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Dassault Falcon 6x vs Gulfstream G400 vs Gulfstream G500

The Dassault Falcon 6X, Gulfstream G400, and Gulfstream G500 are all large-cabin business jets, but they span slightly different missions. The Falcon 6X sits firmly in the ultra‑long‑range, large‑cabin category, emphasizing cabin comfort and long legs; it is typically quoted around 5,500 nautical miles of range and commonly carries about 12–16 passengers depending on layout. The Gulfstream G400 is positioned as a long‑range, large‑cabin jet below the G500, aimed at transoceanic missions with somewhat less reach; it is generally advertised around 4,200 nautical miles and usually seats roughly 10–12 passengers in typical configurations. The Gulfstream G500 moves up into the ultra‑long‑range, large‑cabin class, with a higher performance envelope and more range than the G400; it is commonly published around 5,300 nautical miles and typically accommodates about 12–16 passengers. In short, G400 prioritizes long‑range efficiency below the top tier, while Falcon 6X and G500 compete more directly as ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin aircraft with similar passenger capacity but different cabin and performance emphases.

SpecDassault Falcon 6XGulfstream G400Gulfstream G500
Summary
Cockpit32
DOC / nm$ 7.74$ 9.00
Min Crew244
Total Seats171212
ManufacturerDassault FalconGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft Name6XG400G500
CertificationFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)550042005200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64$ 0.90
Max Cabin Seats161919
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats1410
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,845$ 4,644
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIIGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516539516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$49,500,00034500000$47,500,000
Useful Load (lbs)3065030650
Cabin
Cockpit32
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew24
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatYesYes
Total Seats1712
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1619
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.210.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats1410
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920031900
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPW812DPW814GA
TBO (hrs)500010000
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)1400015144
No. of Engines22
Dimensions
Length (ft)84.391.2
Wingspan (ft)85.186.3
Cabin Width (ft)8.57.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.56.4
Cabin Length (ft)40.441.5
Overall Height (ft)24.525.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1843
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.36.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)27.526.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140230
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor