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Aircraft category

Large-cabin jets

Large-cabin jets such as the Falcon 2000LXS, 6X, 7X and 900LX, Challenger 650 and Gulfstream G450 and G500 combine wide cabins with ranges of about 4,000 to 6,000 nm.

Performance comparison

Published figures side by side

ModelRangePassengersSpeedEngines
Dassault Falcon 2000LXS4,000 nm (Mach 0.80, 6 passengers)Not stated on the source pageMach 0.86 maximum2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW308C
Dassault Falcon 6X5,500 nm (Mach 0.80, 8 passengers)Not stated on the source pageMach 0.90 maximum2 × Pratt & Whitney PW812D
Dassault Falcon 7X5,950 nm maximumUp to 19 (interiors typically 8–19)497 kt maximum3 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW307A
Dassault Falcon 900LXAbout 4,750 nmUp to 14Not stated in the source3 × Honeywell TFE731-60
Bombardier Challenger 6504,000 nmUp to 12Mach 0.85 maximum2 × GE CF34-3B
Gulfstream G4504,350 nm maximumUp to 14 (some layouts 16)Not stated consistently in the source2 × Rolls-Royce Tay 611-8C
Gulfstream G5005,300 nm (long-range cruise, 8 passengers)Up to 19Mach 0.925 maximum2 × Pratt & Whitney PW814GA

Figures from each model’s cited sources. Conditions differ between sources, so use them as a guide and compare like for like on the model pages.

Cabin & passenger experience

On board

Wide cabins, around 7 ft 4 in to 8 ft 6 in, with separate zones for dining, working and resting.

Falcon 2000LXS26 ft 2 in L × 6 ft 2 in H × 7 ft 8 in W
Falcon 6X40 ft 4 in L × 6 ft 6 in H × 8 ft 6 in W
Falcon 7X39 ft 1 in L × 6 ft 2 in H × 7 ft 8 in W
Falcon 900LXNot stated in the source
Challenger 65025 ft 7 in L × 6 ft H × 7 ft 11 in W
G45040 ft 4 in L × 6 ft 2 in H × 7 ft 4 in W
G50041 ft 6 in L × 6 ft 2 in H × 7 ft 7 in W
Range & mission suitability

Where it takes you

Intercontinental trips with a stop, or long non-stop flights for the longer-range models, with room for 10 to 14 passengers in comfort.

What matters when choosing

  • Cabin cross-section and layout versus pure range.
  • Out-of-production types (G450, Falcon 7X, 900LX) versus current models.
  • Maintenance planning, as large-cabin inspections are major events.
Ownership & operating costs

What drives the cost

  • Fuel and maintenance per flight hour, including three-engine Falcons
  • Two pilots and cabin crew
  • Heavy inspections and cabin refurbishment
  • Hangar, insurance, training and management fees

No cost figures are published here. EDAERO prepares aircraft-specific estimates on request, marked as estimates with the assumptions shown.

Acquisition, sales, financing & leasing

Transaction support

Aircraft management & crew

After the transaction

EDAERO’s core business is crew: type-rated pilots, cabin crew and engineers for permanent, freelance and urgent needs.

Questions

Frequently asked

Large-cabin or long-range?

Large-cabin jets offer space at lower cost; long-range jets add non-stop intercontinental range. Your longest regular route decides.

Are three-engine jets more expensive to own?

Three engines mean three engine programmes and more maintenance items. EDAERO includes these in the ownership assessment.

Does EDAERO provide VIP cabin crew?

Yes, VIP cabin crew is a core EDAERO service.

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