Dassault Falcon 900 / 900EX / 900LX vs Gulfstream GV
The GV flies further: 6,500 nm against 4,750 nm for the Falcon 900. The GV has the bigger cabin: 1,669 cu ft against 1,264 cu ft for the Falcon 900. The GV is faster at high-speed cruise: 488 kts against 482 kts for the Falcon 900.
Falcon 900 or GV?
Which flies further, the Falcon 900 or the GV?
The GV flies further: 6,500 nm against 4,750 nm for the Falcon 900.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Falcon 900 or the GV?
The GV 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 GV?
The GV is faster at high-speed cruise: 488 kts against 482 kts for the Falcon 900.
Which seats more passengers?
They are level at up to 14.
Which costs more to buy, the Falcon 900 or the GV?
Pre-owned, the Falcon 900 sells for about $8.9 million to $40.0 million (October 2026) and the GV for about $7.3 million to $13 million (November 2026). New, they listed at $44 million (2025) and $43.2 million (2002).
Which is easier to charter in the US?
66 Falcon 900 and 54 GV 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 GV specifications
Verified figures, checked October 2026. Fleet counts from the FAA Part 135 list (2 September 2026).
| Specification | Falcon 900 Dassault | GV Gulfstream |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Range | 4,750 nm (8,797 km) | 6,500 nm (12,038 km) (best) |
| High-speed cruise | 482 kts | 488 kts (best) |
| Long-range cruise | 431 kts | 459 kts (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) | 6,100 ft |
| Landing distance | 2,415 ft (best) | 2,770 ft |
| Cabin | ||
| Typical charter seats | 12 to 14 | 12 to 14 |
| Maximum seats | 16 | 19 (best) |
| Beds (typical layout) | 5 | 5 |
| Cabin zones | 3 | 3 |
| Cabin length | 33 ft 2 in (10.11 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 | 1,264 cu ft | 1,669 cu ft (best) |
| Baggage | 127 cu ft, reachable in flight | 226 cu ft, reachable in flight (best) |
| Windows | 24 | Not published |
| Engines and weights | ||
| Engines | 3 × Honeywell TFE731-60 | 2 × Rolls-Royce Deutschland BR700-710A1-10 |
| Thrust per engine | 5,000 lbf | 14,750 lbf |
| Maximum take-off weight | 49,000 lb | 90,500 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 20,905 lb | 41,300 lb |
| Price and ownership | ||
| First delivered | 2010 | 1997 |
| In production | Yes | No |
| New price | $44M (2025) | $43.2M (2002) |
| Pre-owned price | $8.9M to $40.0M | $7.3M to $13M |
| Operating cost per hour | $7,348 | $9,895 |
| Charter fleet | ||
| On the US charter list | 66 aircraft (best) | 54 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
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 GV
- Seats
- 12 to 14 (max 19)
- Range
- 6,500 nm
- Cabin
- 1,669 cu ft
- In production
- No
- Charter fleet
- 54 in the US
US operators: Journey Aviation, Prime Jet, Talon Air
GV 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 GV?+
The GV flies further: 6,500 nm against 4,750 nm for the Falcon 900.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Falcon 900 or the GV?+
The GV 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 GV?+
The GV is faster at high-speed cruise: 488 kts against 482 kts for the Falcon 900.
Which seats more passengers?+
They are level at up to 14.
Which costs more to buy, the Falcon 900 or the GV?+
Pre-owned, the Falcon 900 sells for about $8.9 million to $40.0 million (October 2026) and the GV for about $7.3 million to $13 million (November 2026). New, they listed at $44 million (2025) and $43.2 million (2002).
Which is easier to charter in the US?+
66 Falcon 900 and 54 GV 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
- 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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