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Dassault Falcon 7x vs Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G400 vs Gulfstream G500

In category, the Dassault Falcon 7X and Gulfstream G500 sit in the large-cabin, long-range class, the Gulfstream G400 is a large-cabin jet positioned below the G500, and the Gulfstream G280 is a super‑midsize aircraft. For range, the Falcon 7X is typically cited around 5,950 nautical miles, making it comparable to the G500 at about 5,300 nautical miles and generally longer‑legged than the G400 at roughly 4,200 nautical miles; the G280 is shorter‑range than the large-cabin models at about 3,600 nautical miles. Passenger capacity follows cabin class: the G280 is commonly configured for about 8–10 passengers, while the Falcon 7X and G500 are typically arranged for about 10–14 passengers depending on layout. The G400 generally lands in a similar mid‑teens capability in typical configurations, often around 10–12, but can vary by interior. Overall, G280 emphasizes efficient super‑midsize missions, G400 targets large‑cabin regional/transcontinental flying, and Falcon 7X and G500 are geared toward longer intercontinental legs with more space.

SpecDassault Falcon 7XGulfstream G280Gulfstream G400Gulfstream G500
Summary
Cockpit322
DOC / nm$ 7.75$ 6.57$ 9.00
Min Crew2244
Total Seats17101212
ManufacturerDassault FalconGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft Name7XG280G400G500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)5950360042005200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.65$ 0.82$ 0.90
Max Cabin Seats16101919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)33600155503065030650
Standard Cabin Seats14810
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,850$ 3,168$ 4,644
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516481539516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$53,800,000$24,900,00034500000$47,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit322
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew224
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoYes
Total Seats171012
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats161019
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.29.210.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats14810
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)292002500031900
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39005800
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW307AHTF7250GPW814GA
TBO (hrs)7200On-Condition10000
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 17ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)6402762415144
No. of Engines322
Dimensions
Length (ft)76.766.991.2
Wingspan (ft)866386.3
Cabin Width (ft)7.76.97.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.36.4
Cabin Length (ft)39.125.941.5
Overall Height (ft)25.721.425.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1552
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.35.46.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)26.217.726.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140154230
Aisle Step (ft)0.3Flat Floor