Summary
- Embraer Legacy 650: Up to 14 passengers, 3,900 NM range, $26.5M, MTOW 53,572lb
- Dassault Falcon 6X: Up to 16 passengers, 5,500 NM range, $53M, MTOW 77,459 lb
- Gulfstream G550: Up to 19 passengers, 6,750 NM range, $62M, MTOW 91,000 lb
When it comes to private jet travel, customers wish for comfortable, reliable, and long-range aircraft. From business executives to leisure travelers, private jets provide the ultimate flexibility and luxury. Large and heavy jets can accommodate more passengers and fly longer distances.
Simple Flying compiles a list of some of the heaviest business jets that can fly long distances, as highlighted in Robb Report.
5 Embraer Legacy 650
Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW): 53,572 lb (24,300 kg)
| Seating capacity | Up to 14 passengers |
| Operating range | 3,900 NM (7,200 km) |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.8 (459 knots, 850 km/h) |
| List Price | $26.5 million |
The Embraer Legacy 650 is a medium-range business jet derivative of the Embraer ERJ family of commercial aircraft. The original version, Legacy 600, was introduced on the market in February 2002. The Legacy 650 was announced in 2009 during the NBAA convention. The aircraft has a lowered cabin with an increased headspace for passenger comfort. The aircraft can accommodate up to 14 passengers and has an MTOW of 53,572 Ib (24,300 kg).
Photo: Embraer
The aircraft is powered by two rear-mounted Rolls-Royce AE3007A2 turbofan engines, each capable of producing 9,020 If (40.2 kN) takeoff thrust. The aircraft can fly to a range of 3,900 NM (7,200 km), easily covering flights between New York and London. With a service ceiling of 41,000 ft (12,000 m), the aircraft has a maximum speed of 0.8 Mach (459 knots, 850 km/h).
4 Dassault Falcon 6X
Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW): 77,459 lb (35,135 kg)
| Seating capacity | Up to 16 passengers |
| Operating range | 5,500 NM (10,200 km) |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.9 (516 knots, 956 km/h) |
| List Price | $53 million |
The Dassault Falcon 6X is a long-range business jet designed and developed by French manufacturer Dassault Aviation. Developed from the Falcon 5X, the latest variant performed its first flight in March 2021 and entered service in November 2023. The aircraft can accommodate up to 16 passengers and has an MTOW of 77,459 lb (35,135 kg).
Photo: Dassault Aviation
The aircraft is powered by two rear-mounted Pratt & Whitney Canada PW812D turbofan engines, each capable of producing 13,450 lbf (59.9 KN) takeoff thrust. The aircraft can fly to a range of 5,500 NM (10,200 km), making flights between Los Angeles and Paris possible for elite travelers. With a service ceiling of 51,000 ft (15,545 m), the aircraft has a maximum speed of 0.9 Mach (516 knots, 956 km/h).
3 Gulfstream G550
Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW): 91,000 lb (41,277 kg)
| Seating capacity | Up to 19 passengers |
| Operating range | 6,750 NM (12,500 km) |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.89 (513 knots, 950 km/h) |
| List Price | $62 million |
The Gulfstream G550 is a long-range corporate jet designed and developed by General Dynamics Gulfstream Aerospace. The aircraft performed its first flight in July 2002 and entered service in May 2004. The aircraft can accommodate up to 19 passengers and has an MTOW of 91,000 lb (41,277 kg).
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The aircraft is powered by two rear-mounted Rolls-Royce BR710 turbofan engines, each capable of producing 15,385 lb (68.4 kN) takeoff thrust. The aircraft can fly to a range of 6,750 NM (12,500 km), comfortably covering flights between New York and Dubai. With a service ceiling of 51,000 ft (15,545 m), the aircraft has a maximum speed of 0.89 Mach (513 knots, 950 km/h).
2 Gulfstream G700
Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW): 105,600 lb (47,900 kg)
| Seating capacity | Up to 19 passengers |
| Operating range | 7,750 NM (14,350 km) |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.935 (536 knots, 993 km/h) |
| List Price | $75 million |
The Gulfstream G700 is a long-range business jet designed and developed by Gulfstream Aerospace. The aircraft was launched during the NBAA convention in October 2019. The aircraft has exceeded expectations during multiple ground and flight tests and is on track to enter service this year. The aircraft can accommodate between 11 and 19 passengers and has an MTOW of 105,600 lb (47,900 kg).
Photo: Gulfstream
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The aircraft is powered by two rear-mounted Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 turbofan engines, each capable of producing 18.250 Ibf. (81.2 K takeoff thrust. The aircraft can fly to a range of 7,750 NM (14,350 km), connecting New York and Hong Kong with a nonstop flight. The aircraft has a maximum speed of 0.93 Mach (536 knots, 993 km/h) and can achieve altitudes as high as 51,000 ft (15,545 m).
1 Bombardier Global 7500
Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW): 114,850 lb (52,095 kg)
| Seating capacity | Up to 19 passengers |
| Operating range | 7,700 NM (14,260 km) |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.925 (530 knots, 982 km/h) |
| List Price | $81 million |
The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra-long-range business jet designed and manufactured by Bombardier Aerospace of Canada. The aircraft performed its first flight in November 2016 and entered service two years later, in December 2018. The longest-range aircraft in service by Bombardier, the Global 7500, can accommodate up to 19 passengers and has an MTOW of 114,850 lb (52.095 kg).
Photo: Bombardier
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The aircraft is powered by two General Electric Passport engines, each capable of producing 18,920 Ibf (84.2 kN) takeoff thrust. The aircraft can fly to a range of 7,700 NM (14,260 km), fairly similar in range to the Gulfstream G700. The aircraft has a maximum speed of 0.925 Mach (531 knots, 982 km/h) and can achieve altitudes of 51,000 ft (15,545 m).
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