- Range
- 4,350 nm
- Typical from
- $9,000,000
- -400 nm range
- -51% typical acquisition cost
Private Jets
Maximum range
4,750 nm
Typical passengers
12
Up to 14
Cruise speed
474 kts
Estimated cost per hour
$8,900/h
At 250 hours per year
Performance figures are indicative and may vary based on aircraft configuration, weather, payload and operating conditions. Always consult approved aircraft documentation and qualified aviation professionals.
Estimated variable cost
$4,300/h
Estimated annual fixed cost
$1,150,000/yr
Estimated fuel burn
377 gal/h
Typical used price
$18,500,000 – $35,000,000
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Total cost per hour
$16,200
Including depreciation and finance
Cash cost per hour
$10,850
Excluding depreciation
Annual budget
$3,240,000
At 200 hours per year
5-year cost of ownership
$16,200,000
Operating, finance and depreciation
Cost breakdown
Variable cost · $4,620 per hour
$924,000 per year
377 gal/h at 6.40 per gallon
Accrual toward overhaul or engine programme
Scheduled and unscheduled airframe events
United States ground cost index
Balance of the published direct cost baseline
Fixed cost · $1,246,000 per year
$6,230 per hour at 200 hours
Estimated at 0.6% of value
Professional management company
Balance of the published fixed cost baseline
4% of value per year
Utilisation scenarios
| Hours per year | Annual budget | Cash cost per hour | Total cost per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | $2,778,000 | $17,080 | $27,780 |
| 200 | $3,240,000 | $10,850 | $16,200 |
| 300 | $3,702,000 | $8,773 | $12,340 |
| 500 | $4,626,000 | $7,112 | $9,252 |
Fixed cost is spread across the hours flown, so the effective hourly cost falls sharply with utilisation.
Ownership versus charter, cards and fractional
Indicative annual cost of flying 200 hours on a Dassault Falcon 900LX-class aircraft.
Whole aircraft ownership
$2,170,000 – $3,240,000/ year
$10,850 – $16,200 per hour
You own and operate the aircraft; full control and unlimited availability.
Capital outlay: $26,750,000
Fractional share (1/16)
$652,913 – $808,022/ year
$6,237 – $8,316 per hour
Roughly 50 occupied hours per year with guaranteed availability and a management fee.
Capital outlay: $1,671,875
Jet card / block hours
$1,801,800 – $2,402,400/ year
$9,009 – $12,012 per hour
Prepaid hours at a fixed rate; no capital outlay, limited aircraft control.
Capital outlay: None
On-demand charter
$1,617,000 – $2,171,400/ year
$8,085 – $10,857 per hour
Pay per trip with no commitment; rates vary by availability and repositioning.
Capital outlay: None
Whole ownership becomes cheaper than comparable charter from roughly 257 hours per year.
Operating cost estimates are illustrative and may vary materially by utilisation, location, maintenance programme, fuel price and aircraft condition.
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Overall
44
Mixed
100% of sub-scores have data · score-v1
Capability
59/100
Weight 30%
Cabin
63/100
Weight 20%
Economics
30/100
Weight 25%
Market liquidity
0/100
Weight 15%
Data quality
60/100
Weight 10%
The Aircraft Score is a comparison aid built from published data and modelled costs. It is not an appraisal, an airworthiness assessment or investment advice.
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