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Dassault Falcon 7x vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G600

The Dassault Falcon 7X, Gulfstream G500, and Gulfstream G600 all sit in the long-range, large-cabin business jet category, but they differ in mission emphasis. The Falcon 7X is a proven long-range large-cabin trijet typically suited to transoceanic flying and demanding airports, with an advertised range around 5,950 nautical miles and a typical passenger load in the low-to-mid teens (often about 12–14, with maximum seating higher depending on layout). The Gulfstream G500 is a newer-generation large-cabin jet positioned as a slightly shorter-range option in this set, with an advertised range around 5,300 nautical miles and a typical cabin configuration also around 12–14 passengers. The Gulfstream G600 is the step-up within this family, remaining in the large-cabin class but optimized for longer legs than the G500, with an advertised range around 6,600 nautical miles and similar typical passenger counts (about 12–14) while allowing higher-density seating if configured that way. In practice, all three can be outfitted for roughly the same number of travelers, but the G600 generally offers the most range, the G500 the least, and the 7X sits between them.

SpecDassault Falcon 7XGulfstream G500Gulfstream G600
Summary
Cockpit322
DOC / nm$ 7.75$ 9.00$ 9.28
Min Crew244
Total Seats171212
ManufacturerDassault FalconGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft Name7XG500G600
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA
Max Range (nm)595052006500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.65$ 0.90$ 0.93
Max Cabin Seats161919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)336003065040560
Standard Cabin Seats141010
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,850$ 4,644$ 4,789
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$53,800,000$47,500,000$58,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit322
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew244
Crew RestNoNoYes
Jump SeatYesYesYes
Total Seats171212
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats161919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.210.710.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats141010
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)292003190031900
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW307APW814GAPW815GA
TBO (hrs)72001000010000
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 15ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)64021514415680
No. of Engines322
Dimensions
Length (ft)76.791.296.1
Wingspan (ft)8686.394.1
Cabin Width (ft)7.77.67.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.46.4
Cabin Length (ft)39.141.545.2
Overall Height (ft)25.725.525.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1552
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.36.16.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)26.226.330.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140230230
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor