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Dassault Falcon 7x vs Dassault Falcon 900lx vs Embraer Legacy 650e vs Gulfstream G500

The Dassault Falcon 7X and Falcon 900LX are both long-range trijets in the large-cabin business jet category, but the 7X is generally the more modern, longer-legged aircraft. The Falcon 7X typically offers around 5,950 nm of range and is commonly configured for about 12–14 passengers, while the Falcon 900LX is usually quoted around 4,750 nm with seating often in the 12–14 passenger range. The Embraer Legacy 650E sits a step down in category as a large-cabin jet derived from the ERJ platform; it emphasizes cabin volume and comfort with typical seating around 13 passengers, but has shorter reach at roughly 3,900 nm. The Gulfstream G500 is a newer-generation large-cabin, ultra-long-range-class jet with a range around 5,300 nm and typical seating about 12–15 passengers. In practical terms, the Legacy 650E suits missions that prioritize cabin size on transcontinental-to-lower-long-range flying, while the Falcon 7X and G500 better fit longer international city pairs, with the Falcon 900LX bridging capability and operating flexibility.

SpecDassault Falcon 7XDassault Falcon 900LXEmbraer Legacy 650EGulfstream G500
Summary
Cockpit3222
DOC / nm$ 7.75$ 7.57$ 8.41$ 9.00
Min Crew2224
Total Seats17161412
ManufacturerDassault FalconDassault FalconEmbraerGulfstream
Aircraft Name7X900LXLegacy 650EG500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)5950475039805200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.65$ 0.63$ 0.70$ 0.90
Max Cabin Seats16141919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)33600224502251030650
Standard Cabin Seats14141210
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,850$ 3,588$ 3,860$ 4,644
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EliteGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516498458516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$53,800,000$44,000,000$26,500,000$47,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit3222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2224
Crew RestNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoNoYes
Total Seats17161412
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats16141919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFTAFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.29.68.410.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats14141210
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200253002165031900
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPW307ATFE731-60AE3007A2PW814GA
TBO (hrs)72005000On-Condition10000
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 17ISA + 15ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)64025000902015144
No. of Engines3322
Fuel Burn (lbph)1901
Dimensions
Length (ft)76.766.486.591.2
Wingspan (ft)8670.269.586.3
Cabin Width (ft)7.77.76.97.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.266.4
Cabin Length (ft)39.133.242.441.5
Overall Height (ft)25.724.822.225.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)15521264
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.36.35.26.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)26.223.530.326.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140127286230
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor