Dassault Falcon 10x vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Dassault Falcon 7x vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Dassault Falcon 900lx vs Gulfstream G280
The Dassault Falcon 10X and Falcon 6X sit in the ultra-long-range, large-cabin category; the 10X is positioned as the flagship with the longest range of this group (about 7,500 nm class) and typically accommodates roughly 8–19 passengers depending on layout, while the 6X is slightly shorter-range (about 5,500 nm class) with a similar broad capacity range. The Falcon 8X and Falcon 7X are ultra-long-range trijets with large cabins; the 8X offers longer range (about 6,400 nm class) than the 7X (about 5,950 nm class), with typical seating around 12–16. The Falcon 900LX is also a long-range large-cabin trijet (about 4,750 nm class), commonly configured for roughly 12–14. The Falcon 2000LXS and 2000S are super-midsize/large-cabin light end: the 2000LXS generally offers more range (about 4,000 nm class) than the 2000S (about 3,300 nm class), with typical seating around 8–10. The Gulfstream G280 is a super-midsize jet (about 3,600 nm class), usually seating about 8–10.
| Spec | Dassault Falcon 10X | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Dassault Falcon 2000S | Dassault Falcon 6X | Dassault Falcon 7X | Dassault Falcon 8X | Dassault Falcon 900LX | Gulfstream G280 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 17 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | 10X | 2000LXS | 2000S | 6X | 7X | 8X | 900LX | G280 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7505 | 4155 | 3540 | 5500 | 5950 | 6450 | 4750 | 3600 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 36900 | 18250 | 18250 | — | 33600 | 36900 | 22450 | 15550 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 14 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $2,770 | $ 3,073 | $ 3,150 | $ 3,845 | $ 3,850 | $ 3,805 | $ 3,588 | $ 3,168 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Digital Flight Control System | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy III | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 490 | 490 | 516 | 516 | 516 | 498 | 481 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 75,000,000 | $35,100,000 | $ 26,000,000 | $49,500,000 | $53,800,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $44,000,000 | $24,900,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 6.38 | $ 6.63 | $ 7.74 | $ 7.75 | $ 7.66 | $ 7.57 | $ 6.57 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.80 | $ 0.83 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.63 | $ 0.82 |
| Cabin | ||||||||
| Cockpit | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | — | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | — | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | — | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Total Seats | — | 12 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 10 |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 10 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | — | AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9.6 | 9.6 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 9.6 | 9.2 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 10 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 25300 | 25300 | 29200 | 29200 | 29200 | 25300 | 25000 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 3900 | 3900 | 3900 | — | 5800 |
| Engine | ||||||||
| FADEC | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | — | PW308C | PW308C | PW812D | PW307A | PW307D | TFE731-60 | HTF7250G |
| TBO (hrs) | — | 7000 | 7000 | 5000 | 7200 | On-Condition | 5000 | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 17 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 7000 | 7000 | 14000 | 6402 | 6722 | 5000 | 7624 |
| No. of Engines | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Dimensions | ||||||||
| Length (ft) | — | 66.4 | 66.4 | 84.3 | 76.7 | 80.2 | 66.4 | 66.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 70.2 | 70.2 | 85.1 | 86 | 86.3 | 70.2 | 63 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — | — | — | — | 0.3 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 7.7 | 7.7 | 8.5 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 6.9 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 26.2 | 26.2 | 40.4 | 39.1 | 42.7 | 33.2 | 25.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | — | 23.2 | 23.2 | 24.5 | 25.7 | 26.1 | 24.8 | 21.4 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1024 | 1024 | 1843 | 1552 | 1695 | 1264 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 5.4 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 17.1 | 17.1 | 27.5 | 26.2 | 29.2 | 23.5 | 17.7 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 131 | 134 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 127 | 154 |