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Falcon 900B

Falcon 900B
Starting List Price

$26.0M

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Falcon 6X

Falcon 6X
Starting List Price

$52.0M

Technical Specification Matrix

Preferred Metric
speed

Performance Metrics

ParameterFalcon 900BFalcon 6X
Max Range (NBAA IFR)4,000 nm
5,500 nmWinner
Max Cruise SpeedMach 0.87
Mach 0.9Winner (Speed)
Takeoff Distance (SL, ISA, MTOW)5,235 ftShort Field
5,480 ft
Max Operating Altitude51,000 ft51,000 ft
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Cabin Environment

Max Certified Seating14 pax16 pax
Cabin Width7.7 ft
8.5 ftWider
Cabin Altitude @ FL4108,000 ft
3,900 ftLower Altitude

Expert Insights

Range & Capability

The Falcon 900B excels in sheer capability with a 4000nm range, making it preferred for extreme ultra-long-haul city pairs, whereas the Falcon 6X counters with 5500nm.

Cabin Architecture

While the Falcon 900B focuses on its 3-zone configuration (7.7ft wide), the Falcon 6X provides 8.5ft of width, offering a distinctly different volumetric feel for passengers.

Technological Edge

The Dassault Falcon 900B remains a meaningful Falcon model for operators, buyers, and aviation resea... Both platforms represent the pinnacle of modern fly-by-wire avionics and systems redundancy in the long range class.

Operating Economics (Est.)

Variable Costs Per Hour

Falcon 900B$3,644/hr
Falcon 6X$4,335/hr

Economic Note

Estimates based on 450 hours annual utilization. The Falcon 900B shows higher fuel efficiency resulting in lower direct variable costs per hour, while both airframes require similar fixed overheads for crew and hangarage.