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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
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 7.57$ 9.28
Min Crew244
Total Seats161212
ManufacturerDassault FalconGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft Name900LXG400G600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA
Max Range (nm)475042006500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.63$ 0.93
Max Cabin Seats141919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)224503065040560
Standard Cabin Seats1410
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
Cockpit22
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew24
Crew RestNoYes
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
ModelTFE731-60PW815GA
TBO (hrs)500010000
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)500015680
No. of Engines32
Dimensions
Length (ft)66.496.1
Wingspan (ft)70.294.1
Cabin Width (ft)7.77.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.4
Cabin Length (ft)33.245.2
Overall Height (ft)24.825.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1264
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.36.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)23.530.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)127230
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor