Dassault Falcon 6x vs Dassault Falcon 7x vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G650er vs Gulfstream G700
By category, Embraer’s Praetor 500 and 600 are super-midsize jets, typically used for shorter intercontinental missions with strong cabin amenities in a smaller footprint. Dassault’s Falcon 6X sits in the large-cabin, long-range class, while the Falcon 7X and 8X are ultra-long-range, large-cabin flagships. Gulfstream’s G650ER and G700 are ultra-long-range, large-cabin aircraft at the top end of the market, with the G700 generally positioned as the newer, larger-cabin offering. On range, the Praetor 500 is the shortest of this group, followed by the Praetor 600. The Falcon 6X reaches further than the Praetors, while the Falcon 7X and especially the Falcon 8X extend into true ultra-long-range territory. The G650ER and G700 are among the longest-range business jets available, with the G700 typically quoted slightly ahead of the G650ER. On passenger capacity, Praetor models usually seat fewer passengers than the large-cabin Falcons and Gulfstreams. The Falcon 6X/7X/8X commonly carry around 12–16, while the G650ER and G700 often accommodate similar or slightly higher typical layouts, with higher maximums depending on configuration.
| Spec | Dassault Falcon 6X | Dassault Falcon 7X | Dassault Falcon 8X | Embraer Praetor 500 | Embraer Praetor 600 | Gulfstream G650ER | Gulfstream G700 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||
| Cockpit | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.74 | $ 7.75 | $ 7.66 | $ 6.02 | $ 6.74 | $ 9.39 | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 17 | 17 | 17 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 16 |
| Manufacturer | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Embraer | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | 6X | 7X | 8X | Praetor 500 | Praetor 600 | G650ER | G700 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 5500 | 5950 | 6450 | 3340 | 4018 | 7500 | 7500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.64 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.86 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.78 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 16 | 16 | 9 | 12 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 14 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,845 | $ 3,850 | $ 3,805 | $ 2,779 | $ 3,141 | $ 4,844 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell Primus EASy III | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Gulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 516 | 516 | 466 | 542 | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $49,500,000 | $53,800,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $16,995,000 | $20,995,000 | $60,000,000 | $78,000,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 33600 | 36900 | — | — | 49500 | — |
| Cabin | |||||||
| Cockpit | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Optional |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | 17 | 17 | 17 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 16 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 16 | 16 | 9 | 12 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 10.7 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 14 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 12 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 29200 | 29200 | 29200 | 27110 | 27140 | 31900 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 3900 | 3900 | 3900 | 5800 | 5800 | — | — |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — | — |
| Engine | |||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Model | PW812D | PW307A | PW307D | HTF7500E | HTF7500E | BR725 A1-12 | Pearl 700 |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 7200 | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | On Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 17 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 15 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 14000 | 6402 | 6722 | 6540 | 7528 | 16900 | 18250 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | — | 1963 | — | — |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Length (ft) | 84.3 | 76.7 | 80.2 | 64.6 | 68.1 | 99.8 | 109.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 85.1 | 86 | 86.3 | 70.5 | 70.5 | 99.6 | 103 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8.5 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.5 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6 | 6 | 6.5 | 6.25 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 40.4 | 39.1 | 42.7 | 20.6 | 24.1 | 46.9 | 56.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 24.5 | 25.7 | 26.1 | 21.1 | 21 | 25.7 | 25.4 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 1843 | 1552 | 1695 | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 6.7 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 27.5 | 26.2 | 29.2 | 17.4 | 21.3 | 32.7 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 140 | 140 | 140 | 40 | 45 | 235 | 195 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 110 | 110 | — | — |