Dassault Falcon 8X private jetGulfstream G550 private jet

Falcon 8X vs G550

A head-to-head look at two of the most-chartered aircraft in the ultra long range class.

Dassault Falcon 8X

DASSAULT

Dassault Falcon 8X

The Dassault Falcon 8X is the longest and most flexible aircraft Dassault has ever built — 6,450 nm of range, three engines, and the quietest cabin in segment. Over 30 cabin layout options let owners and charter clients tailor the interior to mission profile.

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Gulfstream G550

GULFSTREAM

Gulfstream G550

The Gulfstream G550 set the standard for ultra-long-range business aviation. With 6,750 nm of range it connects London to Tokyo, New York to Dubai, or Hong Kong to Los Angeles nonstop — all in a three-zone cabin renowned for the lowest cabin altitude and noise levels in segment.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Side-by-side specifications

METRICFalcon 8XG550
Passengers14–1616
Range6,450 nm6,750 nm
Cruise speedMach 0.90Mach 0.885
Cabin height6'2"6'2"
Cabin width7'8"7'4"
Baggage140 cu ft226 cu ft
Runway5,880 ft5,910 ft

Dassault Falcon 8X — strengths

  • Longest-range Falcon ever built
  • Three-engine safety and ride
  • Quietest ultra-long cabin

Gulfstream G550 — strengths

  • 6,750 nm range — true global reach
  • Three living zones plus crew rest
  • Industry-leading dispatch reliability

CHARTER PRICING

Indicative pricing

DASSAULT FALCON 8X
Geneva → Hong Kongfrom CHF 215,000
Paris → Los Angelesfrom €148,000
GULFSTREAM G550
London → Los Angelesfrom £125,000
Dubai → Sydneyfrom $185,000

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VERDICT

Falcon 8X or G550?

  • The G550 offers the longer range — better suited to non-stop intercontinental missions.
  • Both aircraft sit in the ultra long range class — choose based on your typical mission length, party size and preferred cabin layout.

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