Dassault Falcon 7X vs Gulfstream GV
The GV flies further: 6,500 nm against 5,950 nm for the Falcon 7X. The GV has the bigger cabin: 1,669 cu ft against 1,552 cu ft for the Falcon 7X. The Falcon 7X is faster at high-speed cruise: 492 kts against 488 kts for the GV.
Falcon 7X or GV?
Which flies further, the Falcon 7X or the GV?
The GV flies further: 6,500 nm against 5,950 nm for the Falcon 7X.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Falcon 7X or the GV?
The GV has the bigger cabin: 1,669 cu ft against 1,552 cu ft for the Falcon 7X.
Which is faster, the Falcon 7X or the GV?
The Falcon 7X is faster at high-speed cruise: 492 kts against 488 kts for the GV.
Which seats more passengers?
The Falcon 7X seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 16 against up to 14 for the GV.
Which costs more to buy, the Falcon 7X or the GV?
Pre-owned, the Falcon 7X sells for about $14.5 million to $23.5 million (October 2026) and the GV for about $7.3 million to $13 million (November 2026). New, they listed at $54 million (2017) and $43.2 million (2002).
Which is easier to charter in Mexico?
1 Falcon 7X and 3 GV are on the Mexican AFAC charter list today. Both charter at heavy jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Falcon 7X vs GV specifications
Verified figures, checked October 2026. Fleet counts from the AFAC air taxi permit records (checked 18 October 2026).
| Specification | Falcon 7X Dassault | GV Gulfstream |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Range | 5,950 nm (11,019 km) | 6,500 nm (12,038 km) (best) |
| High-speed cruise | 492 kts (best) | 488 kts |
| Long-range cruise | 459 kts (Mach 0.8) | 459 kts |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.9 (best) | Mach 0.885 |
| Maximum altitude | 51,000 ft | 51,000 ft |
| Take-off distance | 5,710 ft (best) | 6,100 ft |
| Landing distance | 2,070 ft (best) | 2,770 ft |
| Cabin | ||
| Typical charter seats | 12 to 16 (best) | 12 to 14 |
| Maximum seats | 19 | 19 |
| Beds (typical layout) | 6 (best) | 5 |
| Cabin zones | 3 | 3 |
| Cabin length | 39 ft 1 in (11.91 m) | 50 ft 1 in (15.27 m) (best) |
| Cabin width | 7 ft 8 in (2.34 m) (best) | 7 ft 4 in (2.24 m) |
| Cabin height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Cabin volume | 1,552 cu ft | 1,669 cu ft (best) |
| Baggage | 140 cu ft, reachable in flight | 226 cu ft, reachable in flight (best) |
| Windows | 28 | Not published |
| Cabin altitude | 6,000 ft at 51,000 ft | Not published |
| Engines and weights | ||
| Engines | 3 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW307A | 2 × Rolls-Royce Deutschland BR700-710A1-10 |
| Thrust per engine | 6,402 lbf | 14,750 lbf |
| Maximum take-off weight | 70,000 lb | 90,500 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 31,940 lb | 41,300 lb |
| Price and ownership | ||
| First delivered | 2007 | 1997 |
| In production | No | No |
| New price | $54M (2017) | $43.2M (2002) |
| Pre-owned price | $14.5M to $23.5M | $7.3M to $13M |
| Operating cost per hour | $7,963 | $9,895 |
| Charter fleet | ||
| On Mexico charter list | 1 aircraft | 3 aircraft (best) |
Gold marks the best figure in each row. Take-off distance: At maximum take-off weight, sea level. Cabin length: Manufacturers measure cabin length differently; volume is the fairer comparison. Operating cost per hour: As reported; some sources quote variable cost only, others include fixed costs. See the basis under each aircraft.
Both aircraft at a glance
Dassault Falcon 7X
- Seats
- 12 to 16 (max 19)
- Range
- 5,950 nm
- Cabin
- 1,552 cu ft
- In production
- No
- Charter fleet
- 1 in Mexico
Mexican operators: Aerolíneas Ejecutivas
Falcon 7X specs, interior and price →
Gulfstream GV
- Seats
- 12 to 14 (max 19)
- Range
- 6,500 nm
- Cabin
- 1,669 cu ft
- In production
- No
- Charter fleet
- 3 in Mexico
Mexican operators: Fly Across, Aerovics
GV specs, interior and price →Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhich flies further, the Falcon 7X or the GV?+
The GV flies further: 6,500 nm against 5,950 nm for the Falcon 7X.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Falcon 7X or the GV?+
The GV has the bigger cabin: 1,669 cu ft against 1,552 cu ft for the Falcon 7X.
Which is faster, the Falcon 7X or the GV?+
The Falcon 7X is faster at high-speed cruise: 492 kts against 488 kts for the GV.
Which seats more passengers?+
The Falcon 7X seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 16 against up to 14 for the GV.
Which costs more to buy, the Falcon 7X or the GV?+
Pre-owned, the Falcon 7X sells for about $14.5 million to $23.5 million (October 2026) and the GV for about $7.3 million to $13 million (November 2026). New, they listed at $54 million (2017) and $43.2 million (2002).
Which is easier to charter in Mexico?+
1 Falcon 7X and 3 GV are on the Mexican AFAC charter list today. Both charter at heavy jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Where these numbers come from
- ICAO Carbon Emissions Calculator methodology: 3.16 kg of CO2 per kg of jet fuel
- AVweb: Falcon 7X approved for steep approaches (2009)
- Jetcraft: Dassault Falcon 7X Overview (YouTube)
- Guardian Jet: Falcon 7X brochure and operating costs
- Wikipedia: Dassault Falcon 7X, accidents and incidents (BEA final report, 2016)
- VistaJet Falcon 7X
- Wikipedia: Dassault Falcon 7X
- EASA type certificate data sheet EASA.A.155
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Falcon 7X S/N 255 (2015)
- Dassault: Falcon family at a glance
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Falcon 7X S/N 26 (2008)
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Falcon 7X S/N 222
- Business Jet Traveler: Falcon 7X (2017)
- GlobalAir Falcon 7X operating cost
- GlobalAir Falcon 7X for sale
- Aviation Safety Network: Gulfstream V family (GLF5) occurrences, 40 listed
- EASA: Type Certificate Data Sheet EASA.IM.A.070, Issue 13 (Aug 2026), Section 7 GV: FAA certification 11 April 1997, FAA certification basis TCDS A12EA, EASA/JAA certification 31 October 2002
- CRAFT: Gulfstream G450 specifications (Oct 2026): range 4,350 nm at Mach 0.80, 8 passengers, NBAA IFR reserves
- FAA: Type Certificate Data Sheet A12EA, Revision 51 (May 2020), Section VI Model GV: GV serial numbers eligible 501 through 693; Section VII Model GV-SP approved 14 August 2003
- Guardian Jet: 2002 Gulfstream GV N3546 S/N 672 specifications (Sep 2016): 14 passengers, forward crew rest, forward crew lavatory, 4-place berthable divan, 4-place berthable conference table, aft galley
- Jetcraft: Gulfstream GV overview, 1996 to 2002 (Jan 2017): cabin volume 1,669 cu ft
- Solairus Aviation: ORL based Gulfstream GV charter sheet (Jan 2025): seats 13, sleeps 5, forward and aft lavatories, Starlink Wi-Fi
- Wikipedia: Gulfstream V: first flight 28 November 1995, certified 11 April 1997, 193 built, succeeded by the G550 (GV-SP)
- Clay Lacy Aviation: Gulfstream GV N168CE charter sheet (Aug 2022): 14 passengers, sleeps 5, aft enclosed lavatory, domestic US Wi-Fi
- Gulfstream press release: Gulfstream V fleet achieves 1 million flight hours (May 2012): rolled out September 1995, first delivery June 1997, 193 GVs built, 1997 Collier Trophy, more than 60 world records
- CRAFT: Gulfstream GV specifications (Nov 2026): cabin length 50 ft 1 in, width 7 ft 4 in, height 6 ft 2 in
- Guardian Jet: 2001 Gulfstream GV N188ES S/N 629 specifications (Jun 2023): 12 passengers, in-flight accessible baggage bay
- EFI: Gulfstream GV N388FT charter sheet: 13 passengers, Ka-band Wi-Fi, satellite phone, forward crew lavatory, aft passenger lavatory, 226 cu ft baggage
- Aviation Safety Network: Gulfstream G-V N777TY, West Palm Beach, 14 February 2002, written off
- Business Jet Traveler: Gulfstream GV, Mark Huber (Jun 2008): layouts generally seat 12 to 14
- AOPA: Quick look, Gulfstream V (Dec 2013): landing field length 2,770 ft, takeoff 5,150 ft, 194 built 1997 to 2002, Vref used values $15.75 to $23 million
- GlobalAir: Gulfstream V specifications and operating cost (Nov 2026): total hourly cost $9,895, total fixed cost $926,800, total variable cost $2,882,976, annual budget $3,809,776 (AviaCost data; annual hours and fuel price not stated)
- NTSB via accidents.app: MIA02LA060, Gulfstream G-V N777TY, West Palm Beach, 14 February 2002, probable cause
- Aviation Safety Network: Gulfstream V N820MS, Portland, 2 September 2025, NTSB preliminary
- CRAFT: Gulfstream GV ownership and operating costs (updated Dec 2024): list price $43 million at the start of deliveries, 193 in service
- Business Jet Traveler: Gulfstream G V aircraft page (read Nov 2026): asking price high $13M, low $7.3M
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