Heavy Jets compared
Dassault Falcon 8X vs Gulfstream G550
Both are heavy jets. The Falcon 8X seats 2 more passengers (16 vs 14). The Gulfstream G550 flies 555 km (300 nm) farther: 12,500 km against 11,945 km. Cabin height is the same, 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 G550 |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 16 (better) | 14 |
| Range | 11,945 km6,450 nm | 12,500 km6,749 nm (better) |
| Cruise speed | 900 km/h486 kt | 904 km/h488 kt (better) |
| Cabin height | 1.88 m6.2 ft | 1.88 m6.2 ft |
| Cabin width | 2.34 m7.7 ft (better) | 2.24 m7.3 ft |
| Cabin length | 12.30 m40.4 ft | 14.90 m48.9 ft (better) |
| Baggage | 140 cu ft | 226 cu ft (better) |
| Engines | 3 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Est. hourly rate | $14,000/hr | $12,500/hr (better) |
Which should you charter?
Pick the Falcon 8X if you are a group of 15 to 16 and you want a wider cabin (10 cm more across).
Pick the Gulfstream G550 if you need the extra 555 km (300 nm) of range, you want more room to spread out (the cabin is 2.6 m longer) and you travel with a lot of luggage (226 cu ft of baggage space vs 140).
The Gulfstream G550 is estimated at $12,500/hr against $14,000/hr for the Falcon 8X, about $1,500 less per hour. Real quotes depend on the operator, the aircraft's age and how far it has to fly to reach you.
Example trip: the Gulfstream G550 can fly New York (TEB) to Doha (DOH) nonstop, 10,773 km. The Falcon 8X 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 G550: common questions
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