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Dassault Falcon 900lx vs Gulfstream G400 vs Gulfstream G600

The Dassault Falcon 900LX is typically positioned in the large-cabin, long-range category, offering around 4,750 nautical miles of range and usually seating about 12 to 14 passengers, with a reputation for efficient transoceanic capability and good runway performance. The Gulfstream G400 is generally considered a large-cabin aircraft in the “super-midsize to large-cabin” bridge, with roughly 4,200 nautical miles of range and a typical capacity around 10 to 12 passengers, aimed at high-comfort regional-to-transcontinental missions. The Gulfstream G600 sits higher in the large-cabin, long-range segment, delivering about 6,600 nautical miles of range and typically accommodating about 12 to 16 passengers, making it the strongest option here for true intercontinental city pairs. In practical terms, the G400 favors slightly shorter long-range missions with modern Gulfstream cabin comfort, the Falcon 900LX balances long-range capability with operational flexibility, and the G600 leads on range and mission breadth while maintaining a comparable passenger footprint.

SpecDassault Falcon 900LXGulfstream G400Gulfstream G600
Summary
Cockpit2—2
DOC / nm$ 7.57—$ 9.28
Min Crew244
Total Seats161212
ManufacturerDassault FalconGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft Name900LXG400G600
CertificationFAA / EASA—FAA
Max Range (nm)475042006500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.63—$ 0.93
Max Cabin Seats141919
OEM VerificationVERIFIED—Un-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)224503065040560
Standard Cabin Seats14—10
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,588—$ 4,789
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$58,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit2—2
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing—2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2—4
Crew RestNo—Yes
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—PW815GA
TBO (hrs)5000—10000
Flat RatingISA + 17—ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)5000—15680
No. of Engines3—2
Dimensions
Length (ft)66.4—96.1
Wingspan (ft)70.2—94.1
Cabin Width (ft)7.7—7.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.2—6.4
Cabin Length (ft)33.2—45.2
Overall Height (ft)24.8—25.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1264——
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3—6.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)23.5—30.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)127—230
Aisle Step (ft)——Flat Floor