Falcon 7X vs G500
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The Dassault Aviation Falcon 7X (introduced 2007) and the Gulfstream Aerospace G500 (introduced 2018) are two aircraft buyers regularly weigh against each other. Both are business jets, which makes them natural cross-shopping rivals. The clearest separation between them is cabin capacity, where the G500 carries more passengers. undefined
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Falcon 7X vs G500: the key differences
- The Falcon 7X delivers 14% more range (Falcon 7X: 5,950 nm; G500: 5,200 nm).
- The Falcon 7X and G500 are evenly matched on cruise speed, both at 488 kt.
- The G500 delivers 19% more passenger capacity (Falcon 7X: 16 seats; G500: 19 seats).
- The G500 is the newer design (introduced 2018 versus 2007 for the Falcon 7X), a gap of 11 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The G500 is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (91,400 lbs versus 70,000 lbs), which typically buys more cabin and payload at the cost of higher trip economics.
- The two differ in powerplant layout: the Falcon 7X runs 3 engines against 2 on the G500 — a factor in redundancy, maintenance scope and operating cost.
Which mission suits which aircraft
Both aircraft are built for long-haul and transatlantic missions, so outright range rarely separates them — the call leans on cabin (the G500 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?
Choose the Falcon 7X when nonstop range is the deciding factor, and the G500 when cabin capacity and payload matter more; the Falcon 7X holds the cruise-speed edge. The right answer ultimately depends on acquisition cost, maintenance-program status, and what is actually available on the market — talk to our acquisition advisory team to pressure-test the choice against your missions and budget.
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Falcon 7X vs G500: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the Falcon 7X or the G500?
The Falcon 7X has the longer published range — 5,950 nm versus 5,200 nm for the G500.
Does the Falcon 7X or G500 seat more passengers?
The G500 carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 19 seats, compared with 16 on the Falcon 7X.
Which is newer, the Falcon 7X or the G500?
The G500 is the newer design, introduced in 2018 versus 2007 for the Falcon 7X.
Is the Falcon 7X or the G500 the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the G500 is the larger aircraft — 91,400 lbs versus 70,000 lbs for the Falcon 7X.
Should I buy the Falcon 7X or the G500?
Choose the Falcon 7X when nonstop range is the deciding factor, and the G500 when cabin capacity and payload matter more; the Falcon 7X holds the cruise-speed edge. The right answer ultimately depends on acquisition cost, maintenance-program status, and what is actually available on the market — talk to our acquisition advisory team to pressure-test the choice against your missions and budget.
Still weighing up the Falcon 7X vs G500?
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.