Heavy Jets compared
Dassault Falcon 8X vs Gulfstream GIV-SP
Both are heavy jets. The Falcon 8X seats 3 more passengers (16 vs 13). The Falcon 8X flies 4,125 km (2,227 nm) farther: 11,945 km against 7,820 km. The Falcon 8X cruises 50 km/h faster. 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 GIV-SP |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 16 (better) | 13 |
| Range | 11,945 km6,450 nm (better) | 7,820 km4,222 nm |
| Cruise speed | 900 km/h486 kt (better) | 850 km/h459 kt |
| 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 | 13.74 m45.1 ft (better) |
| Baggage | 140 cu ft | 169 cu ft (better) |
| Engines | 3 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Est. hourly rate | $14,000/hr | $8,800/hr (better) |
Which should you charter?
Pick the Falcon 8X if you need the extra 4,125 km (2,227 nm) of range, you are a group of 14 to 16, you want a wider cabin (10 cm more across) and you want the shorter flight time (it cruises 50 km/h faster).
Pick the Gulfstream GIV-SP if you want more room to spread out (the cabin is 1.4 m longer) and you travel with a lot of luggage (169 cu ft of baggage space vs 140).
The Gulfstream GIV-SP is estimated at $8,800/hr against $14,000/hr for the Falcon 8X, about $5,200 less per hour. Charters are billed by flight time, so the faster Falcon 8X saves about 4 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 London (LTN) to Miami (OPF) nonstop, 7,098 km. The Gulfstream GIV-SP 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 GIV-SP: common questions
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