Dassault Falcon 7X vs Gulfstream G650
The G650 flies further: 7,000 nm against 5,950 nm for the Falcon 7X. The G650 has the bigger cabin: 2,138 cu ft against 1,552 cu ft for the Falcon 7X. The G650 is faster at high-speed cruise: 516 kts against 492 kts for the Falcon 7X.
Falcon 7X or G650?
Which flies further, the Falcon 7X or the G650?
The G650 flies further: 7,000 nm against 5,950 nm for the Falcon 7X.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Falcon 7X or the G650?
The G650 has the bigger cabin: 2,138 cu ft against 1,552 cu ft for the Falcon 7X.
Which is faster, the Falcon 7X or the G650?
The G650 is faster at high-speed cruise: 516 kts against 492 kts for the Falcon 7X.
Which seats more passengers?
The Falcon 7X seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 16 against up to 13 for the G650.
Which costs more to buy, the Falcon 7X or the G650?
Pre-owned, the Falcon 7X sells for about $14.5 million to $23.5 million (October 2026) and the G650 for about $43 million to $53 million (September 2026). New, they listed at $54 million (2017) and $64.5 million (2013).
Which is easier to charter in the US?
32 Falcon 7X and 92 G650 are on the US Part 135 charter list today. Both charter at heavy jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Falcon 7X vs G650 specifications
Verified figures, checked October 2026. Fleet counts from the FAA Part 135 list (9 November 2026).
| Specification | Falcon 7X Dassault | G650 Gulfstream |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Range | 5,950 nm (11,019 km) | 7,000 nm (12,964 km) (best) |
| High-speed cruise | 492 kts | 516 kts (Mach 0.9) (best) |
| Long-range cruise | 459 kts (Mach 0.8) | 488 kts (Mach 0.85) (best) |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.9 | Mach 0.925 (best) |
| Maximum altitude | 51,000 ft | 51,000 ft |
| Take-off distance | 5,710 ft (best) | 5,858 ft |
| Landing distance | 2,070 ft (best) | 2,680 ft |
| Cabin | ||
| Typical charter seats | 12 to 16 (best) | 13 |
| Maximum seats | 19 | 19 |
| Beds (typical layout) | 6 | 6 |
| Cabin zones | 3 | 4 (best) |
| Cabin length | 39 ft 1 in (11.91 m) | 46 ft 10 in (14.27 m) (best) |
| Cabin width | 7 ft 8 in (2.34 m) | 8 ft 6 in (2.59 m) (best) |
| Cabin height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) (best) |
| Cabin volume | 1,552 cu ft | 2,138 cu ft (best) |
| Baggage | 140 cu ft, reachable in flight | 195 cu ft (best) |
| Windows | 28 (best) | 16 |
| Cabin altitude | 6,000 ft at 51,000 ft | 4,850 ft at 51,000 ft |
| Engines and weights | ||
| Engines | 3 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW307A | 2 × Rolls-Royce BR725 |
| Thrust per engine | 6,402 lbf | 16,900 lbf |
| Maximum take-off weight | 70,000 lb | 99,600 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 31,940 lb | 44,200 lb |
| Price and ownership | ||
| First delivered | 2007 | 2012 |
| In production | No | No |
| New price | $54M (2017) | $64.5M (2013) |
| Pre-owned price | $14.5M to $23.5M | $43M to $53M |
| Operating cost per hour | $7,963 | $8,366 |
| Charter fleet | ||
| On the US charter list | 32 aircraft | 92 aircraft (best) |
Gold marks the best figure in each row. Take-off distance: At maximum take-off weight, sea level. Cabin length: Manufacturers measure cabin length differently; volume is the fairer comparison. Operating cost per hour: As reported; some sources quote variable cost only, others include fixed costs. See the basis under each aircraft.
