Dassault Falcon 900 vs Bombardier Global Express
The Global Express (ultra-long-range heavy twin) and Falcon 900 (large heavy tri-jet) are different designs — the Global has greater range (~6,500 nm) and a wider cabin; the Falcon 900 has the tri-jet's overwater redundancy and lower fuel burn.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 20
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 14
- Source marketplaces
- 4
- Model years available
- 1988–2013
- For sale now
- 34
- Median asking
- $9,622,500
- Range
- $6,722,750–$14,100,000
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 17
- Source marketplaces
- 9
- Model years available
- 2000–2011
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 900 | Bombardier Global Express |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 2 | — |
| Serious | 1 | — |
| Fatal | 1 | — |
| Fatalities | 6 | — |
| % Fatal | 50% | — |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Dassault Falcon 900 | Bombardier Global Express |
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| Price Range | $5,175,750 – $20,862,500 | $6,722,750 – $14,100,000 |
| Category | — | Ultra-Long Range Jet |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 14 | 16 |
| Cruise Speed | 459 kts (850 km/h) | 481 kts (891 km/h) |
| Range | 4,750 nm (8,797 km) | 5,900 nm (10,927 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 51,000 ft (15,545 m) | 51,000 ft (15,545 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | 49,000 lbs (22,226 kg) | 93,500 lbs (42,412 kg) |
| Useful Load | 14,000 lbs (6,350 kg) | 24,000 lbs (10,886 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 3,190.0 gal (12074 L) | 5,560.0 gal (21045 L) |
| Fuel Burn | 330.0 GPH (1249 L/h) | 370.0 GPH (1400 L/h) |
| TBO | 5,000 hrs | 7,500 hrs |
| Overhaul Cost | $1,100,000 | $1,500,000 |
| Annual Fixed | $700,000 | $1,100,000 |
| Hourly Variable | $4,500 | $6,000 |
| Engines | 3 x Turbofan | 2 x Turbofan |
Cost of Ownership
EstimateDassault Falcon 900
Bombardier Global Express
Which Should You Buy: Dassault Falcon 900 or Bombardier Global Express?
Bottom line: Choose the Global Express for true intercontinental range and the wider cabin. Choose the Falcon 900 for the tri-jet redundancy, lower operating cost and Dassault cabin character.
Pick the Falcon 900 if…
- Budget matters — from $5,175,750 vs $6,722,750, you save ~$1,547,000.
- Lower operating cost — ~$4500/hr vs $6000/hr.
Pick the Global Express if…
- More seats — 16 vs 14.
- Faster cruise — 481 kts vs 459 kts.
- Longer range — 5900 nm vs 4750 nm.
- Newer design — production from 1999 vs 1986.
- More inventory — 34 listings vs 2.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.