Gulfstream GIII vs Dassault Falcon 50

The Gulfstream III and Dassault Falcon 50 are 1980s long-range business jets with very different designs — the GIII is the large-cabin twin-engine heavy; the Falcon 50 is the slim tri-jet with three engines for overwater redundancy and efficient long-range cruise.

Live Market Snapshot

Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily

Gulfstream GIII
For sale now
4
Listed on 2+ marketplaces
1
Source marketplaces
3
Model years available
1980–1986
Dassault Falcon 50
For sale now
31
Listed on 2+ marketplaces
18
Source marketplaces
6
Model years available
1967–2003

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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)Gulfstream GIIIDassault Falcon 50
All events—1
Serious—0
Fatal—1
Fatalities—2
% Fatal—100%
View full Gulfstream GIII NTSB record →View full Dassault Falcon 50 NTSB record →

Full Specs Comparison

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Spec / Model Gulfstream GIII Dassault Falcon 50
Gulfstream GIII
View 4 listings →
Median $375,000
 Dassault Falcon 50
View 31 listings →
Median $4,850,000
Price Range $195,000 – $1,027,500 $3,142,500 – $4,971,250
Category Large Cabin Jet Super-Midsize Jet
Model Specifications
Seats — 10
Cruise Speed — 452 kts (837 km/h)
Range — 3,450 nm (6,389 km)
Service Ceiling — 49,000 ft (14,935 m)
Max Gross Weight — 40,780 lbs (18,498 kg)
Useful Load — 10,700 lbs (4,854 kg)
Fuel Capacity — 2,090.0 gal (7911 L)
Fuel Burn — 290.0 GPH (1098 L/h)
TBO — 5,000 hrs
Overhaul Cost — $500,000
Annual Fixed — $500,000
Hourly Variable — $3,500
Engines — 3 x Turbofan

Cost of Ownership

Estimate

Gulfstream GIII

Dassault Falcon 50

Fuel$1,595/hr
Variable$3,500/hr
Annual Fixed$500,000/yr
Total (200 hrs/yr) $1,200,000/yr

Which Should You Buy: Gulfstream GIII or Dassault Falcon 50?

Bottom line: Choose the GIII for the larger stand-up cabin and the big-Gulfstream presence. Choose the Falcon 50 for tri-jet overwater redundancy, lower fuel burn and short-field access — when cabin size matters less than efficiency and engine-out reassurance.

Pick the GIII if…

  • Budget matters — from $195,000 vs $3,142,500, you save ~$2,947,500.

Pick the Falcon 50 if…

  • More inventory — 31 listings vs 4.

Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Gulfstream GIII or Dassault Falcon 50?
It depends on your mission and budget. The Falcon 50 cruises at 452 kts with 3,450 nm range. Review the specs table above to find which fits your flying profile.
How do prices compare?
Prices vary by year, hours, avionics, and condition. Always get a pre-buy inspection.
What's the difference between Gulfstream GIII and Dassault Falcon 50?
Which is cheaper to operate per hour?
Falcon 50: about $3500/hr variable cost. Variable cost includes fuel, reserves and overhaul accruals. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, annual inspection) add to the total.
Which has more seats and useful load?
Falcon 50: 10 seats / 10,700 lb useful load. Useful load = max gross weight minus empty weight; it determines how much fuel plus payload you can carry.
How does maintenance compare — TBO and overhaul cost?
Falcon 50: 5,000-hour TBO, overhaul ~$500,000. Reaching the time-between-overhaul (TBO) triggers a mandatory engine/airframe rebuild that affects resale value.
Disclaimer: All prices and cost estimates are from third-party sources for informational purposes only. Always obtain professional appraisal and inspection before purchase.
Prices updated daily · Data: FAA Registry, NTSB · About our data