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Falcon 7X

Falcon 7X
Starting List Price

$54.0M

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Global Express

Global Express
Starting List Price

$46.0M

Technical Specification Matrix

Preferred Metric
speed

Performance Metrics

ParameterFalcon 7XGlobal Express
Max Range (NBAA IFR)5,950 nm
6,000 nmWinner
Max Cruise SpeedMach 0.9Winner (Speed)
Mach 0.89
Takeoff Distance (SL, ISA, MTOW)5,710 ftShort Field
6,190 ft
Max Operating Altitude51,000 ft51,000 ft
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Cabin Environment

Max Certified Seating16 pax16 pax
Cabin Width7.7 ft
8.2 ftWider
Cabin Altitude @ FL4106,000 ft
5,700 ftLower Altitude

Expert Insights

Range & Capability

The Falcon 7X excels in sheer capability with a 5950nm range, making it preferred for extreme ultra-long-haul city pairs, whereas the Global Express counters with 6000nm.

Cabin Architecture

While the Falcon 7X focuses on its 3-zone configuration (7.7ft wide), the Global Express provides 8.2ft of width, offering a distinctly different volumetric feel for passengers.

Technological Edge

The Dassault Falcon 7X remains a meaningful Falcon model for operators, buyers, and aviation researc... Both platforms represent the pinnacle of modern fly-by-wire avionics and systems redundancy in the ultra long range class.

Operating Economics (Est.)

Variable Costs Per Hour

Falcon 7X$5,937/hr
Global Express$5,842/hr

Economic Note

Estimates based on 450 hours annual utilization. The Global Express shows higher fuel efficiency resulting in lower direct variable costs per hour, while both airframes require similar fixed overheads for crew and hangarage.