Aircraft comparison
Dassault Falcon 900LX vs Gulfstream G500
Summary
Dassault Falcon 900LX versus Gulfstream G500: a side-by-side of two same-class business jets. On range, the Gulfstream G500 leads: 5,300 nm against 4,750 nm. The Gulfstream G500 carries more passengers (19 vs 14).
| Specification | Falcon 900LX | G500 |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 4,750 nm (8,797 km) | 5,300 nm (9,815.6 km)✓ |
| Max cruise speed | 500 kt (926 km/h) | 516 kt (955.6 km/h)✓ |
| Max operating altitude | 51,000 ft (15,544.8 m) | 51,000 ft (15,544.8 m) |
| Max takeoff weight | 49,000 lb (22,226 kg) | 79,600 lb (36,105.9 kg) |
| Typical passengers | 12 count | 13 count✓ |
| Max passengers | 14 count | 19 count✓ |
| Cabin length | 33.2 ft (10.12 m) | 41.6 ft (12.68 m)✓ |
| Cabin height | 6.2 ft (1.89 m) | 6.2 ft (1.89 m) |
| Cabin width | 7.7 ft (2.35 m)✓ | 7.6 ft (2.32 m) |
| Baggage volume | 127 cuft (3.6 m3) | 175 cuft (4.96 m3)✓ |
| Powerplant | Honeywell TFE731-60 | Pratt & Whitney Canada PW814GA |
| Engines | 3 count | 2 count |
| Thrust per engine | 5,000 lbf | 15,144 lbf |
Highlighted cells mark the stronger value per row (direction is per-metric). Economics and derived figures are estimates, not booking prices.