ 5,827 | $ 4,844 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | 50043 | 49500 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | — | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | — | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | — | No | Yes | Yes |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | — | 17 | 14 | 14 |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 16 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 10.2 | 8.8 | 10.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 14 | 12 | 12 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 29200 | 23190 | 31900 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 3900 | — | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | — | PW812D | CF34-10 E7-B | BR725 A1-12 |
| TBO (hrs) | — | 5000 | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 17 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 14000 | 18500 | 16900 |
| No. of Engines | — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | 4184 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | — | 84.3 | 119 | 99.8 |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 85.1 | 94.2 | 99.6 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 8.5 | 8.8 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 6.5 | 6.6 | 6.5 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 40.4 | 76.6 | 46.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | — | 24.5 | 34.7 | 25.7 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1843 | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 6.3 | 8 | 6.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 27.5 | 67.2 | 32.7 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 140 | 323 | 235 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 120 | — |