Heavy Jets compared
Dassault Falcon 8X vs Gulfstream G500
Both are heavy jets. The Falcon 8X seats 2 more passengers (16 vs 14). The Falcon 8X flies 2,685 km (1,450 nm) farther: 11,945 km against 9,260 km. The Gulfstream G500 cruises 41 km/h faster. The Gulfstream G500 has the taller cabin (1.91 m vs 1.88 m).
Specifications side by side
The better figure in each row is in gold. Hourly rates are estimates including crew and fuel, before taxes and airport fees.
| Specification | Falcon 8X | Gulfstream G500 |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 16 (better) | 14 |
| Range | 11,945 km6,450 nm (better) | 9,260 km5,000 nm |
| Cruise speed | 900 km/h486 kt | 941 km/h508 kt (better) |
| Cabin height | 1.88 m6.2 ft | 1.91 m6.3 ft (better) |
| Cabin width | 2.34 m7.7 ft (better) | 2.24 m7.3 ft |
| Cabin length | 12.30 m40.4 ft | 14.99 m49.2 ft (better) |
| Baggage | 140 cu ft | 175 cu ft (better) |
| Engines | 3 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Est. hourly rate | $14,000/hr | $10,500/hr (better) |
Which should you charter?
Pick the Falcon 8X if you need the extra 2,685 km (1,450 nm) of range, you are a group of 15 to 16 and you want a wider cabin (10 cm more across).
Pick the Gulfstream G500 if headroom matters (the cabin is 3 cm taller), you want more room to spread out (the cabin is 2.7 m longer), you travel with a lot of luggage (175 cu ft of baggage space vs 140) and you want the shorter flight time (it cruises 41 km/h faster).
The Gulfstream G500 is estimated at $10,500/hr against $14,000/hr for the Falcon 8X, about $3,500 less per hour. Charters are billed by flight time, so the faster Gulfstream G500 saves about 3 minutes per 1,000 km flown. Real quotes depend on the operator, the aircraft's age and how far it has to fly to reach you.
Example trip: the Falcon 8X can fly Miami (OPF) to Rome (CIA) nonstop, 8,348 km. The Gulfstream G500 would need a fuel stop on that route.
Nonstop means within 90% of published range, before winds, payload and fuel reserves; the operator confirms each route.
Falcon 8X vs Gulfstream G500: common questions
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