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Dassault Falcon 7x vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G650er

The Dassault Falcon 7X is a large-cabin long-range business jet best suited to intercontinental missions, typically offering seating for about 12 to 14 passengers (with maximum configurations higher) and a range around 5,950 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G500 sits a step down in both size and reach, positioned as a large-cabin, shorter long-range aircraft that commonly carries about 12 to 14 passengers and flies roughly 5,200 nautical miles, making it strong for transcontinental U.S. and many North Atlantic city pairs. The Gulfstream G650ER is the ultra-long-range flagship in this group, an ultra-large-cabin jet often arranged for about 14 to 18 passengers, with a range near 7,500 nautical miles, enabling nonstop missions such as New York–Hong Kong or similar distances under favorable conditions. In category terms, the 7X and G500 compete in the large-cabin long-range segment, while the G650ER moves into the ultra-long-range, ultra-large-cabin tier; in range and typical capacity, the G650ER leads, the 7X follows, and the G500 is generally the most range-limited.

SpecDassault Falcon 7XGulfstream G500Gulfstream G650ER
Summary
Cockpit322
DOC / nm$ 7.75$ 9.00$ 9.39
Min Crew244
Total Seats171214
ManufacturerDassault FalconGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft Name7XG500G650ER
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)595052007500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.65$ 0.90$ 0.78
Max Cabin Seats161919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)336003065049500
Standard Cabin Seats141012
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,850$ 4,644$ 4,844
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$53,800,000$47,500,000$60,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit322
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew244
Crew RestNoNoYes
Jump SeatYesYesYes
Total Seats171214
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats161919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.210.710.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats141012
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)292003190031900
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW307APW814GABR725 A1-12
TBO (hrs)720010000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 15ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)64021514416900
No. of Engines322
Dimensions
Length (ft)76.791.299.8
Wingspan (ft)8686.399.6
Cabin Width (ft)7.77.68.2
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.46.5
Cabin Length (ft)39.141.546.9
Overall Height (ft)25.725.525.7
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1552
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.36.16.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)26.226.332.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140230235
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor