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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.

SpecDassault Falcon 7XEmbraer Praetor 600Gulfstream G280Gulfstream G500Gulfstream G650ER
Summary
Cockpit32222
DOC / nm$ 7.75$ 6.74$ 6.57$ 9.00$ 9.39
Min Crew22244
Total Seats1710101214
ManufacturerDassault FalconEmbraerGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft Name7XPraetor 600G280G500G650ER
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)59504018360052007500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.65$ 0.84$ 0.82$ 0.90$ 0.78
Max Cabin Seats1612101919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)33600155503065049500
Standard Cabin Seats14881012
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,850$ 3,141$ 3,168$ 4,644$ 4,844
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516542481516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$53,800,000$20,995,000$24,900,000$47,500,000$60,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit32222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22244
Crew RestNoNoNoNoYes
Jump SeatYesNoNoYesYes
Total Seats1710101214
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1612101919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFTAFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.29.79.210.710.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats14881012
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920027140250003190031900
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)390058005800
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelPW307AHTF7500EHTF7250GPW814GABR725 A1-12
TBO (hrs)7200On-ConditionOn-Condition10000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 18ISA + 17ISA + 15ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)6402752876241514416900
No. of Engines32222
Fuel Capacity (gal)1963
Dimensions
Length (ft)76.768.166.991.299.8
Wingspan (ft)8670.56386.399.6
Cabin Width (ft)7.76.86.97.68.2
Cabin Height (ft)6.266.36.46.5
Cabin Length (ft)39.124.125.941.546.9
Overall Height (ft)25.72121.425.525.7
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1552
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.34.75.46.16.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)26.221.317.726.332.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14045154230235
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor0.3Flat FloorFlat Floor
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110