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Dassault Falcon 7x vs Embraer Legacy 650e

The Dassault Falcon 7X and Embraer Legacy 650E both sit in the large-cabin business jet class, but they target slightly different missions. The Falcon 7X is generally positioned as a long-range, ultra-long-haul capable jet, designed for intercontinental flying with strong runway performance and flexibility across a wide range of airports. The Legacy 650E is also a large-cabin aircraft, but it is more commonly viewed as a long-range, high-comfort platform optimized for missions that are typically shorter than the very longest global routes. In range, the Falcon 7X typically offers a longer maximum range (commonly cited around 5,950 nautical miles), enabling more nonstop city pairs across oceans. The Legacy 650E’s maximum range is usually quoted around 3,900 nautical miles, which still supports many transcontinental and some transatlantic missions but with fewer nonstop options at the extremes. For passenger capacity, both can be configured for roughly 12 to 14 passengers in typical executive layouts, though exact seating depends on cabin configuration and operator preferences.

SpecDassault Falcon 7XEmbraer Legacy 650E
Summary
Cockpit32
DOC / nm$ 7.75$ 8.41
Min Crew22
Total Seats1714
ManufacturerDassault FalconEmbraer
Aircraft Name7XLegacy 650E
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)59503980
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.65$ 0.70
Max Cabin Seats1619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)3360022510
Standard Cabin Seats1412
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,850$ 3,860
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus Elite
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516458
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$53,800,000$26,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit32
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew22
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Total Seats1714
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1619
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.28.4
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats1412
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920021650
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPW307AAE3007A2
TBO (hrs)7200On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)64029020
No. of Engines32
Fuel Burn (lbph)1901
Dimensions
Length (ft)76.786.5
Wingspan (ft)8669.5
Cabin Width (ft)7.76.9
Cabin Height (ft)6.26
Cabin Length (ft)39.142.4
Overall Height (ft)25.722.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1552
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.35.2
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)26.230.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140286
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor