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Airbus Acj Twotwenty vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Gulfstream G500

By category, the Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty sits in the business-liner/VIP airliner class, emphasizing cabin volume and “living space” more than traditional large-cabin business jets. The Dassault Falcon 6X and Gulfstream G500 are purpose-built large-cabin, long-range business jets, optimized for higher cruise efficiency, airport flexibility, and owner-operator style missions. On range, the ACJ TwoTwenty is typically cited around 5,650 nautical miles, positioning it for many intercontinental city pairs with fewer stops while carrying a relatively high cabin load. The Falcon 6X is a true long-range business jet at about 5,500 nautical miles, aimed at nonstop transoceanic missions with strong hot-and-high and short-field capability for its size. The Gulfstream G500 is slightly shorter-legged at roughly 5,300 nautical miles, still solidly intercontinental but generally a step below the other two on maximum nonstop reach. For passenger capacity, the ACJ TwoTwenty can be configured for far more people, commonly around 18–19 in VIP comfort but capable of substantially higher counts. The Falcon 6X and G500 typically seat around 12–16 in executive layouts.

SpecAirbus ACJ TwoTwentyDassault Falcon 6XGulfstream G500
Summary
Cockpit232
Min Crew 224
Total Seats161712
ManufacturerAirbusDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft NameACJ TwoTwenty6XG500
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)565055005200
Max Cabin Seats181619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Flight Deck (Base Spec)ThalesHoneywell Primus EASy IIIGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$80,000,000$49,500,000$47,500,000
DOC / nm$ 7.74$ 9.00
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64$ 0.90
Standard Cabin Seats1410
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,845$ 4,644
Useful Load (lbs)30650
Cabin
Cockpit32
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew24
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatYesYes
Total Seats1712
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1619
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.210.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats1410
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920031900
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPW812DPW814GA
TBO (hrs)500010000
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)1400015144
No. of Engines22
Dimensions
Length (ft)84.391.2
Wingspan (ft)85.186.3
Cabin Width (ft)8.57.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.56.4
Cabin Length (ft)40.441.5
Overall Height (ft)24.525.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1843
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.36.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)27.526.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140230
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor