Dassault Falcon 900 vs Gulfstream G550
The Gulfstream V (~6,500 nm twin) and Falcon 900 (~4,500-4,750 nm tri-jet) are different range classes — the GV is intercontinental; the Falcon is large-cabin transatlantic with tri-jet redundancy.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 20
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 14
- Source marketplaces
- 4
- Model years available
- 1988–2013
- For sale now
- 56
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 24
- Source marketplaces
- 11
- Model years available
- 1997–2020
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Safety Record
Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.
| NTSB (1982–now) | Dassault Falcon 900 | Gulfstream G550 |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 2 | — |
| Serious | 1 | — |
| Fatal | 1 | — |
| Fatalities | 6 | — |
| % Fatal | 50% | — |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Dassault Falcon 900 | Gulfstream G550 |
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| Price Range | $5,175,750 – $20,862,500 | $11,105,000 – $33,695,000 |
| Category | — | Large Cabin Jet |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 14 | 18 |
| Cruise Speed | 459 kts (850 km/h) | 488 kts (904 km/h) |
| Range | 4,750 nm (8,797 km) | 6,750 nm (12,501 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 51,000 ft (15,545 m) | 51,000 ft (15,545 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | 49,000 lbs (22,226 kg) | 91,000 lbs (41,278 kg) |
| Useful Load | 14,000 lbs (6,350 kg) | 27,500 lbs (12,474 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 3,190.0 gal (12074 L) | 6,078.0 gal (23005 L) |
| Fuel Burn | 330.0 GPH (1249 L/h) | 380.0 GPH (1438 L/h) |
| TBO | 5,000 hrs | 7,000 hrs |
| Overhaul Cost | $1,100,000 | $1,300,000 |
| Annual Fixed | $700,000 | $900,000 |
| Hourly Variable | $4,500 | $5,500 |
| Engines | 3 x Turbofan | 2 x Turbofan |
Cost of Ownership
EstimateDassault Falcon 900
Gulfstream G550
Which Should You Buy: Dassault Falcon 900 or Gulfstream G550?
Bottom line: Choose the GV for intercontinental range and the iconic Gulfstream cabin. Choose the Falcon 900 for tri-jet redundancy, lower fuel burn and a transatlantic-mission focus at lower acquisition cost.
Pick the Falcon 900 if…
- Budget matters — from $5,175,750 vs $11,105,000, you save ~$5,929,250.
- Lower operating cost — ~$4500/hr vs $5500/hr.
Pick the G550 if…
- More seats — 18 vs 14.
- Faster cruise — 488 kts vs 459 kts.
- Longer range — 6750 nm vs 4750 nm.
- Newer design — production from 2003 vs 1986.
- More inventory — 52 listings vs 2.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.