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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.

SpecDassault Falcon 6XEmbraer Praetor 600Gulfstream G280Gulfstream G400Gulfstream G500
Summary
Cockpit3222
DOC / nm$ 7.74$ 6.74$ 6.57$ 9.00
Min Crew22244
Total Seats1710101212
ManufacturerDassault FalconEmbraerGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft Name6XPraetor 600G280G400G500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)55004018360042005200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64$ 0.84$ 0.82$ 0.90
Max Cabin Seats1612101919
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats148810
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,845$ 3,141$ 3,168$ 4,644
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIIRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516542481539516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$49,500,000$20,995,000$24,900,00034500000$47,500,000
Useful Load (lbs)155503065030650
Cabin
Cockpit3222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2224
Crew RestNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoNoYes
Total Seats17101012
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats16121019
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFTAFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.29.79.210.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats148810
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200271402500031900
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)390058005800
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPW812DHTF7500EHTF7250GPW814GA
TBO (hrs)5000On-ConditionOn-Condition10000
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 18ISA + 17ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)140007528762415144
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Capacity (gal)1963
Dimensions
Length (ft)84.368.166.991.2
Wingspan (ft)85.170.56386.3
Cabin Width (ft)8.56.86.97.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.566.36.4
Cabin Length (ft)40.424.125.941.5
Overall Height (ft)24.52121.425.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1843
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.34.75.46.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)27.521.317.726.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14045154230
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor0.3Flat Floor
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110