Falcon 50EX vs G150
The Falcon 50EX leads, topping 4 of 7 compared metrics.
Cross-shopping the Dassault Aviation Falcon 50EX (introduced 1996) against the Gulfstream Aerospace G150 (introduced 2006) is a common decision, and the two sit closer on paper than the badges suggest. Both are business jets, which makes them natural cross-shopping rivals. The clearest separation between them is cabin capacity, where the Falcon 50EX carries more passengers. undefined
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Falcon 50EX vs G150: the key differences
- The Falcon 50EX delivers 9% more range (Falcon 50EX: 3,225 nm; G150: 2,950 nm).
- The Falcon 50EX and G150 are evenly matched on cruise speed, both at 459 kt.
- The Falcon 50EX delivers 13% more passenger capacity (Falcon 50EX: 9 seats; G150: 8 seats).
- The G150 is the newer design (introduced 2006 versus 1996 for the Falcon 50EX), a gap of 10 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The Falcon 50EX is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (40,780 lbs versus 26,100 lbs), which typically buys more cabin and payload at the cost of higher trip economics.
- The two differ in powerplant layout: the Falcon 50EX runs 3 engines against 2 on the G150 — a factor in redundancy, maintenance scope and operating cost.
Which mission suits which aircraft
Both aircraft are built for transcontinental missions, so outright range rarely separates them — the call leans on cabin (the Falcon 50EX seats more), trip economics and what is actually available on the market. Match the airframe to how you fly most weeks, not to the headline range figure.
Which should you choose?
On published specifications the Falcon 50EX leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The G150 can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
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Falcon 50EX vs G150: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the Falcon 50EX or the G150?
The Falcon 50EX has the longer published range — 3,225 nm versus 2,950 nm for the G150.
Does the Falcon 50EX or G150 seat more passengers?
The Falcon 50EX carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 9 seats, compared with 8 on the G150.
Which is newer, the Falcon 50EX or the G150?
The G150 is the newer design, introduced in 2006 versus 1996 for the Falcon 50EX.
Is the Falcon 50EX or the G150 the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the Falcon 50EX is the larger aircraft — 40,780 lbs versus 26,100 lbs for the G150.
Should I buy the Falcon 50EX or the G150?
On published specifications the Falcon 50EX leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The G150 can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
Still weighing up the Falcon 50EX vs G150?
Specs only take you so far. Our advisors give an independent recommendation based on your mission, budget and how you actually fly — and represent your side through to purchase.