Airbus Acj Twotwenty vs Airbus Acj319 vs Airbus Acj320 vs Bombardier Global 8000 vs Dassault Falcon 8x
In category, the Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty and ACJ320/ACJ320neo sit in the “VIP airliner” class, offering wide-cabin airline-derived space, while the Bombardier Global 8000 and Dassault Falcon 8X are purpose-built ultra-long-range business jets optimized for intercontinental missions and access to more airports. For range, the Global 8000 leads at about 8,000 nautical miles, followed by the Falcon 8X at about 6,450 nm. The ACJ TwoTwenty is around 5,650 nm, and the ACJ320neo is typically around 6,000 nm (the older ACJ320 is generally lower, often cited around 4,200–4,700 nm depending on configuration). For passenger capacity, the VIP airliners can carry the most: the ACJ TwoTwenty is typically outfitted for roughly 18–50 passengers, while ACJ320/ACJ320neo completions commonly range about 19–60+ depending on layout. The Global 8000 and Falcon 8X usually seat about 8–19 in executive configurations, prioritizing private suites, beds, and long-range comfort over maximum headcount.
| Spec | Airbus ACJ330 Neo | Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty | Bombardier Global 8000 | Dassault Falcon 8X |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 16.95 | — | $ 9.50 | $ 7.66 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 16 | 19 | 17 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Airbus | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ330 Neo | ACJ TwoTwenty | Global 8000 | 8X |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6000 | 5650 | 8000 | 6450 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 2.12 | — | $ 0.79 | $ 0.64 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 18 | 19 | 16 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 28800 | — | — | 36900 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | — | 12 | 14 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 7,965 | — | $ 4,900 | $ 3,805 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Thales | Thales | Enhanced and Synthetic Vision Systems | Honeywell Primus EASy II |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 470 | 626.7 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $101,500,000 | $80,000,000 | $78,000,000 | $ 62,500,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | Business Jet | — |
| Max Passengers | — | — | 19 | — |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | — | 2 | 3 |
| Min Crew | 4 | — | 4 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | — | 19 | 17 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | — | 19 | 16 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | — | 12 | 14 |
| Lavatory | — | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Crew Rest | — | — | Yes | No |
| Jump Seat | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| Galley Location | — | — | FWD | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | Galley | Galley |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 2,900 | 3900 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | — | 10.2 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 29200 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CFM LEAP-1A27 | — | Passport | PW307D |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | — | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Thrust (lbs) | 29000 | — | 18920 | 6722 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | — | 2 | 3 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 123.3 | — | 111 | 80.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.5 | — | 104 | 86.3 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 12.1 | — | 8 | 7.7 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.4 | — | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 91 | — | 54.5 | 42.7 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 38.58 | — | 27 | 26.1 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 7700 | — | — | 1695 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 1324 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | — | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | — | 29.2 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 140 |