Dassault Falcon 50 vs Gulfstream GIII
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
- For sale now
- 31
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 18
- Source marketplaces
- 6
- Model years available
- 1967–2003
- For sale now
- 4
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 1
- Source marketplaces
- 3
- Model years available
- 1980–1986
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
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) | Dassault Falcon 50 | Gulfstream GIII |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 1 | — |
| Serious | 0 | — |
| Fatal | 1 | — |
| Fatalities | 2 | — |
| % Fatal | 100% | — |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Dassault Falcon 50 | Gulfstream GIII |
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| Price Range | $3,142,500 – $4,971,250 | $195,000 – $1,027,500 |
| Category | Super-Midsize Jet | Large Cabin 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
EstimateDassault Falcon 50
Gulfstream GIII
Which Should You Buy: Dassault Falcon 50 or Gulfstream GIII?
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 Falcon 50 if…
- More inventory — 31 listings vs 4.
Pick the GIII if…
- Budget matters — from $195,000 vs $3,142,500, you save ~$2,947,500.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.