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Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G600

The Dassault Falcon 8X sits in the ultra-long-range large-cabin category, emphasizing efficiency and flexible operating capability. It offers roughly 6,450 nautical miles of range and typically accommodates about 12–16 passengers depending on configuration. The Gulfstream G500 is a large-cabin, long-range business jet positioned below the ultra-long-range class. It delivers about 5,300 nautical miles of range and generally carries around 12–16 passengers, with many layouts centering on 12–14 for comfort and baggage volume. The Gulfstream G600 is a step up in the large-cabin, longer-range segment, bridging toward ultra-long-range capability. It provides roughly 6,600 nautical miles of range—typically the longest of the three—and also seats about 12–16 passengers in most executive layouts. In summary, passenger capacity is broadly similar across all three, but the G500 trades range for a slightly smaller mission profile, while the Falcon 8X and G600 target longer nonstop routes, with the G600 usually leading on range and the 8X close behind.

SpecDassault Falcon 8XGulfstream G500Gulfstream G600
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 7.66$ 9.00$ 9.28
Min Crew244
Total Seats171212
ManufacturerDassault FalconGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft Name8XG500G600
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA
Max Range (nm)645052006500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64$ 0.90$ 0.93
Max Cabin Seats161919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)369003065040560
Standard Cabin Seats141010
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805$ 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)$ 62,500,000$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
ModelPW307DPW814GAPW815GA
TBO (hrs)On-Condition1000010000
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 15ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)67221514415680
No. of Engines322
Dimensions
Length (ft)80.291.296.1
Wingspan (ft)86.386.394.1
Cabin Width (ft)7.77.67.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.46.4
Cabin Length (ft)42.741.545.2
Overall Height (ft)26.125.525.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.36.16.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.226.330.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140230230
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor