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.
| Spec | Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty | Dassault Falcon 6X | Gulfstream G500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 16 | 17 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ TwoTwenty | 6X | G500 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 5650 | 5500 | 5200 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 18 | 16 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Thales | Honeywell Primus EASy III | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 516 | 516 |
| 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 Seats | — | 14 | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 3,845 | $ 4,644 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | 30650 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | — | 3 | 2 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | — | 2 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | — | No | No |
| 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 | PW814GA |
| TBO (hrs) | — | 5000 | 10000 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 17 | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 14000 | 15144 |
| No. of Engines | — | 2 | 2 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | — | 84.3 | 91.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 85.1 | 86.3 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 8.5 | 7.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 6.5 | 6.4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 40.4 | 41.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | — | 24.5 | 25.5 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1843 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 6.3 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 27.5 | 26.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 140 | 230 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor |