Cessna Citation X+ vs Dassault Falcon 50 / 50EX
The Citation X+ flies further: 3,408 nm against 3,260 nm for the Falcon 50. The Falcon 50 has the bigger cabin: 700 cu ft against 538 cu ft for the Citation X+. The Citation X+ is faster at high-speed cruise: 528 kts against 480 kts for the Falcon 50.
Citation X+ or Falcon 50?
Which flies further, the Citation X+ or the Falcon 50?
The Citation X+ flies further: 3,408 nm against 3,260 nm for the Falcon 50.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Citation X+ or the Falcon 50?
The Falcon 50 has the bigger cabin: 700 cu ft against 538 cu ft for the Citation X+.
Which is faster, the Citation X+ or the Falcon 50?
The Citation X+ is faster at high-speed cruise: 528 kts against 480 kts for the Falcon 50.
Which seats more passengers?
The Falcon 50 seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 9 against up to 8 for the Citation X+.
Which costs more to buy, the Citation X+ or the Falcon 50?
Pre-owned, the Citation X+ sells for about $7 million to $13 million (2026-06) and the Falcon 50 for about $2.5 million to $5.3 million (October 2026). New, they listed at $23.7 million (2015) and $21.1 million (2006).
Which is easier to charter in the US?
138 Citation X+ and 55 Falcon 50 are on the US Part 135 charter list today. Both charter at super-midsize jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Citation X+ vs Falcon 50 specifications
Verified figures, checked October 2026. Fleet counts from the FAA Part 135 list (2 September 2026).
| Specification | Citation X+ Cessna (Textron Aviation) | Falcon 50 Dassault |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Range | 3,408 nm (6,312 km) (best) | 3,260 nm (6,038 km) |
| High-speed cruise | 528 kts (Mach 0.92) (best) | 480 kts |
| Long-range cruise | 470 kts (Mach 0.82) (best) | 430 kts (Mach 0.75) |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.935 (best) | Mach 0.86 |
| Maximum altitude | 51,000 ft (best) | 49,000 ft |
| Take-off distance | 5,250 ft | 4,935 ft (best) |
| Landing distance | 3,330 ft (best) | 3,500 ft |
| Cabin | ||
| Typical charter seats | 8 | 9 (best) |
| Maximum seats | 12 (best) | 10 |
| Beds (typical layout) | Not published | 3 |
| Cabin zones | Not published | 2 |
| Cabin length | 25 ft 2 in (7.67 m) (best) | 23 ft 6 in (7.16 m) |
| Cabin width | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) (best) |
| Cabin height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) (best) |
| Cabin volume | 538 cu ft | 700 cu ft (best) |
| Baggage | 82 cu ft | 115 cu ft (best) |
| Engines and weights | ||
| Engines | 2 × Rolls-Royce AE3007C2 | 3 × Honeywell TFE731-40 |
| Thrust per engine | 7,034 lbf | 3,704 lbf |
| Maximum take-off weight | 36,600 lb | 39,700 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 12,931 lb | 15,520 lb |
| Price and ownership | ||
| First delivered | 2014 | 1997 |
| In production | No | No |
| New price | $23.7M (2015) | $21.1M (2006) |
| Pre-owned price | $7M to $13M | $2.5M to $5.3M |
| Operating cost per hour | $7,021 | $9,525 |
| Charter fleet | ||
| On the US charter list | 138 aircraft (best) | 55 aircraft |
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
Cessna Citation X+
- Seats
- 8 (max 12)
- Range
- 3,408 nm
- Cabin
- 538 cu ft
- In production
- No
- Charter fleet
- 138 in the US
US operators: Jet Excellence, Baker Aviation, Charter Airlines
Citation X+ specs, interior and price →
Dassault Falcon 50 / 50EX
- Seats
- 9 (max 10)
- Range
- 3,260 nm
- Cabin
- 700 cu ft
- In production
- No
- Charter fleet
- 55 in the US
US operators: Century Aviation, Fuga, Justice Air
Falcon 50 specs, interior and price →Compare with other super-midsize jets
Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhich flies further, the Citation X+ or the Falcon 50?+
The Citation X+ flies further: 3,408 nm against 3,260 nm for the Falcon 50.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Citation X+ or the Falcon 50?+
The Falcon 50 has the bigger cabin: 700 cu ft against 538 cu ft for the Citation X+.
Which is faster, the Citation X+ or the Falcon 50?+
The Citation X+ is faster at high-speed cruise: 528 kts against 480 kts for the Falcon 50.
Which seats more passengers?+
The Falcon 50 seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 9 against up to 8 for the Citation X+.
Which costs more to buy, the Citation X+ or the Falcon 50?+
Pre-owned, the Citation X+ sells for about $7 million to $13 million (2026-06) and the Falcon 50 for about $2.5 million to $5.3 million (October 2026). New, they listed at $23.7 million (2015) and $21.1 million (2006).
Which is easier to charter in the US?+
138 Citation X+ and 55 Falcon 50 are on the US Part 135 charter list today. Both charter at super-midsize jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Where these numbers come from
- AOPA Pilot, Citation X+ flight report (March 2015)
- Aviation Safety Network: Cessna 750 Citation X occurrences
- ICAO Carbon Emissions Calculator methodology: 3.16 kg of CO2 per kg of jet fuel
- GlobalAir.com, Citation X+ specifications and Operating Cost Report (Oct 2026)
- CRAFT: Cessna Citation X+ ownership and operating costs (fuel price Oct 2026)
- Textron Aviation release via AviationPros: Citation X+ sets coast-to-coast speed record (Oct 2014)
- NTSB final report ERA24FA338, Cessna 750 N750GB, Jamestown NY (Aug 2024)
- Airport Technology: Cessna Citation X+ business jet
- Textron Aviation press release: Citation X+ receives FAA certification (June 2014), via Airframer
- Australian Aviation: Citation X+ certified (Jun 2014)
- Wikipedia: Cessna Citation X (X+ range quoted at Mach 0.82 cruise, FL450)
- AIN, Cessna's Citation X+ earns FAA approval (June 2014)
- AIN: Accidents, April 2012 (Citation X, Egelsbach, 1 March 2012)
- Swiss Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau: Final report No. 1827, Cessna 750 N999CX (Dec 2004)
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Cessna Citation X S/N 750-0225 (2004)
- Aircraft.com listing, 2007 Cessna Citation X S/N 750-0267
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Cessna Citation X+ S/N 750-0525 (2016)
- AircraftExchange listing, 2018 Cessna Citation X+ S/N 750-528
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Cessna Citation X S/N 750-0042 (1998)
- Business Jet Traveler: Cessna Citation X+ (Mar 2020)
- Bombardier: Global 8000 entry into service (Dec 2025)
- Business Jet Traveler, Cessna Citation X+ aircraft page (updated June 2026)
- Textron Aviation release via Airframer: Cessna Citation X+ receives FAA certification (Jun 2014)
- AIN, Textron to cease production of Cessna Citation X+ (June 2018)
- Magellan Jets: 5 things you didn't know about the Citation X (sustained cruise of Mach 0.92)
- EASA TCDS EASA.IM.A.097, Cessna 750 (Citation X), Issue 03 (2016)
- Aviation Safety Network: Dassault Falcon 50 (FA50) occurrences
- Dassault Aviation: Falcon 50 heritage page, Falcon 50 EX section (Oct 2026): range 3,260 nm at Mach 0.75
- Dassault Falcon: Falcon 900LX specifications (Oct 2026): 4,750 nm, cabin 33.20 ft long, 92 in wide, 74 in tall, three TFE731-60 of 5,000 lb, up to 12 to 14 passengers
- GlobalAir: Falcon 50-40 specifications (Oct 2026): conversion of the Falcon 50 to TFE 731-40 engines, about 200 nm more range
- Aviation Week: London's downtown airport okays Falcon 50 (Dec 1996): approved with an approach angle of no less than 5.5 degrees
- Holstein Aviation: 2006 Falcon 50EX S/N 346 N346EX specifications (Apr 2026): 10 passengers, forward double club, aft club opposite four-place divan, Avance L5
- FAA: Type Certificate Data Sheet A46EU, Revision 13 (Feb 2006): maximum operating altitude 49,000 ft for S/N 156 and on; GlobalAir and CRAFT give 49,000 ft for the 50EX
- CRAFT: Dassault Falcon 50EX ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026): $9,525 an hour at 200 hours a year, $1,905,040 a year
- GlobalAir: Falcon 50EX specifications (Oct 2026): cabin volume 700 cu ft
- Luxaviation: Falcon 50EX F-HCDD charter sheet (Mar 2020): three single beds at night, one lavatory, baggage not accessible in flight, no Wi-Fi
- Wikipedia: Dassault Falcon 50: 352 built 1976 to 2008, 100 of them 50EXs (S/N 253 to 352)
- AIN: Total CEO killed in Moscow Falcon 50EX crash (Oct 2014): Unijet Falcon 50EX F-GLSA, four killed
- Jet Aviva: 1997 Falcon 50EX S/N 253 N6AK eBrochure (Dec 2023): 9 passengers, forward double club, aft club opposite three-place divan, forward galley, aft lavatory, Gogo Wi-Fi
- Guardian Jet: Falcon 50EX S/N 303 N902TB specifications (Feb 2020): 8 passengers, forward and aft four-place clubs, crew-only jump seat, aft lavatory
- Controller: 1997 Falcon 50EX S/N 258 listing (Oct 2026): 9 passengers, full forward galley with oven and microwave, fully enclosed aft lavatory
- Omni Jet: 2000 Falcon 50EX S/N 290 N68YB brochure (2025): right-side forward galley, aft lavatory, Gogo Biz ATG-4000 Wi-Fi, Aviation Partners blended winglets
- Business Jet Traveler: Dassault Falcon 50EX (Nov 2016, updated Jun 2026): typical passengers 9; GlobalAir lists 9 standard
- AIN: Airport staff, ATC, pilots implicated in fatal Falcon crash (Oct 2016), on the Interstate Aviation Committee final report on Falcon 50EX F-GLSA
- NTSB: Aviation accident final report ERA18FA264, Dassault Falcon 50 N114TD, Greenville Downtown Airport, 27 Sep 2018
- EASA: Type Certificate Data Sheet EASA.A.062, MF50/MF900/Falcon 900EX, Issue 10 (Sep 2026): Falcon 50EX is a commercial designation for Falcon 50 aircraft with modifications M1810 (TFE 731-40), M1939, M1890 (EFIS), M1940, M2159 and M1200; certified November 1996
- GlobalAir: Falcon 50 aircraft for sale (Oct 2026): 1984 Falcon 50 S/N 138, N903CS, asking $2,450,000
- GlobalAir: Falcon 50EX aircraft for sale (Oct 2026): 1999 Falcon 50EX S/N 279, N58HL, asking $5,250,000; other asks $3.75 million to $5.095 million
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