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Dassault Falcon 50EX
The Dassault Falcon 50EX is the only three-engine business jet in regular charter service — exceptional short-runway performance, 3,200 nm range and the unmistakable Falcon ride quality.
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Falcon 50EX vs Falcon 900B
Two Dassault heavy jets from the same stable, compared where it counts. The Dassault Falcon 50EX carries 9 passengers with 3,200 nm of range; the Dassault Falcon 900B carries 12 with 4,000 nm. Cabin dimensions land at 5'9" × 6'1" versus 6'2" × 7'8", and runway numbers read 4,600 ft against 5,215 ft. Indicative charter pricing on a representative sector: from $32,800 on the Falcon 50EX, from €44,800 on the Falcon 900B.
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Dassault Falcon 900B
The Dassault Falcon 900B was the first stretched, higher-thrust development of the original Falcon 900 line — three Honeywell TFE731-5BR engines, 4,000 nm of range and three-zone Falcon cabin comfort at charter rates well below the 900EX and 900LX.
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Side-by-side specifications
| METRIC | Falcon 50EX | Falcon 900B |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 9 | 12 |
| Range | 3,200 nm | 4,000 nm |
| Cruise speed | Mach 0.80 | Mach 0.84 |
| Cabin height | 5'9" | 6'2" |
| Cabin width | 6'1" | 7'8" |
| Baggage | 115 cu ft | 127 cu ft |
| Runway | 4,600 ft | 5,215 ft |
Dassault Falcon 50EX — strengths
- —Three-engine redundancy
- —Short-runway capable heavy jet
- —Trademark Falcon cabin quietness
Dassault Falcon 900B — strengths
- —Three-engine trijet reliability at value pricing
- —Genuine transatlantic non-stop capability
- —Full three-zone Falcon cabin
CHARTER PRICING
Indicative pricing
DASSAULT FALCON 50EX
| Miami → Aspen | from $32,800 |
| Paris → Athens | from €28,400 |
DASSAULT FALCON 900B
| Paris → Riyadh | from €44,800 |
| Miami → São Paulo | from $48,000 |
All-inclusive indicative one-way pricing. Confirmed quote in 10 minutes.
EXPERT VERDICT
The Falcon 900B is the stronger all-rounder, but the Falcon 50EX still wins where it counts for the right mission.
The Falcon 50EX pulls ahead on airport access; the Falcon 900B answers with range / non-stop reach, cabin comfort, group capacity and speed & block time. Both sit in the heavy jet class, so charter pricing is broadly aligned — let the use case (range, group size, airport pair) drive the final call.
Range / non-stop reach
Falcon 900B
4,000 nm of range — the better choice for transcontinental and intercontinental missions.
Cabin comfort
Falcon 900B
Taller and/or wider cabin (6'2" × 7'8") — better for long flights and stand-up movement.
Group capacity
Falcon 900B
Seats up to 12 — the right pick when the manifest grows.
Airport access
Falcon 50EX
Shorter 4,600 ft balanced-field requirement — opens up restricted alpine, island and city-adjacent airfields.
Speed & block time
Falcon 900B
Cruise of Mach 0.84 — shaves meaningful minutes off every long leg.
Verdict based on published manufacturer specifications, charter market data and Limitless Sky brokerage experience.
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Top reasons to choose — and who each aircraft is best for
A tailored summary for the Falcon 50EX and Falcon 900B: the deciding reasons in this matchup, plus the buyer archetypes each aircraft serves best.
DASSAULT
Top reasons to choose the Falcon 50EX
- ★Lands in 4,600 ft balanced field — accesses short, restricted and city-adjacent airports the Falcon 900B cannot.
- ★Three-engine redundancy
- ★Short-runway capable heavy jet
- ★Trademark Falcon cabin quietness
BEST FOR
Short-field departures
4,600 ft balanced field unlocks airports the Falcon 900B cannot use, putting passengers closer to the door.
Intercontinental sleep flights
Lie-flat berths for overnight Europe–US, Europe–Gulf and Asia legs.
10–14 passenger groups
Real space for a full delegation plus support staff.
Two-zone living
Separate work, dine and rest areas on flights over six hours.
DASSAULT
Top reasons to choose the Falcon 900B
- ★Reaches 4,000 nm non-stop — 25% more range than the Falcon 50EX, opening city pairs that would otherwise need a tech stop.
- ★Cruises at Mach 0.84, trimming block time on every leg vs the Falcon 50EX (Mach 0.80).
- ★Bigger cabin envelope (6'2" tall × 7'8" wide) than the Falcon 50EX — meaningful difference on flights over three hours.
- ★Seats up to 12 passengers vs 9 on the Falcon 50EX — better for full-group charters and family travel.
- ★Three-engine trijet reliability at value pricing
BEST FOR
Longer non-stop reach
When the mission is on the edge of the Falcon 50EX's envelope, the 4,000 nm legs of the Falcon 900B keep reserves intact.
Larger party charters
Up to 12 seats vs 9 on the Falcon 50EX — the natural pick when the manifest grows last-minute.
Intercontinental sleep flights
Lie-flat berths for overnight Europe–US, Europe–Gulf and Asia legs.
10–14 passenger groups
Real space for a full delegation plus support staff.
PROS & CONS
Honest assessment
DASSAULT
Dassault Falcon 50EX
PROS
- +Three-engine redundancy
- +Short-runway capable heavy jet
- +Trademark Falcon cabin quietness
- +Shorter runway requirement (4,600 ft) unlocks airfields the Falcon 900B cannot use.
CONS
- −Shorter range than the Falcon 900B (3,200 nm vs 4,000 nm) — may require a tech stop on long sectors.
- −Maximum 9-seat layout is tight if you regularly travel with more than 9 — the Falcon 900B adds 3 seats.
- −Slightly slower in cruise than the Falcon 900B (Mach 0.80 vs Mach 0.84).
- −Lower ceiling than the Falcon 900B (5'9" vs 6'2") — stand-up movement is restricted.
DASSAULT
Dassault Falcon 900B
PROS
- +Three-engine trijet reliability at value pricing
- +Genuine transatlantic non-stop capability
- +Full three-zone Falcon cabin
- +Longer legs than the Falcon 50EX (4,000 nm vs 3,200 nm) — fewer fuel stops on intercontinental missions.
- +Carries up to 12 passengers vs 9 on the Falcon 50EX — better for larger groups.
- +Faster cruise (Mach 0.84) trims block time on every leg vs the Falcon 50EX.
CONS
- −Needs more runway than the Falcon 50EX (5,215 ft vs 4,600 ft) — fewer short-field options.
REAL-WORLD MISSIONS
Which aircraft for which mission
Four scenarios our charter desk sees regularly — and which of these two we would actually quote.
SCENARIO 01
Ten-person corporate delegation, London to New York, sleeping westbound
OUR PICKFalcon 900B
Larger cabin seats the full group (12).
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 02
Multi-day Asia tour with two-stop routing and 14-passenger group
OUR PICKFalcon 900B
Larger cabin seats the full group (12).
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 03
Family of eight relocating with significant baggage on a 3,500 nm leg
OUR PICKFalcon 900B
Longer range (4,000 nm) wins the non-stop reach.
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 04
Sports team charter from Europe to the Middle East with kit
OUR PICKFalcon 900B
Larger cabin seats the full group (12).
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →ROUTE RECOMMENDATIONS
Best pick per route
| ROUTE | DISTANCE | RECOMMENDED | WHY |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → New York | 3,000 nm | Falcon 900B | Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes. |
| Paris → Dubai | 2,950 nm | Falcon 900B | Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes. |
| Miami → São Paulo | 3,500 nm | Falcon 900B | Only one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (3500 nm > 3,200 nm). |
| Hong Kong → Sydney | 3,950 nm | Either | Both would require a tech stop on this routing — talk to us about positioning. |
Distances are great-circle approximations; actual fuel planning accounts for winds, weather and reserves.
FAQ
Falcon 50EX vs Falcon 900B — frequently asked
Falcon 50EX vs Falcon 900B: which has the longer range?OPEN
The Dassault Falcon 50EX has a published range of 3,200 nm; the Dassault Falcon 900B is rated at 4,000 nm. The longer-range aircraft opens up more non-stop city pairs without a tech stop.
Which is faster — Falcon 50EX or Falcon 900B?OPEN
Cruise speeds are Mach 0.80 for the Dassault Falcon 50EX and Mach 0.84 for the Dassault Falcon 900B. On a Miami → Aspen-style mission the faster aircraft typically saves 10–25 minutes block time.
How many passengers does each aircraft carry?OPEN
The Dassault Falcon 50EX seats 9; the Dassault Falcon 900B seats 12. Charter prices below assume a typical executive layout — high-density configurations are available on request.
What does it cost to charter the Dassault Falcon 50EX vs the Dassault Falcon 900B?OPEN
Indicative one-way pricing on a benchmark mission: Dassault Falcon 50EX from from $32,800, Dassault Falcon 900B from from €44,800. Confirmed quote in 10 minutes — pricing varies with empty-leg availability, season and routing.
Which aircraft is better for transatlantic or long-range missions?OPEN
Both belong to the Heavy Jet category, but range, payload and runway performance differ. See the route-recommendations table on this page for our specific pick per corridor.
How much cabin space does the Falcon 50EX have vs the Falcon 900B?OPEN
Cabin comfort is the everyday difference passengers feel most. Both the Dassault Falcon 50EX and Dassault Falcon 900B sit in the Heavy Jet class, so cabin height, width and layout differ subtly — on flights over 3 hours those details matter more than raw range. Ask us for a side-by-side floorplan.
Which aircraft is safer — Falcon 50EX or Falcon 900B?OPEN
Both aircraft in this comparison are operated under ARG/US, Wyvern or IS-BAO safety programmes when chartered through Limitless Sky. Safety is driven by operator, crew currency and maintenance regime — not the airframe. We only book operators meeting our verified due-diligence checklist.
What's the total mission cost — not just the hourly rate?OPEN
Hourly pricing (from $32,800 for the Falcon 50EX, from €44,800 for the Falcon 900B) is only one input. Total mission cost includes positioning legs, overnight fees, landing/handling, catering, de-icing and FET where applicable. Our confirmed quote itemises every line so there are no surprises.
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