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Airbus Acj320 Neo vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G650er

By category, the Airbus ACJ320neo is a VIP airliner based on a single‑aisle commercial jet, optimized for cabin volume and customization rather than pure business‑jet performance. The Dassault Falcon 6X and 8X and the Gulfstream G650ER are purpose‑built large/ultra‑long‑range business jets, prioritizing nonstop intercontinental reach, high cruise efficiency, and access to more business‑aviation airports. On range, the ACJ320neo is typically quoted around 6,000 nautical miles depending on configuration, placing it in long‑range territory but generally below the very longest‑range business jets. The Falcon 6X is also long‑range at roughly 5,500 nautical miles, while the Falcon 8X extends further at about 6,450 nautical miles. The G650ER sits at the top end of this group for nonstop distance at about 7,500 nautical miles. On passenger capacity, the ACJ320neo can accommodate more people in airline-style layouts but is often configured for fewer, with expansive lounges and private rooms; typical VIP layouts commonly seat roughly 20–50+. The Falcon 6X, Falcon 8X, and G650ER typically carry around 12–16 passengers in executive configurations, with maximum certified seating higher but rarely used.

SpecAirbus ACJ320 NeoDassault Falcon 6XDassault Falcon 8XGulfstream G650ER
Summary
Cockpit2322
DOC / nm$ 14.74$ 7.74$ 7.66$ 9.39
Min Crew4224
Total Seats12171714
ManufacturerAirbusDassault FalconDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft NameACJ3206X8XG650ER
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)6750550064507500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.84$ 0.64$ 0.64$ 0.78
Max Cabin Seats35161619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)325003690049500
Standard Cabin Seats8141412
Direct Operating Cost$ 6,926$ 3,845$ 3,805$ 4,844
Flight Deck (Base Spec)ThalesHoneywell Primus EASy IIIHoneywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470516516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$96,000,000$49,500,000$ 62,500,000$60,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit2332
Min Crew4224
Total Seats10171714
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats35161619
Standard Cabin Seats8141412
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNoNoYes
Jump SeatYesYesYes
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.210.210.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)292002920031900
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39003900
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelCFM LEAP-1A27PW812DPW307DBR725 A1-12
TBO (hrs)On-Condition5000On-ConditionOn-Condition
Thrust (lbs)2700014000672216900
No. of Engines2232
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 17ISA + 15
Dimensions
Length (ft)11184.380.299.8
Wingspan (ft)117.585.186.399.6
Cabin Width (ft)12.18.57.78.2
Cabin Height (ft)7.46.56.26.5
Cabin Length (ft)78.840.442.746.9
Overall Height (ft)38.5824.526.125.7
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)671018431695
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)943
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