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Dassault Falcon 6x vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G600 vs Gulfstream G650er

The Dassault Falcon 6X, Gulfstream G500, Gulfstream G600, and Gulfstream G650ER all sit in the large-cabin, long-range business jet category, but they span different tiers. The Falcon 6X and Gulfstream G500 are typically positioned as large-cabin, long-range jets, suitable for transcontinental missions and many intercontinental routes, with the 6X emphasizing a very wide, tall cabin and the G500 emphasizing speed and efficiency. The Gulfstream G600 moves up into the large-cabin, longer-range segment, offering more reach than the G500 and generally more flexibility for nonstop city pairs that push deeper into intercontinental travel. The Gulfstream G650ER is the flagship here: an ultra-long-range, large-cabin jet designed for the longest nonstop missions among the four. In passenger terms, all can be configured for roughly 12 to 19 passengers depending on layout, but typical executive configurations cluster around 12 to 16, with the G650ER often arranged to carry larger groups while still preserving range. Range generally increases from G500 and 6X, to G600, and highest with the G650ER.

SpecDassault Falcon 6XGulfstream G500Gulfstream G600Gulfstream G650ER
Summary
Cockpit3222
DOC / nm$ 7.74$ 9.00$ 9.28$ 9.39
Min Crew2444
Total Seats17121214
ManufacturerDassault FalconGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft Name6XG500G600G650ER
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)5500520065007500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64$ 0.90$ 0.93$ 0.78
Max Cabin Seats16191919
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats14101012
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,845$ 4,644$ 4,789$ 4,844
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIIGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516516516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$49,500,000$47,500,000$58,500,000$60,000,000
Useful Load (lbs)306504056049500
Cabin
Cockpit3222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2444
Crew RestNoNoYesYes
Jump SeatYesYesYesYes
Total Seats17121214
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats16191919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.210.710.710.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats14101012
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200319003190031900
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPW812DPW814GAPW815GABR725 A1-12
TBO (hrs)50001000010000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)14000151441568016900
No. of Engines2222
Dimensions
Length (ft)84.391.296.199.8
Wingspan (ft)85.186.394.199.6
Cabin Width (ft)8.57.67.68.2
Cabin Height (ft)6.56.46.46.5
Cabin Length (ft)40.441.545.246.9
Overall Height (ft)24.525.525.325.7
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1843
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.36.16.16.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)27.526.330.232.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140230230235
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor