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.
| Spec | Dassault Falcon 7X | Gulfstream G280 | Gulfstream G500 | Gulfstream G650ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.75 | $ 6.57 | $ 9.00 | $ 9.39 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 17 | 10 | 12 | 14 |
| Manufacturer | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | 7X | G280 | G500 | G650ER |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 5950 | 3600 | 5200 | 7500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.65 | $ 0.82 | $ 0.90 | $ 0.78 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 10 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 33600 | 15550 | 30650 | 49500 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 14 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,850 | $ 3,168 | $ 4,644 | $ 4,844 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 481 | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $53,800,000 | $24,900,000 | $47,500,000 | $60,000,000 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | Yes |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | 17 | 10 | 12 | 14 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 10 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 10.2 | 9.2 | 10.7 | 10.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 14 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 29200 | 25000 | 31900 | 31900 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 3900 | 5800 | — | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PW307A | HTF7250G | PW814GA | BR725 A1-12 |
| TBO (hrs) | 7200 | On-Condition | 10000 | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 17 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 6402 | 7624 | 15144 | 16900 |
| No. of Engines | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 76.7 | 66.9 | 91.2 | 99.8 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 86 | 63 | 86.3 | 99.6 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.7 | 6.9 | 7.6 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.3 | 6.4 | 6.5 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 39.1 | 25.9 | 41.5 | 46.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.7 | 21.4 | 25.5 | 25.7 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 1552 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.3 | 5.4 | 6.1 | 6.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 26.2 | 17.7 | 26.3 | 32.7 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 140 | 154 | 230 | 235 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | 0.3 | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |