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Dassault Falcon 8X vs Gulfstream GV
The Falcon 8X has the higher maximum operating Mach. The GV has the longer published maximum range. They are level on passengers (max), cabin height, hourly rate (category). Both are ultra-long-range jets, so the category hourly rate is the same; the difference on a given trip comes from range, seats and the cabin.
| Criterion | Falcon 8X | GV |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Ultra-long-range jets | Ultra-long-range jets |
| Production status | In production | Out of production, in service |
| Passengers (max) | 16 | 16 |
| Range | 11,945 km (6,450 nm) | 12,038 km (6,500 nm)★ Best |
| Max Mach (MMo) | M 0.9★ Best | M 0.885 |
| Cabin length | 13.00 m | 15.27 m |
| Cabin width | 2.34 m | 2.24 m |
| Cabin height | 1.88 m | 1.88 m |
| Baggage volume | 4.00 m³ | not published |
| Takeoff distance | 1,792 msea level, ISA, max takeoff weight | not published |
| Landing distance | 677 munfactored · sea level, ISA, typical landing weight | not published |
| Engines | 3 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW307D | not published |
| Hourly rate (category) | $10,000–$14,000€8,933–€12,506CHF 8,334–CHF 11,668 | $10,000–$14,000€8,933–€12,506CHF 8,334–CHF 11,668 |
Category rate (Ultra-long-range jet), not a model rate · Paramount Business Jets, 07 Aug 2026 · ECB 14 Oct 2026: 1 EUR = 1.1195 USD · 0.933 CHF
Best values are marked ★ as well as shaded. Specifications as of 10 Sep 2026 · units km (nm), metres.
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The GV: 12,038 km (6,500 nm) against 11,945 km (6,450 nm) (manufacturer published maximum, Range = manufacturer maximum, typical passengers and NBAA IFR reserves as published). Whether either flies a given leg non-stop depends on payload, wind and reserves — use the route check on the compare tool for your city pair.
Both are ultra-long-range jets, and we publish one category rate for that class: $10,000–$14,000 per hour (€8,933–€12,506), sourced from Paramount Business Jets on 07 Aug 2026. It is a category rate, not a model rate; a firm price comes with the quote.
16 and 16 respectively in the manufacturer's maximum-density configuration. Most operators' cabins seat fewer; the exact layout of the aircraft we quote is confirmed with the offer.
Sources
- Manufacturer published specifications (aircraft database, generated May 2026) — 31 May 2026
- Dassault Aviation — Falcon specifications table — 10 Sep 2026
- Manufacturer published specifications (aircraft database, generated May 2026) — 31 May 2026
- Paramount Business Jets — published charter rates — 07 Aug 2026 · hourly category rates
- European Central Bank daily reference rate for 2026-10-14, fetched 2026-10-14 18:25 UTC — 14 Oct 2026 · 1 EUR = 1.1195 USD · 0.933 CHF
Data as of 10 Sep 2026
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