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Dassault Falcon 6x vs Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G400 vs Gulfstream G500

The Dassault Falcon 6X and Gulfstream G400 and G500 sit in the large-cabin, long-range business jet category, while the Gulfstream G280 is best viewed as a super-midsize jet. In range, the G500 is typically the longest-legged of this group, suitable for many transcontinental and some intercontinental missions, while the Falcon 6X is also firmly long-range and close behind in mission capability. The G400 is positioned below the 6X and G500 on range, offering long-range performance but generally not matching the very longest missions those two can cover. The G280 has the shortest range here, though it remains capable for many U.S. coast-to-coast and similar missions depending on payload and winds. For passenger capacity, the Falcon 6X and G500 commonly carry the most in typical configurations, with generous cabin volume supporting higher-comfort layouts. The G400 is comparable but usually slightly less spacious than the largest two. The G280 generally seats fewer passengers, reflecting its smaller super-midsize cabin.

SpecDassault Falcon 6XGulfstream G280Gulfstream G400Gulfstream G500
Summary
Cockpit32—2
DOC / nm$ 7.74$ 6.57—$ 9.00
Min Crew2244
Total Seats17101212
ManufacturerDassault FalconGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft Name6XG280G400G500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA—In Development
Max Range (nm)5500360042005200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64$ 0.82—$ 0.90
Max Cabin Seats16101919
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified—Un-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats148—10
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,845$ 3,168—$ 4,644
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIIGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516481539516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$49,500,000$24,900,00034500000$47,500,000
Useful Load (lbs)—155503065030650
Cabin
Cockpit32—2
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing—2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22—4
Crew RestNoNo—No
Jump SeatYesNo—Yes
Total Seats1710—12
Galley LocationFWDFWD—FWD
Max Cabin Seats1610—19
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFT—FWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.29.2—10.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley—Galley
Standard Cabin Seats148—10
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920025000—31900
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39005800——
Engine
FADECYesYes—Yes
ModelPW812DHTF7250G—PW814GA
TBO (hrs)5000On-Condition—10000
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 17—ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)140007624—15144
No. of Engines22—2
Dimensions
Length (ft)84.366.9—91.2
Wingspan (ft)85.163—86.3
Cabin Width (ft)8.56.9—7.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.56.3—6.4
Cabin Length (ft)40.425.9—41.5
Overall Height (ft)24.521.4—25.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1843———
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.35.4—6.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)27.517.7—26.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140154—230
Aisle Step (ft)—0.3—Flat Floor