Falcon 900LX vs G500
The G500 leads, topping 5 of 7 compared metrics.
Cross-shopping the Dassault Aviation Falcon 900LX (introduced 2010) against the Gulfstream Aerospace G500 (introduced 2018) 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 G500 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 G500: the key differences
- The G500 delivers 9% more range (Falcon 900LX: 4,750 nm; G500: 5,200 nm).
- The G500 delivers 6% more cruise speed (Falcon 900LX: 459 kt; G500: 488 kt).
- The G500 delivers 36% more passenger capacity (Falcon 900LX: 14 seats; G500: 19 seats).
- The G500 is the newer design (introduced 2018 versus 2010 for the Falcon 900LX), a gap of 8 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 49,000 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 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?
On published specifications the G500 leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The Falcon 900LX 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.
Falcon 900LX vs G500: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the Falcon 900LX or the G500?
The G500 has the longer published range — 5,200 nm versus 4,750 nm for the Falcon 900LX.
Does the Falcon 900LX or G500 seat more passengers?
The G500 carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 19 seats, compared with 14 on the Falcon 900LX.
Which is faster, the Falcon 900LX or the G500?
The G500 cruises faster, at 488 kt versus 459 kt for the Falcon 900LX.
Which is newer, the Falcon 900LX or the G500?
The G500 is the newer design, introduced in 2018 versus 2010 for the Falcon 900LX.
Is the Falcon 900LX or the G500 the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the G500 is the larger aircraft — 91,400 lbs versus 49,000 lbs for the Falcon 900LX.
Should I buy the Falcon 900LX or the G500?
On published specifications the G500 leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The Falcon 900LX 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 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.