AIR.ONE

Dassault Falcon 6x vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G400

The Dassault Falcon 6X, Embraer Praetor 600, and Gulfstream G400 sit in different parts of the long-range business jet spectrum. The Praetor 600 is best described as a super-midsize jet, optimized for efficient transcontinental missions; it typically carries about 8–12 passengers and offers roughly 4,000 nautical miles of range. The Falcon 6X and Gulfstream G400 are larger-cabin, long-range jets, aimed at higher comfort and nonstop intercontinental capability. The Falcon 6X is generally positioned in the large-cabin, ultra-long-range class, commonly seating around 12–16 passengers with approximately 5,500 nautical miles of range. The Gulfstream G400 is also a large-cabin, long-range aircraft, typically arranged for about 12–16 passengers, with published range around 4,200 nautical miles. In practical terms, the Praetor 600 competes on value and operating efficiency for fewer passengers and shorter long-haul missions, while the Falcon 6X emphasizes maximum range and cabin volume, and the G400 targets a balance of Gulfstream cabin comfort with long-range capability.

SpecDassault Falcon 6XEmbraer Praetor 600Gulfstream G400
Summary
Cockpit32
DOC / nm$ 7.74$ 6.74
Min Crew224
Total Seats171012
ManufacturerDassault FalconEmbraerGulfstream
Aircraft Name6XPraetor 600G400
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)550040184200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64$ 0.84
Max Cabin Seats161219
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats148
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,845$ 3,141
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIIRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516542539
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$49,500,000$20,995,00034500000
Useful Load (lbs)30650
Cabin
Cockpit32
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew22
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Total Seats1710
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1612
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.29.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats148
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920027140
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39005800
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPW812DHTF7500E
TBO (hrs)5000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 18
Thrust (lbs)140007528
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)1963
Dimensions
Length (ft)84.368.1
Wingspan (ft)85.170.5
Cabin Width (ft)8.56.8
Cabin Height (ft)6.56
Cabin Length (ft)40.424.1
Overall Height (ft)24.521
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1843
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.34.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)27.521.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14045
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110