Aircraft comparison
Dassault Falcon 6X vs Gulfstream G500
The same figures as our ownership cost guides, side by side: cabin and performance first, then what each aircraft costs to own and fly.
Cabin and performance
| Dassault Falcon 6X | Gulfstream G500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 16 | 19 |
| RangeNautical miles, optimum configuration | 5,500 nm | 5,300 nm |
| Cruise speed | 516 kt | 516 kt |
| Service ceiling | 51,000 ft | 51,000 ft |
| Charter rateTypical market hourly rate, not a CRAFT quote | $10,000/hr | $7,350/hr |
Ownership and operating cost
Fixed costs are what the aircraft costs before it moves: crew, hangar, insurance, management. Variable costs are charged by the hour flown. Estimates only; the real figures depend on how and where you fly.
| Dassault Falcon 6X | Gulfstream G500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed costsA year, before any flying | $848,000 | $692,765 |
| Variable costsPer hour flown | $4,894/hr | $4,189/hr |
| Total at 200 hoursFixed plus variable, a year | $1,826,800 | $1,530,565 |
| Cost per hour at 200 hours | $9,134/hr | $7,653/hr |
Full breakdowns: Dassault Falcon 6X and Gulfstream G500.
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