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Dassault Falcon 900lx vs Gulfstream G400 vs Gulfstream G500

The Dassault Falcon 900LX is typically grouped as a long-range, large-cabin tri-jet business aircraft. It is known for intercontinental reach at about 4,750 nautical miles and commonly seats around 12–14 passengers in executive configurations (with certified maximums varying by layout). The Gulfstream G400 sits in the large-cabin, long-range segment but below the G500 in size and reach. It is generally positioned for transcontinental-to-near-intercontinental missions at roughly 4,200 nautical miles and is typically configured for about 10–12 passengers. The Gulfstream G500 is a newer-generation large-cabin, long-range jet positioned above the G400, with a longer published range around 5,300 nautical miles and typical seating about 12–14 passengers depending on cabin arrangement. In short, the G400 is the shorter-range, slightly smaller-cabin option; the Falcon 900LX offers strong long-range capability with three engines; and the G500 leads on range among these three while staying in the same broad large-cabin category.

SpecDassault Falcon 900LXGulfstream G400Gulfstream G500
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 7.57$ 9.00
Min Crew244
Total Seats161212
ManufacturerDassault FalconGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft Name900LXG400G500
CertificationFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)475042005200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.63$ 0.90
Max Cabin Seats141919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)224503065030650
Standard Cabin Seats1410
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,588$ 4,644
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)498539516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$44,000,00034500000$47,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew24
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatNoYes
Total Seats1612
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1419
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.610.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats1410
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2530031900
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelTFE731-60PW814GA
TBO (hrs)500010000
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)500015144
No. of Engines32
Dimensions
Length (ft)66.491.2
Wingspan (ft)70.286.3
Cabin Width (ft)7.77.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.4
Cabin Length (ft)33.241.5
Overall Height (ft)24.825.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1264
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.36.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)23.526.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)127230
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor