Long-range business jets

Dassault Falcon 8X vs Gulfstream G600

The G600 offers more range, load and cabin; the Falcon 8X meets a lower estimate of variable costs.

A comparison in figures

Two aircraft, two missions

01Super-long-range business jet

Dassault Falcon 8X

Range: 6,450 nm with eight passengers
Payload: 1,959 lb with full fuel
Cabin: 1 695 ft³
Engines: 3 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW307D

02Super-long-range business jet

Gulfstream G600

Range: 6,600 nm with eight passengers
Payload: 2,600 lb full fuel
Cabin: 1 884 ft³
Engines: 2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW815GA

Falcon 8X vs G600

Close range, different load

With eight passengers, the G600 travels 150 nautical miles further. The difference in payload after full refueling is more noticeable - 2,600 versus 1,959 pounds.

Falcon 8X vs G600

Cabin Size and Luggage

The G600 is longer in the passenger section and offers 1,884 cubic feet versus the Falcon 8X's 1,695. Gulfstream’s internal luggage compartment is also larger: 175 versus 140 cubic feet.

Falcon 8X vs G600

Pay for additional opportunities

According to the source, the Falcon 8X is cheaper in variable costs per hour. The G600 justifies a higher budget if its load margin, slightly longer range and cabin volume are regularly used.

In specific terms

Figures side by side

Distance with eight passengers

Dassault Falcon 8X6 450 nm

Gulfstream G6006 600 nm

The G600 adds 150 nautical miles.

Full fuel load

Dassault Falcon 8X1 959 lb

Gulfstream G6002 600 lb

The G600 has a significantly larger payload margin.

Salon volume

Dassault Falcon 8X1 695 ft³

Gulfstream G6001 884 ft³

The G600 cabin is longer; the luggage compartment is also larger.

Variable cost per hour

Dassault Falcon 8X$4 923

Gulfstream G600$6 085

Falcon 8X is cheaper, according to the source.

Quick verdict

The right aircraft for the route

Falcon 8X allows you to reduce the estimated current costs. The G600 is suitable when capacity, load and range are more important.