Private jet travel has significantly increased in the last few years. More and more independent owners, corporations, and private jet charter companies are ordering new aircraft for their use. While the capital cost of the jet is only the initial financial damage owners bear, it is indeed the largest sum that needs to be spared or loaned to acquire a brand-new jet. This article explores the most expensive private jets, excluding the ones produced by Airbus and Boeing as variants of their commercial jetliners.
Cessna Citation Longitude
Price: $28 million
- Capacity: 8-12
- Length: 73 ft 2 in (22.30 m)
- Wingspan: 68 ft 11 in (21.01 m)
- Height: 19 ft 5 in (5.92 m)
- Max takeoff weight: 39,500 lb (17,917 kg)
- Cruise speed: 483 knots (556 mph, 895 km/h)
- Range: 3,500 NM (4,028 mi, 6,482 km)
- Service ceiling: 45,000 ft (13,716 m)
Photo: Textron Aviation
The Cessna Citation Longitude is a twin-engine business jet designed and produced by Cessna, a Textron Aviation company. It is the largest in Cessna‘s business jet line-up, with a capacity of up to 12 passengers. Two Honeywell HTF7000 turbofan engines power the aircraft, each generating up to 7,665 lbs (34 kN) of thrust at takeoff.
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Gulfstream G500
Price: $45 million
- Capacity: 19
- Length: 91 ft 2 in (27.8 m)
- Wingspan: 86 ft 4 in (26.31 m)
- Height: 25 ft 6 in (7.77 m)
- Max takeoff weight: 79,600 lb (36,100 kg)
- Cruise speed: Mach 0.85 – Mach 0.90 (488–516 kn; 903–956 km/h; 561–594 mph)
- Range: 5,300 NM (9,816 km; 6,099 mi)
- Service ceiling: 51,000 ft (15,545 m)
Photo: Gulfstream Aerospace
The Gulfstream G500 is a twin-engine business jet designed and developed by Gulfstream Aerospace. The aircraft has a capacity of up to 19 passengers. Two Pratt & Whitney PW800 turbofan engines power the aircraft, each generating up to 15,150 lbf (67 kN) of thrust at takeoff.
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Gulfstream G600
Price: $58 million
- Capacity: 19
- Length: 96 ft 1 in (29.29 m)
- Wingspan: 94 ft 2 in (28.70 m)
- Height: 25 ft 3 in (7.7 m)
- Max takeoff weight: 94,600 lb (42,900 kg)
- Cruise speed: Mach 0.85 – Mach 0.90 (488–516 kn; 903–956 km/h; 561–594 mph)
- Range: 6,600 NM (12,223 km; 7,595 mi)
- Service ceiling: 51,000 ft (15,545 m)
The Gulfstream G600 is a twin-engine business jet designed and developed by Gulfstream Aerospace. The aircraft has a capacity of up to 19 passengers. Two Pratt & Whitney PW800 turbofan engines power the aircraft, each generating up to 15,700 lbf (70 kN) of thrust at takeoff.
Photo: Gulfstream
Dassault Falcon 8X
Price: $63 million
- Capacity: 12-16
- Length: 13 m (42.67 ft)
- Wingspan: 26.29 m (86.25 ft)
- Height: 7.94 m (26.1 ft)
- Max takeoff weight: 33,113 kg (73,000 lb)
- Cruise speed: Mach 0.8 (459 kn; 850 km/h; 528 mph)
- Range: 6,450 nautical miles (11,945 km; 7,423 mi)
- Service ceiling: 51,000 ft (15,545 m)
Photo: VanderWolf Images | Shutterstock
The Dassault Falcon 8X is a large three-engine business jet designed and produced by French-based Dassault Aviation. First delivered in October 2016, the Falcon 8X can accommodate 12 to 16 passengers. Three Pratt & Whitney PW300 turbofan engines power the aircraft, each generating up to 6,750 lbf (30 kN) of thrust at takeoff.
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Gulfstream G650ER
Price: $70.5 million
- Capacity: 19
- Length: 99 ft 9 in (30.40 m)
- Wingspan: 99 ft 7 in (30.35 m)
- Height: 25 ft 8 in (7.8 m)
- Max takeoff weight: 103,600 lb (47,000 kg)
- Cruise speed: Mach 0.85 – Mach 0.90 (488–516 kn; 903–956 km/h; 561–594 mph)
- Range: 7,500 NM (13,900 km; 8,600 mi)
- Service ceiling: 51,000 ft (15,545 m)
The Gulfstream G650ER is an extended-range version of the Gulfstream G650 with an additional 500 miles of range. The aircraft can carry up to 19 passengers and has a nonstop range of 7,500 nautical miles. Two Rolls-Royce BR725 turbofan engines power the aircraft, each generating up to 16,900 lbs (75 kN) of thrust at takeoff.
