Compare · a heavy against a ultra-long at overlapping rates
Gulfstream G550 vs Falcon 8X
The Falcon 8X costs about $900 an hour more. Both work from the same fields, so the choice comes down to cabin and range.
| Class | Heavy · Ultra-long |
|---|---|
| Seats | 16 · 16 |
| Range | 6,750 · 6,450 nm |
| Hourly | $11,500 · $12,500 |
Specification against specification
Published figures. The better of the two on each measure is marked.
| Measure | Gulfstream G550 | Falcon 8X |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 16 | 16 |
| Range | 6,750 nm | 6,450 nm |
| Cruise | 488 kt | 488 kt |
| Cabin heightThe specification that most changes how a four-hour flight feels. | 6.2 ft | 6.2 ft |
| Cabin length | 43.9 ft | 42.7 ft |
| Runway neededShorter is better: it decides which fields are open to you. | 5,910 ft | 5,880 ft |
| WingspanSpan-limited fields refuse on this number alone. | 93.5 ft | 86.3 ft |
| Hourly rate | $11,500–14,000 | $12,400–15,100 |
On Teterboro to West Palm Beach — 902 nm, a route both can fly — the Gulfstream G550 prices at about $30,000 and the Falcon 8X at $32,500: a difference of $2,300 for the same trip. Estimates, not offers.
Which one for your trip
A specification comparison answers which aircraft is better. It cannot answer which is available on your date, near your departure field, at a price worth paying — and that is usually what decides it. Ask, and a broker checks both with contracted operators.
Both aircraft in full
- Gulfstream G550 specification, range and rate
- Falcon 8X specification, range and rate
Other comparisons
Reference
- The full fleet 25 aircraft
- All comparisons 62 pairs
- Why runway beats range