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Dassault Falcon 900lx vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G650er

The Dassault Falcon 900LX, Embraer Praetor 600, and Gulfstream G650ER sit in different business-jet categories, with corresponding differences in range and cabin size. The Falcon 900LX is typically considered a long-range, large-cabin trijet, offering intercontinental capability at roughly 4,750 nautical miles and commonly seating about 12–14 passengers in a corporate layout. The Praetor 600 is a super-midsize jet aimed at shorter-to-mid intercontinental missions, with a range around 4,018 nautical miles and typical seating around 8–12 passengers, emphasizing efficiency and access to smaller airports. The G650ER is an ultra-long-range, large-cabin flagship, built for the longest nonstop city pairs; it reaches about 7,500 nautical miles and usually carries about 14–19 passengers depending on configuration. In practical terms, the Praetor 600 fits premium regional and transcontinental flying, the Falcon 900LX bridges long-range missions with strong airport flexibility, and the G650ER prioritizes maximum range, speed, and cabin volume for global nonstop travel.

SpecDassault Falcon 900LXEmbraer Praetor 600Gulfstream G650ER
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 7.57$ 6.74$ 9.39
Min Crew224
Total Seats161014
ManufacturerDassault FalconEmbraerGulfstream
Aircraft Name900LXPraetor 600G650ER
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)475040187500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.63$ 0.84$ 0.78
Max Cabin Seats141219
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)2245049500
Standard Cabin Seats14812
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,588$ 3,141$ 4,844
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)498542516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$44,000,000$20,995,000$60,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew224
Crew RestNoNoYes
Jump SeatNoNoYes
Total Seats161014
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats141219
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.69.710.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats14812
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)253002714031900
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5800
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelTFE731-60HTF7500EBR725 A1-12
TBO (hrs)5000On-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 18ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)5000752816900
No. of Engines322
Fuel Capacity (gal)1963
Dimensions
Length (ft)66.468.199.8
Wingspan (ft)70.270.599.6
Cabin Width (ft)7.76.88.2
Cabin Height (ft)6.266.5
Cabin Length (ft)33.224.146.9
Overall Height (ft)24.82125.7
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1264
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.34.76.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)23.521.332.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)12745235
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110