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Dassault Falcon 7x vs Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G650er

The Dassault Falcon 7X and Gulfstream G280 sit in smaller categories than the Gulfstream G500 and G650ER. The Falcon 7X is a large-cabin, long-range trijet typically configured for about 12–16 passengers, with an intercontinental range around 5,950 nm. The Gulfstream G280 is a super-midsize jet, usually seating about 8–10 (often up to around 10–11 depending on layout), with a range of roughly 3,600 nm, making it best for transcontinental U.S. and some transatlantic city pairs with favorable conditions. The Gulfstream G500 is a large-cabin, long-range jet, commonly set up for about 12–16 passengers, offering approximately 5,300 nm of range for frequent North Atlantic missions and longer international routes. The Gulfstream G650ER is an ultra-long-range, large-cabin flagship, typically configured for about 14–18 passengers, with about 7,500 nm of range, enabling nonstop city pairs such as New York–Hong Kong or Los Angeles–Sydney under typical planning assumptions. In short, the G280 prioritizes efficiency on shorter missions, the 7X and G500 cover most long-range business needs, and the G650ER maximizes nonstop reach.

SpecDassault Falcon 7XGulfstream G280Gulfstream G500Gulfstream G650ER
Summary
Cockpit3222
DOC / nm$ 7.75$ 6.57$ 9.00$ 9.39
Min Crew2244
Total Seats17101214
ManufacturerDassault FalconGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft Name7XG280G500G650ER
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)5950360052007500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.65$ 0.82$ 0.90$ 0.78
Max Cabin Seats16101919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)33600155503065049500
Standard Cabin Seats1481012
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,850$ 3,168$ 4,644$ 4,844
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516481516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$53,800,000$24,900,000$47,500,000$60,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit3222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2244
Crew RestNoNoNoYes
Jump SeatYesNoYesYes
Total Seats17101214
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats16101919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.29.210.710.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats1481012
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200250003190031900
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39005800
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPW307AHTF7250GPW814GABR725 A1-12
TBO (hrs)7200On-Condition10000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 17ISA + 15ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)640276241514416900
No. of Engines3222
Dimensions
Length (ft)76.766.991.299.8
Wingspan (ft)866386.399.6
Cabin Width (ft)7.76.97.68.2
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.36.46.5
Cabin Length (ft)39.125.941.546.9
Overall Height (ft)25.721.425.525.7
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1552
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.35.46.16.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)26.217.726.332.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140154230235
Aisle Step (ft)0.3Flat FloorFlat Floor