DASSAULT
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.
FULL DASSAULT FALCON 50EX PAGE →Falcon 50EX vs G500
A head-to-head look at two of the most-chartered aircraft in the heavy jet class.
GULFSTREAM
Gulfstream G500
The Gulfstream G500 introduced the industry's first active-control sidestick on the Symmetry flight deck and brings 5,300 nm of range to the heavy-jet class. Three living zones, panoramic Gulfstream windows and a 4,850 ft cabin altitude.
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Side-by-side specifications
| METRIC | Falcon 50EX | G500 |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 9 | 13–19 |
| Range | 3,200 nm | 5,300 nm |
| Cruise speed | Mach 0.80 | Mach 0.90 |
| Cabin height | 5'9" | 6'3" |
| Cabin width | 6'1" | 7'7" |
| Baggage | 115 cu ft | 175 cu ft |
| Runway | 4,600 ft | 5,200 ft |
Dassault Falcon 50EX — strengths
- —Three-engine redundancy
- —Short-runway capable heavy jet
- —Trademark Falcon cabin quietness
Gulfstream G500 — strengths
- —First aircraft with active-control sidesticks
- —Industry-leading cabin altitude and air refresh
- —5,300 nm true range with full payload
CHARTER PRICING
Indicative pricing
DASSAULT FALCON 50EX
| Miami → Aspen | from $32,800 |
| Paris → Athens | from €28,400 |
GULFSTREAM G500
| Geneva → Beijing | from CHF 128,000 |
| Dubai → London | from $58,000 |
All-inclusive indicative one-way pricing. Confirmed quote in 10 minutes.
EXPERT VERDICT
The G500 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 G500 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
G500
5,300 nm of range — the better choice for transcontinental and intercontinental missions.
Cabin comfort
G500
Taller and/or wider cabin (6'3" × 7'7") — better for long flights and stand-up movement.
Group capacity
G500
Seats up to 19 — 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
G500
Cruise of Mach 0.90 — 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 G500: 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 G500 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 G500 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.
GULFSTREAM
Top reasons to choose the G500
- ★Reaches 5,300 nm non-stop — 66% more range than the Falcon 50EX, opening city pairs that would otherwise need a tech stop.
- ★Cruises at Mach 0.90, trimming block time on every leg vs the Falcon 50EX (Mach 0.80).
- ★Bigger cabin envelope (6'3" tall × 7'7" wide) than the Falcon 50EX — meaningful difference on flights over three hours.
- ★Seats up to 19 passengers vs 9 on the Falcon 50EX — better for full-group charters and family travel.
- ★175 cu ft of baggage volume — fits ski, golf and extended-stay luggage that crowds the Falcon 50EX.
BEST FOR
Longer non-stop reach
When the mission is on the edge of the Falcon 50EX's envelope, the 5,300 nm legs of the G500 keep reserves intact.
Larger party charters
Up to 19 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 G500 cannot use.
CONS
- −Shorter range than the G500 (3,200 nm vs 5,300 nm) — may require a tech stop on long sectors.
- −Maximum 9-seat layout is tight if you regularly travel with more than 9 — the G500 adds 10 seats.
- −Slightly slower in cruise than the G500 (Mach 0.80 vs Mach 0.90).
- −Lower ceiling than the G500 (5'9" vs 6'3") — stand-up movement is restricted.
- −Tighter baggage capacity than the G500 (115 cu ft vs 175 cu ft).
GULFSTREAM
Gulfstream G500
PROS
- +First aircraft with active-control sidesticks
- +Industry-leading cabin altitude and air refresh
- +5,300 nm true range with full payload
- +Longer legs than the Falcon 50EX (5,300 nm vs 3,200 nm) — fewer fuel stops on intercontinental missions.
- +Carries up to 19 passengers vs 9 on the Falcon 50EX — better for larger groups.
- +Faster cruise (Mach 0.90) trims block time on every leg vs the Falcon 50EX.
CONS
- −Needs more runway than the Falcon 50EX (5,200 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 PICKG500
Larger cabin seats the full group (13–19).
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 02
Multi-day Asia tour with two-stop routing and 14-passenger group
OUR PICKG500
Larger cabin seats the full group (13–19).
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 03
Family of eight relocating with significant baggage on a 3,500 nm leg
OUR PICKG500
Longer range (5,300 nm) wins the non-stop reach.
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 04
Sports team charter from Europe to the Middle East with kit
OUR PICKG500
Larger cabin seats the full group (13–19).
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →ROUTE RECOMMENDATIONS
Best pick per route
| ROUTE | DISTANCE | RECOMMENDED | WHY |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → New York | 3,000 nm | G500 | Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes. |
| Paris → Dubai | 2,950 nm | G500 | Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes. |
| Miami → São Paulo | 3,500 nm | G500 | Only one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (3500 nm > 3,200 nm). |
| Hong Kong → Sydney | 3,950 nm | G500 | Only one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (3950 nm > 3,200 nm). |
Distances are great-circle approximations; actual fuel planning accounts for winds, weather and reserves.
FAQ
Falcon 50EX vs G500 — frequently asked
Falcon 50EX vs G500: which has the longer range?OPEN
The Dassault Falcon 50EX has a published range of 3,200 nm; the Gulfstream G500 is rated at 5,300 nm. The longer-range aircraft opens up more non-stop city pairs without a tech stop.
Which is faster — Falcon 50EX or G500?OPEN
Cruise speeds are Mach 0.80 for the Dassault Falcon 50EX and Mach 0.90 for the Gulfstream G500. 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 Gulfstream G500 seats 13–19. 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 Gulfstream G500?OPEN
Indicative one-way pricing on a benchmark mission: Dassault Falcon 50EX from from $32,800, Gulfstream G500 from from CHF 128,000. 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.
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