Dassault Falcon 900 / 900EX / 900LX vs Gulfstream G550
The G550 flies further: 6,750 nm against 4,750 nm for the Falcon 900. The G550 has the bigger cabin: 1,669 cu ft against 1,264 cu ft for the Falcon 900. The G550 is faster at high-speed cruise: 488 kts against 482 kts for the Falcon 900.
Falcon 900 or G550?
Which flies further, the Falcon 900 or the G550?
The G550 flies further: 6,750 nm against 4,750 nm for the Falcon 900.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Falcon 900 or the G550?
The G550 has the bigger cabin: 1,669 cu ft against 1,264 cu ft for the Falcon 900.
Which is faster, the Falcon 900 or the G550?
The G550 is faster at high-speed cruise: 488 kts against 482 kts for the Falcon 900.
Which seats more passengers?
The G550 seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 18 against up to 14 for the Falcon 900.
Which costs more to buy, the Falcon 900 or the G550?
Pre-owned, the Falcon 900 sells for about $8.9 million to $40.0 million (October 2026) and the G550 for about $15 million to $35 million (Q1 2026). New, they listed at $44 million (2025) and $62 million.
Which is easier to charter in the US?
66 Falcon 900 and 105 G550 are on the US Part 135 charter list today. Both charter at heavy jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Falcon 900 vs G550 specifications
Verified figures, checked October 2026. Fleet counts from the FAA Part 135 list (2 September 2026).
| Specification | Falcon 900 Dassault | G550 Gulfstream |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Range | 4,750 nm (8,797 km) | 6,750 nm (12,501 km) (best) |
| High-speed cruise | 482 kts | 488 kts (Mach 0.85) (best) |
| Long-range cruise | 431 kts | 459 kts (Mach 0.8) (best) |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.87 | Mach 0.885 (best) |
| Maximum altitude | 51,000 ft | 51,000 ft |
| Take-off distance | 5,360 ft (best) | 5,910 ft |
| Landing distance | 2,415 ft (best) | 2,770 ft |
| Cabin | ||
| Typical charter seats | 12 to 14 | 14 to 18 (best) |
| Maximum seats | 16 | 19 (best) |
| Beds (typical layout) | 5 | 6 (best) |
| Cabin zones | 3 | 3 |
| Cabin length | 33 ft 2 in (10.11 m) | 43 ft 11 in (13.39 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 | 1,264 cu ft | 1,669 cu ft (best) |
| Baggage | 127 cu ft, reachable in flight | 226 cu ft, reachable in flight (best) |
| Windows | 24 (best) | 14 |
| Cabin altitude | Not published | 3,680 ft at 41,000 ft |
| Engines and weights | ||
| Engines | 3 × Honeywell TFE731-60 | 2 × Rolls-Royce BR710 C4-11 |
| Thrust per engine | 5,000 lbf | 15,385 lbf |
| Maximum take-off weight | 49,000 lb | 91,000 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 20,905 lb | 41,300 lb |
| Price and ownership | ||
| First delivered | 2010 | 2003 |
| In production | Yes | No |
| New price | $44M (2025) | $62M |
| Pre-owned price | $8.9M to $40.0M | $15M to $35M |
| Operating cost per hour | $7,348 | $8,163 |
| Charter fleet | ||
| On the US charter list | 66 aircraft | 105 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 900 / 900EX / 900LX
- Seats
- 12 to 14 (max 16)
- Range
- 4,750 nm
- Cabin
- 1,264 cu ft
- In production
- Yes
- Charter fleet
- 66 in the US
US operators: Solairus Aviation, Clay Lacy Aviation, Portland Jets
Falcon 900 specs, interior and price →
Gulfstream G550
- Seats
- 14 to 18 (max 19)
- Range
- 6,750 nm
- Cabin
- 1,669 cu ft
- In production
- No
- Charter fleet
- 105 in the US
US operators: Executive Jet Management, Solairus Aviation, STA Jets
G550 specs, interior and price →Compare with other heavy jets
Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhich flies further, the Falcon 900 or the G550?+
The G550 flies further: 6,750 nm against 4,750 nm for the Falcon 900.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Falcon 900 or the G550?+
The G550 has the bigger cabin: 1,669 cu ft against 1,264 cu ft for the Falcon 900.
Which is faster, the Falcon 900 or the G550?+
The G550 is faster at high-speed cruise: 488 kts against 482 kts for the Falcon 900.
Which seats more passengers?+
The G550 seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 18 against up to 14 for the Falcon 900.
Which costs more to buy, the Falcon 900 or the G550?+
Pre-owned, the Falcon 900 sells for about $8.9 million to $40.0 million (October 2026) and the G550 for about $15 million to $35 million (Q1 2026). New, they listed at $44 million (2025) and $62 million.
Which is easier to charter in the US?+
66 Falcon 900 and 105 G550 are on the US Part 135 charter list today. Both charter at heavy jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Where these numbers come from
- Aviation Safety Network: Dassault Falcon 900 (F900) occurrences
- Aeroweb-fr: Falcon 900 EASy series and 2000 EASy series receive FAA steep approach approval (May 2012): up to 6 degrees, London City, Lugano, Sion
- Guardian Jet: Dassault Falcon 900LX brochure, performance, market, operating costs (Oct 2026): 7 for sale, asks $19,000,000 to $39,995,000, model years 2012 to 2025
- FAA: Type Certificate Data Sheet A46EU, Mystere-Falcon 50, Mystere-Falcon 900, Falcon 900EX, Revision 13 (Feb 2006): Mystere-Falcon 900 approved 21 March 1986, Falcon 900EX 19 July 1996, 900EX EASy 14 November 2003, 900DX 3 November 2005
- Dassault Falcon: Falcon 900LX specifications (Oct 2026): cabin volume 1,264 cu ft
- Solairus Aviation: Falcon 900LX N900YG charter sheet with floor plan (Sep 2023): seats 12, sleeps 5
- Wikipedia: Dassault Falcon 900
- AIN: Falcon 900LX certified (Jul 2010): 4,750 nm, 250 nm more than the 900EX, Aviation Partners blended winglets
- Dassault Falcon: Falcon 2000LXS specifications (Oct 2026): 4,000 nm, cabin 26.18 ft, 1,024 cu ft, takeoff 4,675 ft
- PR Newswire: Dassault set to deliver 500th Falcon 900 (Oct 2012)
- Jetcraft: Dassault Falcon 900LX S/N 274 specification with floor plan (Nov 2022): 14 passengers
- EASA: Type Certificate Data Sheet EASA.A.062, MF50/MF900/Falcon 900EX, Issue 10 (Sep 2026): the F900LX is a commercial designation for F900EX EASy aircraft with modifications M5281 (winglets) and M5535 (slats); EASA certification 7 July 2010
- Jetcraft: Dassault Falcon 900LX overview, 2010 to present (Oct 2017): long-range cruise 431 kts
- Guardian Jet: 2009 Falcon 900EX EASy N229DK S/N 229 specifications: in-flight accessible baggage compartment
- Dassault Aviation: Falcon 900LX S/N 263 (TC-LYL) technical specifications (Mar 2026): 14 seats, two berthing divans, forward and aft lavatories, SwiftBroadband Wi-Fi
- Guardian Jet: 2013 Falcon 900LX N40LB S/N 272 specifications (Jan 2024): 14 passengers, Gogo Avance L5
- Jetcraft: 2010 Dassault Falcon 900LX S/N 246 specification (Jan 2020): 12 passengers, no crew rest, jump seat
- AIN: Falcon 900 accident inquiry reveals non-certified PIC (Jun 2023), on the NTSB final report
- AIN: Dassault celebrates 30th anniversary of Falcon 900 first flight (Sep 2014): first flight 21 September 1984
- BEA: Report of the Civil Aviation Inspectorate of Romania on the accident of the Falcon 900B registered SX-ECH (14 Sep 1999)
- AviNews: Dassault Falcon 900LX appears to near end of production as deliveries slow and listing disappears (Sep 2026)
- GlobalAir: Falcon 900LX specifications and operating cost (Oct 2026): total hourly cost $7,348, annual budget $2,829,020
- BEA: Accident to the Falcon 900EX registered N823RC on 13/02/2021 at San Diego (NTSB investigation, BEA2021-0061)
- CRAFT: Dassault Falcon 900LX ownership and operating costs (Dec 2024): deliveries began in 2010, list price about $44 million
- AviNews: Challenger 650 outperforms Falcon 900LX on economics as 2026 marks F900LX's final delivery year (Sep 2026)
- GlobalAir: Falcon 900EX aircraft for sale (Oct 2026): 1998 Falcon 900EX S/N 24, N298RD, asking $8,950,000
- GlobalAir: G650 vs G550 (Sep 2026)
- Aviation Safety Network: Gulfstream G550 occurrences
- ICAO Carbon Emissions Calculator methodology: 3.16 kg of CO2 per kg of jet fuel
- AIN: EASA approves 100 ft decision height for EVS-equipped Gulfstreams (2008)
- CRAFT: Gulfstream G550 ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026)
- GlobalAir G550 operating cost
- Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department: Serious Incident Report 1/2017, B-8256
- DC Aviation: Gulfstream G550 charter aircraft
- Wikipedia: Gulfstream G550
- Business Jet Traveler: G550
- Flightglobal: G550
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Gulfstream G550 S/N 5354 (2012)
- Gulfstream: 550th G550 delivered (2017)
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Gulfstream G550 S/N 5121 (2007)
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Gulfstream G550 S/N 5446 (2014)
- Magellan Jets G550
- AIN: G550 production ends (2021)
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