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Airbus Acj320 Neo vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Dassault Falcon 900lx

The Airbus ACJ320neo is a large-cabin, airliner-derived corporate jet that prioritizes cabin volume and layout flexibility over pure long-range efficiency. Typical corporate configurations seat roughly 19 to 50 passengers (and can be arranged higher), making it best suited for larger delegations and missions where space, amenities, and multiple zones matter. Its range is generally around 6,000 nautical miles class, varying with configuration and payload. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a purpose-built ultra-long-range business jet optimized for nonstop intercontinental flying with a quieter, highly efficient tri-jet design. It typically carries about 12 to 16 passengers in executive layouts and offers roughly 6,450 nautical miles of range, giving it an edge for the longest nonstop city pairs. The Dassault Falcon 900LX sits below the 8X in both range and cabin size but remains a long-range, three-engine platform valued for runway performance and operational flexibility. Executive capacity is commonly about 12 to 14 passengers, with range around 4,750 nautical miles, making it well suited for transcontinental and many transoceanic missions with fewer payload constraints than smaller jets.

SpecAirbus ACJ320 NeoDassault Falcon 8XDassault Falcon 900LX
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 14.74$ 7.66$ 7.57
Min Crew422
Total Seats121716
ManufacturerAirbusDassault FalconDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameACJ3208X900LX
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)675064504750
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.84$ 0.64$ 0.63
Max Cabin Seats351614
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)325003690022450
Standard Cabin Seats81414
Direct Operating Cost$ 6,926$ 3,805$ 3,588
Flight Deck (Base Spec)ThalesHoneywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470516498
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$96,000,000$ 62,500,000$44,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit232
Min Crew422
Total Seats101716
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats351614
Standard Cabin Seats81414
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.29.6
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920025300
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelCFM LEAP-1A27PW307DTFE731-60
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition5000
Thrust (lbs)2700067225000
No. of Engines233
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 17
Dimensions
Length (ft)11180.266.4
Wingspan (ft)117.586.370.2
Cabin Width (ft)12.17.77.7
Cabin Height (ft)7.46.26.2
Cabin Length (ft)78.842.733.2
Overall Height (ft)38.5826.124.8
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)671016951264
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)943
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.36.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.223.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140127