Aircraft comparison
Dassault Falcon 8X vs Gulfstream V
Summary
The Dassault Falcon 8X and the Gulfstream V are two ultra-long-range jets, compared here on the specifications that matter. On the numbers, the Gulfstream V flies farther (6,500 vs 6,450 nm).
| Specification | Falcon 8X | Gulfstream V |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 6,450 nm (11,945.4 km) | 6,500 nm (12,038 km)✓ |
| Max cruise speed | 488 kt (903.8 km/h) | 488 kt (903.8 km/h) |
| Max Mach | 0.9 mach✓ | 0.885 mach |
| Max operating altitude | 51,000 ft (15,544.8 m) | 51,000 ft (15,544.8 m) |
| Max takeoff weight | 73,000 lb (33,112.2 kg) | 90,500 lb (41,050.1 kg) |
| Typical passengers | 12 count | 13 count✓ |
| Max passengers | 16 count | 16 count |
| Cabin length | 42.7 ft (13.01 m) | 43.9 ft (13.38 m)✓ |
| Cabin height | 6.2 ft (1.89 m) | 6.2 ft (1.89 m) |
| Cabin width | 7.7 ft (2.35 m)✓ | 7.3 ft (2.23 m) |
| Baggage volume | 140 cuft (3.96 m3) | 226 cuft (6.4 m3)✓ |
| Powerplant | Pratt & Whitney Canada PW307D | Rolls-Royce BR710 |
| Engines | 3 count | 2 count |
| Thrust per engine | 6,722 lbf | 14,750 lbf |
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