Dassault Falcon 7x vs Embraer Legacy 500 vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G600 vs Gulfstream G650er
By category, the Embraer Phenom 300E is a light jet, the Embraer Legacy 500 and Embraer Praetor 500 are midsize/super-midsize (with the Praetor positioned as the longer-range evolution), the Dassault Falcon 7X is an ultra-long-range large-cabin trijet, the Gulfstream G500 and G600 are large-cabin long-range jets, and the Gulfstream G650ER is an ultra-long-range flagship. On range, the Phenom 300E typically supports roughly 2,000–2,200 nautical miles. The Legacy 500 is around the low‑3,000 nm class, while the Praetor 500 extends into the mid‑3,000 nm class. The G500 and G600 step up to approximately 5,000–6,500 nm depending on model and mission assumptions. The Falcon 7X is commonly cited around 5,900–6,000+ nm. The G650ER sits at the top with about 7,500 nm class capability. For passenger capacity, the Phenom 300E is usually 6–9. The Legacy 500 and Praetor 500 are commonly 8–10. The G500/G600 and Falcon 7X typically seat about 12–16 (often configured 13–14). The G650ER is commonly 14–18 depending on layout.
| Spec | Dassault Falcon 7X | Embraer Legacy 500 | Embraer Phenom 300E | Embraer Praetor 500 | Gulfstream G500 | Gulfstream G600 | Gulfstream G650ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||
| Cockpit | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.75 | $ 6.74 | $ 3.88 | $ 6.02 | $ 9.00 | $ 9.28 | $ 9.39 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 17 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
| Manufacturer | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Embraer | Embraer | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | 7X | Legacy 500 | Phenom 300E | Praetor 500 | G500 | G600 | G650ER |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 5950 | 3153 | 2,010 | 3340 | 5200 | 6500 | 7500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.65 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.86 | $ 0.90 | $ 0.93 | $ 0.78 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 33600 | 14837 | 6914 | — | 30650 | 40560 | 49500 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 14 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,850 | $ 3,141 | $ 1,758 | $ 2,779 | $ 4,644 | $ 4,789 | $ 4,844 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 481 | 464 | 466 | 516 | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $53,800,000 | $20,000,000 | $9,650,000 | $16,995,000 | $47,500,000 | $58,500,000 | $60,000,000 |
| Cabin | |||||||
| Cockpit | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | 17 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 10.2 | 9.7 | 9.4 | 9.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 14 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 29200 | 27140 | 25560 | 27110 | 31900 | 31900 | 31900 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 3900 | 6000 | — | 5800 | — | — | — |
| Connectivity | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — | — | — |
| Engine | |||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PW307A | HTF7500E | Canada PW535E1 | HTF7500E | PW814GA | PW815GA | BR725 A1-12 |
| TBO (hrs) | 7200 | On-Condition | 5000 | On-Condition | 10000 | 10000 | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 17 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 6402 | 7036 | 3360 | 6540 | 15144 | 15680 | 16900 |
| No. of Engines | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | 1441 | 757 | — | — | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 1963 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Length (ft) | 76.7 | 68.1 | 51.2 | 64.6 | 91.2 | 96.1 | 99.8 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 86 | 66.5 | 52.16 | 70.5 | 86.3 | 94.1 | 99.6 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.7 | 6.8 | 5.1 | 6.9 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6 | 4.9 | 6 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.5 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 39.1 | 24.1 | 17.2 | 20.6 | 41.5 | 45.2 | 46.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.7 | 21.2 | 16.75 | 21.1 | 25.5 | 25.3 | 25.7 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 1552 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.3 | 4.7 | 3.6 | 4.7 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 26.2 | 21.3 | 14.8 | 17.4 | 26.3 | 30.2 | 32.7 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 140 | 45 | 10 | 40 | 230 | 230 | 235 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | 0.3 | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 110 | 74 | 110 | — | — | — |