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Dassault Falcon 7x vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G600

The Dassault Falcon 7X and 8X are large-cabin, ultra-long-range business jets, with the 8X positioned as the longer-range, slightly higher-capability evolution of the 7X. In typical operation, the 7X offers about 5,950 nm of range, while the 8X extends that to about 6,450 nm, making it better suited to longer nonstop city pairs. Both are commonly configured for roughly 12–16 passengers (with maximum layouts higher), emphasizing comfort over high-density seating. The Gulfstream G500 and G600 are also large-cabin, long-range business jets, with the G600 being the higher-performance, longer-range sibling. The G500 is typically around 5,300 nm, while the G600 is about 6,600 nm, giving it the longest range of the four. Passenger capacity is broadly similar across the Gulfstreams as well, commonly around 12–16 passengers depending on cabin layout, with maximum certified capacities higher. Overall, the “range ranking” is generally G600 and Falcon 8X at the top, followed by Falcon 7X, then G500.

SpecDassault Falcon 7XDassault Falcon 8XGulfstream G500Gulfstream G600
Summary
Cockpit3222
DOC / nm$ 7.75$ 7.66$ 9.00$ 9.28
Min Crew2244
Total Seats17171212
ManufacturerDassault FalconDassault FalconGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft Name7X8XG500G600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA
Max Range (nm)5950645052006500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.65$ 0.64$ 0.90$ 0.93
Max Cabin Seats16161919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)33600369003065040560
Standard Cabin Seats14141010
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,850$ 3,805$ 4,644$ 4,789
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516516516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$53,800,000$ 62,500,000$47,500,000$58,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit3322
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2244
Crew RestNoNoNoYes
Jump SeatYesYesYesYes
Total Seats17171212
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats16161919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.210.210.710.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats14141010
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200292003190031900
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39003900
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPW307APW307DPW814GAPW815GA
TBO (hrs)7200On-Condition1000010000
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 17ISA + 15ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)640267221514415680
No. of Engines3322
Dimensions
Length (ft)76.780.291.296.1
Wingspan (ft)8686.386.394.1
Cabin Width (ft)7.77.77.67.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.26.46.4
Cabin Length (ft)39.142.741.545.2
Overall Height (ft)25.726.125.525.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)15521695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.36.36.16.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)26.229.226.330.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140140230230
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor