Dassault Falcon 7x vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G650er
The Dassault Falcon 7X and Embraer Praetor 600 sit in the large- and super-midsize segments respectively: the 7X typically offers intercontinental range around 5,900–6,000 nautical miles with a usual passenger load of about 10–14, while the Praetor 600 is a super-midsize jet around 4,000 nautical miles with about 8–12 passengers. The Gulfstream G280 is also super-midsize, generally similar in capacity (about 8–10 typical, up to around 10) with roughly 3,600–3,900 nautical miles of range. Moving up, the Gulfstream G500 is a large-cabin, long-range aircraft, commonly carrying about 12–16 passengers and reaching roughly 5,200–5,300 nautical miles. At the top end, the Gulfstream G650ER is an ultra-long-range large-cabin jet, often configured for about 14–19 passengers and capable of about 7,500 nautical miles, making it the strongest option here for nonstop global city pairs. Overall, range and cabin size step up from G280/Praetor 600 to 7X/G500, with the G650ER leading by a wide margin.
| Spec | Dassault Falcon 7X | Embraer Praetor 600 | Gulfstream G280 | Gulfstream G500 | Gulfstream G650ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.75 | $ 6.74 | $ 6.57 | $ 9.00 | $ 9.39 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 17 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 14 |
| Manufacturer | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | 7X | Praetor 600 | G280 | G500 | G650ER |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 5950 | 4018 | 3600 | 5200 | 7500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.65 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.82 | $ 0.90 | $ 0.78 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 12 | 10 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 33600 | — | 15550 | 30650 | 49500 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 14 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,850 | $ 3,141 | $ 3,168 | $ 4,644 | $ 4,844 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 542 | 481 | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $53,800,000 | $20,995,000 | $24,900,000 | $47,500,000 | $60,000,000 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | 17 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 14 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 12 | 10 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 10.2 | 9.7 | 9.2 | 10.7 | 10.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 14 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 29200 | 27140 | 25000 | 31900 | 31900 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 3900 | 5800 | 5800 | — | — |
| Connectivity | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — | — | — |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PW307A | HTF7500E | HTF7250G | PW814GA | BR725 A1-12 |
| TBO (hrs) | 7200 | On-Condition | On-Condition | 10000 | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 17 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 6402 | 7528 | 7624 | 15144 | 16900 |
| No. of Engines | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 1963 | — | — | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 76.7 | 68.1 | 66.9 | 91.2 | 99.8 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 86 | 70.5 | 63 | 86.3 | 99.6 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.7 | 6.8 | 6.9 | 7.6 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6 | 6.3 | 6.4 | 6.5 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 39.1 | 24.1 | 25.9 | 41.5 | 46.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.7 | 21 | 21.4 | 25.5 | 25.7 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 1552 | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.3 | 4.7 | 5.4 | 6.1 | 6.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 26.2 | 21.3 | 17.7 | 26.3 | 32.7 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 140 | 45 | 154 | 230 | 235 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | 0.3 | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 110 | — | — | — |