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Gulfstream G800
Price: $72.5 million
- Capacity: 19
- Length: 99 ft 9 in (30.40 m)
- Wingspan: 103 ft (31 m)
- Height: 25 ft 6 in (7.7 m)
- Max takeoff weight: 105,600 lb (47,900 kg)
- Cruise speed: Mach 0.85 – Mach 0.90 (488–516 kn; 903–956 km/h; 561–594 mph)
- Range: 8,000 nmi (15,000 km)
- Service ceiling: 51,000 ft (15,545 m)
Photo: Gulfstream Aerospace
Announced in October 2021, the Gulfstream G800 is slated to replace the G650 business jet. The spacious cabin can accommodate up to 10 people in sleep configuration and up to 19 in seating. The aircraft will have a generous range of 8,000 nautical miles. Two Rolls Royce Pearl 700 turbofan engines, same as those on the G700 power the aircraft.
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Bombardier Global 7500
Price: $75 million
- Capacity: 19
- Length: 111 ft (34 m)
- Wingspan: 104 ft (32 m)
- Height: 27 ft (8.2 m)
- Max takeoff weight: 114,850 lb (52,100 kg)
- Cruise speed: Mach 0.85 – Mach 0.90 (488–516 kn; 903–956 km/h; 561–594 mph)
- Range: 7,700 NM (14,300 km)
- Service ceiling: 51,000 ft (15,545 m)
Photo: Bombardier
The Bombardier Global 7500 is a clean sheet design and the first purpose-built aircraft with four cabin areas. The modern transonic wing allows the aircraft to be highly fuel-efficient, offering a range of 7,700 nautical miles. Two General Electric Passport turbofan engines power the aircraft, each producing 18,920 lbf of takeoff thrust.
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Gulfstream G700
Price: $75 million
- Capacity: 19
- Length: 109 ft 10 in (33.48 m)
- Wingspan: 103 ft (31 m)
- Height: 25 ft 5 in (7.75 m)
- Max takeoff weight: 107,600 lb (48,800 kg)
- Cruise speed: Mach 0.85 – Mach 0.90 (488–516 kn; 903–956 km/h; 561–594 mph)
- Range: 7,750 NM (14,350 km; 8,920 mi)
- Service ceiling: 51,000 ft (15,545 m)
Photo: Gulfstream
Announced in October 2019, the Gulfstream G700 is a large business jet with capacity of up to 19 passengers and a range of 7,750 nautical miles, sufficient to travel nonstop between New York and Dubai. This stretched cabin variant is powered by two Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 turbofan engines, each generating up to 18,250 lbf (81 kN) of thrust at takeoff.
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Dassault Falcon 10X
Price: $75 million
- Capacity: 19
- Length: 33.4 m (110 ft)
- Wingspan: 33.6 m (110 ft)
- Height: 8.4 m (28 ft)
- Max takeoff weight: 52,163 kg (115,000 lb)
- Cruise speed: Mach 0.85 – Mach 0.925 (488–531 kn; 903–983 km/h)
- Range: 7,500 NM (13,900 km)
- Service ceiling: 51,000 ft (15,545 m)
Photo: Dassault
The Dassault Falcon 10X is a large twin-engine business jet under development by Dassault Aviation. With a capacity of up to 19 passengers, the aircraft will have a maximum speed of Mach 0.925. Two Rolls-Royce Pearl 10X turbofan engines power the aircraft, each generating up to 18,000 lbf (80 kN) of thrust at takeoff.
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Bombardier Global 8000
Price: $78 million
- Capacity: 19
- Length: 111 ft (34 m)
- Wingspan: 104 ft (32 m)
- Height: 27 ft (8.2 m)
- Cruise speed: Mach 0.85 – Mach 0.90 (488–516 kn; 903–956 km/h; 561–594 mph)
- Range: 8,000 NM (15,000 km)
- Service ceiling: 51,000 ft (15,545 m)
Photo: Bombardier
Announced during the 2022 European Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition, the Global 8000 will have the same cabin as the Global 7500 but a range of 8,000 nautical miles. Two General Electric Passport turbofan engines power the aircraft, each producing 18,920 lbf of takeoff thrust. At a maximum speed of Mach 0.94, the type will become the fastest business jet and the fastest civilian aircraft since Concorde. The Global 8000 is scheduled to enter service later this year.
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