Falcon 900LX vs G280
The Falcon 900LX leads, topping 3 of 7 compared metrics.
Cross-shopping the Dassault Aviation Falcon 900LX (introduced 2010) against the Gulfstream Aerospace G280 (introduced 2012) 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 900LX carries more passengers. Below we compare them spec by spec, then break down which aircraft suits which mission.
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Falcon 900LX vs G280: the key differences
- The Falcon 900LX delivers 32% more range (Falcon 900LX: 4,750 nm; G280: 3,600 nm).
- The Falcon 900LX and G280 are evenly matched on cruise speed, both at 459 kt.
- The Falcon 900LX delivers 40% more passenger capacity (Falcon 900LX: 14 seats; G280: 10 seats).
- The G280 is the newer design (introduced 2012 versus 2010 for the Falcon 900LX), a gap of 2 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The Falcon 900LX is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (49,000 lbs versus 39,600 lbs), which typically buys more cabin and payload at the cost of higher trip economics.
- The two differ in powerplant layout: the Falcon 900LX runs 3 engines against 2 on the G280 — 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 Falcon 900LX 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 900LX leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The G280 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 900LX vs G280: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the Falcon 900LX or the G280?
The Falcon 900LX has the longer published range — 4,750 nm versus 3,600 nm for the G280.
Does the Falcon 900LX or G280 seat more passengers?
The Falcon 900LX carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 14 seats, compared with 10 on the G280.
Which is newer, the Falcon 900LX or the G280?
The G280 is the newer design, introduced in 2012 versus 2010 for the Falcon 900LX.
Is the Falcon 900LX or the G280 the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the Falcon 900LX is the larger aircraft — 49,000 lbs versus 39,600 lbs for the G280.
Should I buy the Falcon 900LX or the G280?
On published specifications the Falcon 900LX leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The G280 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 900LX vs G280?
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.