Both aircraft at a glance
Dassault Falcon 7X
- Seats
- 12 to 16 (max 19)
- Range
- 5,950 nm
- Cabin
- 1,552 cu ft
- In production
- No
- Charter fleet
- 32 in the US
US operators: Solairus Aviation, Executive Jet Management, Jet Aviation Flight Services
Falcon 7X specs, interior and price →
Gulfstream G650
- Seats
- 13 (max 19)
- Range
- 7,000 nm
- Cabin
- 2,138 cu ft
- In production
- No
- Charter fleet
- 92 in the US
US operators: Flexjet, Jet Aviation Flight Services, Solairus Aviation
G650 specs, interior and price →Compare with other heavy jets
Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhich flies further, the Falcon 7X or the G650?+
The G650 flies further: 7,000 nm against 5,950 nm for the Falcon 7X.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Falcon 7X or the G650?+
The G650 has the bigger cabin: 2,138 cu ft against 1,552 cu ft for the Falcon 7X.
Which is faster, the Falcon 7X or the G650?+
The G650 is faster at high-speed cruise: 516 kts against 492 kts for the Falcon 7X.
Which seats more passengers?+
The Falcon 7X seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 16 against up to 13 for the G650.
Which costs more to buy, the Falcon 7X or the G650?+
Pre-owned, the Falcon 7X sells for about $14.5 million to $23.5 million (October 2026) and the G650 for about $43 million to $53 million (September 2026). New, they listed at $54 million (2017) and $64.5 million (2013).
Which is easier to charter in the US?+
32 Falcon 7X and 92 G650 are on the US Part 135 charter list today. Both charter at heavy jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Where these numbers come from
- ICAO Carbon Emissions Calculator methodology: 3.16 kg of CO2 per kg of jet fuel
- AVweb: Falcon 7X approved for steep approaches (2009)
- Jetcraft: Dassault Falcon 7X Overview (YouTube)
- Guardian Jet: Falcon 7X brochure and operating costs
- Wikipedia: Dassault Falcon 7X, accidents and incidents (BEA final report, 2016)
- VistaJet Falcon 7X
- Wikipedia: Dassault Falcon 7X
- EASA type certificate data sheet EASA.A.155
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Falcon 7X S/N 255 (2015)
- Dassault: Falcon family at a glance
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Falcon 7X S/N 26 (2008)
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Falcon 7X S/N 222
- Business Jet Traveler: Falcon 7X (2017)
- GlobalAir Falcon 7X operating cost
- GlobalAir Falcon 7X for sale
- GlobalAir: Gulfstream G650 vs G550, two jets, one mission, $29 million apart (Sep 2026)
- Aviation Safety Network: Gulfstream G650 (GLF6) occurrences
- Gulfstream: G800 specifications
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, G650ER S/N 6437 N700XT, 2020 (Sep 2026)
- CRAFT: Gulfstream G650 ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026): 498 US gal/h, Conklin & de Decker average
- Jetcraft: Gulfstream G650 overview, 2012 to present (Jun 2016): takeoff distance SL, ISA, MTOW
- NTSB: Aircraft Accident Report AAR-12-02, crash during experimental test flight, Gulfstream GVI (G650) N652GD, Roswell, New Mexico, 2 April 2011
- Qatar Executive G650ER factsheet
- Wikipedia: Gulfstream G650
- EASA type certificate data sheet EASA.IM.A.169
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, G650 S/N 6164 N270LE, 2016 (May 2026)
- GlobalAir: Gulfstream G650ER aircraft for sale, 12 listings (Oct 2026)
- Gulfstream: 100th G650 (2014)
- GlobalAir listing, 2016 G650ER S/N 6173 M-GAGA (13 passengers)
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, G650ER S/N 6515 EI-AER, 2022 (Sep 2026): powered berthable aft divan
- Controller.com listing, 2017 G650ER S/N 6260 N1PG (13 passengers, forward crew rest)
- Jetcraft: Gulfstream G650ER overview, 2013 to present (Jun 2021)
- Business Jet Traveler: G650 (2013)
- Gulfstream: G650 type certificate (2012)
- GlobalAir G650 operating cost
- AIAA: final G650 rolls off the line (2025)
- Business Jet Traveler: G650ER (2017)
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