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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
Cockpit2—2
DOC / nm$ 7.57—$ 9.00
Min Crew244
Total Seats161212
ManufacturerDassault FalconGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft Name900LXG400G500
CertificationFAA / EASA—In Development
Max Range (nm)475042005200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.63—$ 0.90
Max Cabin Seats141919
OEM VerificationVERIFIED—Un-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)224503065030650
Standard Cabin Seats14—10
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
Cockpit2—2
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing—2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2—4
Crew RestNo—No
Jump SeatNo—Yes
Total Seats16—12
Galley LocationFWD—FWD
Max Cabin Seats14—19
Lavatory LocationAFT—FWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.6—10.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalley—Galley
Standard Cabin Seats14—10
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25300—31900
Engine
FADECYes—Yes
ModelTFE731-60—PW814GA
TBO (hrs)5000—10000
Flat RatingISA + 17—ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)5000—15144
No. of Engines3—2
Dimensions
Length (ft)66.4—91.2
Wingspan (ft)70.2—86.3
Cabin Width (ft)7.7—7.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.2—6.4
Cabin Length (ft)33.2—41.5
Overall Height (ft)24.8—25.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1264——
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3—6.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)23.5—26.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)127—230
Aisle Step (ft)——Flat Floor