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Dassault Falcon 6x vs Gulfstream G280

The Dassault Falcon 6X and Gulfstream G280 sit in different business-jet categories, which drives most of their practical differences. The Falcon 6X is generally considered a large-cabin, long-range business jet, designed for more space, higher-end cabin comfort, and true intercontinental missions. The Gulfstream G280 is typically categorized as a super-midsize jet, optimized for strong performance and efficiency in a smaller, lighter platform. On range, the Falcon 6X is the longer-legged aircraft, advertised around 5,500 nautical miles, enabling more nonstop city pairs and greater routing flexibility. The G280 is shorter-range by comparison, commonly published around 3,600 nautical miles, which still supports many transcontinental and some transoceanic missions but with more limitations. For passenger capacity, both can be configured in multiple layouts, but the Falcon 6X typically carries more people comfortably, often around 12–16 passengers depending on configuration, while the G280 is more commonly arranged for about 8–10 passengers, with maximums varying by operator and seating density.

SpecDassault Falcon 6XGulfstream G280
Summary
Cockpit32
DOC / nm$ 7.74$ 6.57
Min Crew22
Total Seats1710
ManufacturerDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft Name6XG280
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)55003600
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64$ 0.82
Max Cabin Seats1610
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats148
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,845$ 3,168
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIIGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516481
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$49,500,000$24,900,000
Useful Load (lbs)15550
Cabin
Cockpit32
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew22
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Total Seats1710
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1610
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.29.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats148
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920025000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39005800
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPW812DHTF7250G
TBO (hrs)5000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)140007624
No. of Engines22
Dimensions
Length (ft)84.366.9
Wingspan (ft)85.163
Cabin Width (ft)8.56.9
Cabin Height (ft)6.56.3
Cabin Length (ft)40.425.9
Overall Height (ft)24.521.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1843
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.35.4
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)27.517.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140154
Aisle Step (ft)0.3