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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
Cockpit322
DOC / nm$ 7.74$ 6.57$ 9.00
Min Crew2244
Total Seats17101212
ManufacturerDassault FalconGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft Name6XG280G400G500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)5500360042005200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64$ 0.82$ 0.90
Max Cabin Seats16101919
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats14810
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
Cockpit322
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew224
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoYes
Total Seats171012
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats161019
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.29.210.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats14810
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)292002500031900
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39005800
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW812DHTF7250GPW814GA
TBO (hrs)5000On-Condition10000
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 17ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)14000762415144
No. of Engines222
Dimensions
Length (ft)84.366.991.2
Wingspan (ft)85.16386.3
Cabin Width (ft)8.56.97.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.56.36.4
Cabin Length (ft)40.425.941.5
Overall Height (ft)24.521.425.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1843
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.35.46.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)27.517.726.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140154230
Aisle Step (ft)0.3Flat Floor