Dassault Falcon 6x vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G400 vs Gulfstream G500
In category, the Embraer Praetor 600 and Gulfstream G280 are best viewed as super‑midsize jets, optimized for efficient transcontinental missions, while the Dassault Falcon 6X and Gulfstream G400 sit in the large‑cabin, long‑range class. The Gulfstream G500 is a larger, longer‑legged large‑cabin jet that pushes toward ultra‑long‑range capability. On range, the Praetor 600 and G280 typically cover roughly the low‑to‑mid‑4,000‑nautical‑mile class, suitable for many U.S. coast‑to‑coast and some North Atlantic pairings depending on conditions. The Falcon 6X and G400 step up to about the mid‑5,000‑nautical‑mile class, enabling more consistent transatlantic missions with a larger cabin. The G500 generally offers the longest reach of this group, around the mid‑to‑high‑5,000‑nautical‑mile range, with strong hot‑and‑high and long‑stage performance. For passenger capacity, typical executive layouts cluster around 8–12 passengers in the Praetor 600 and G280, about 12–14 in the Falcon 6X and G400, and roughly 12–16 in the G500 depending on configuration.
| Spec | Dassault Falcon 6X | Embraer Praetor 600 | Gulfstream G280 | Gulfstream G400 | Gulfstream G500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.74 | $ 6.74 | $ 6.57 | — | $ 9.00 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 17 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | 6X | Praetor 600 | G280 | G400 | G500 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | — | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 5500 | 4018 | 3600 | 4200 | 5200 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.64 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.82 | — | $ 0.90 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 12 | 10 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | — | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 14 | 8 | 8 | — | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,845 | $ 3,141 | $ 3,168 | — | $ 4,644 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell Primus EASy III | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 542 | 481 | 539 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $49,500,000 | $20,995,000 | $24,900,000 | 34500000 | $47,500,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | 15550 | 30650 | 30650 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 4 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | — | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | No | — | Yes |
| Total Seats | 17 | 10 | 10 | — | 12 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | — | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 12 | 10 | — | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT | — | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 10.2 | 9.7 | 9.2 | — | 10.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | — | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 14 | 8 | 8 | — | 10 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 29200 | 27140 | 25000 | — | 31900 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 3900 | 5800 | 5800 | — | — |
| Connectivity | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — | — | — |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | Yes |
| Model | PW812D | HTF7500E | HTF7250G | — | PW814GA |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | On-Condition | On-Condition | — | 10000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 17 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 17 | — | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 14000 | 7528 | 7624 | — | 15144 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 1963 | — | — | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 84.3 | 68.1 | 66.9 | — | 91.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 85.1 | 70.5 | 63 | — | 86.3 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8.5 | 6.8 | 6.9 | — | 7.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.5 | 6 | 6.3 | — | 6.4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 40.4 | 24.1 | 25.9 | — | 41.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 24.5 | 21 | 21.4 | — | 25.5 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 1843 | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.3 | 4.7 | 5.4 | — | 6.1 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 27.5 | 21.3 | 17.7 | — | 26.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 140 | 45 | 154 | — | 230 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | 0.3 | — | Flat Floor |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 110 | — | — | — |