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Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G400 vs Gulfstream G500

The Dassault Falcon 8X, Gulfstream G400, and Gulfstream G500 are all large-cabin business jets, but they sit in slightly different segments. The Falcon 8X is typically viewed as an ultra-long-range, large-cabin trijet, prioritizing intercontinental flexibility and strong short/steep-airport capability. The Gulfstream G400 is a long-range, large-cabin jet positioned below the G500, aimed at high-comfort missions that are still broadly transoceanic. The Gulfstream G500 is a large-cabin, long- to ultra-long-range jet that generally offers higher cruise efficiency and performance than the G400. On range, the Falcon 8X is the longest-legged of the three at about 6,450 nautical miles, the G500 follows at about 5,300 nautical miles, and the G400 is around 4,200 nautical miles. For passenger capacity, typical executive layouts for all three are commonly in the 10–16 passenger range; maximum certified seating is generally higher, with the Falcon 8X often up to about 19, and the G400/G500 configurations varying by interior but typically in the high teens.

SpecDassault Falcon 8XGulfstream G400Gulfstream G500
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 7.66$ 9.00
Min Crew244
Total Seats171212
ManufacturerDassault FalconGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft Name8XG400G500
CertificationFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)645042005200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64$ 0.90
Max Cabin Seats161919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)369003065030650
Standard Cabin Seats1410
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805$ 4,644
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516539516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,00034500000$47,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit32
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew24
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatYesYes
Total Seats1712
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1619
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.210.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats1410
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920031900
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPW307DPW814GA
TBO (hrs)On-Condition10000
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)672215144
No. of Engines32
Dimensions
Length (ft)80.291.2
Wingspan (ft)86.386.3
Cabin Width (ft)7.77.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.4
Cabin Length (ft)42.741.5
Overall Height (ft)26.125.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.36.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.226.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140230
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor