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Dassault Falcon 6x vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G500

The Dassault Falcon 6X, Embraer Praetor 600, and Gulfstream G500 all sit in the large-cabin business jet market, but they span different tiers. The Praetor 600 is generally positioned as a “super-midsize” jet, optimized for strong value and efficient long legs, with a typical range of about 4,000 nautical miles and seating commonly around 8 to 12 passengers depending on layout. The Falcon 6X and Gulfstream G500 are larger “large-cabin/long-range” aircraft with more space and higher-end cabin options; the Falcon 6X is typically cited around 5,500 nautical miles of range and often configured for roughly 12 to 16 passengers, while the G500 is commonly listed around 5,300 nautical miles and similarly tends to seat about 12 to 16. In practical terms, the Praetor 600 suits missions that prioritize efficiency and access at super-midsize scale, while the Falcon 6X and G500 better fit longer nonstop city pairs and more spacious cabins for larger groups.

SpecDassault Falcon 6XEmbraer Praetor 600Gulfstream G500
Summary
Cockpit322
DOC / nm$ 7.74$ 6.74$ 9.00
Min Crew224
Total Seats171012
ManufacturerDassault FalconEmbraerGulfstream
Aircraft Name6XPraetor 600G500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)550040185200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64$ 0.84$ 0.90
Max Cabin Seats161219
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats14810
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,845$ 3,141$ 4,644
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIIRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516542516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$49,500,000$20,995,000$47,500,000
Useful Load (lbs)30650
Cabin
Cockpit322
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew224
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoYes
Total Seats171012
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats161219
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.29.710.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats14810
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)292002714031900
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39005800
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW812DHTF7500EPW814GA
TBO (hrs)5000On-Condition10000
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 18ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)14000752815144
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)1963
Dimensions
Length (ft)84.368.191.2
Wingspan (ft)85.170.586.3
Cabin Width (ft)8.56.87.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.566.4
Cabin Length (ft)40.424.141.5
Overall Height (ft)24.52125.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1843
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.34.76.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)27.521.326.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14045230
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110