Airbus Acj Twotwenty vs Bombardier Global 5500 vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Gulfstream G500
The Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty is best described as a VIP airliner rather than a traditional business jet: it sits in a large-cabin/airliner-derived category, typically carries far more passengers than the others (often configured around 18–19 for VIP comfort, but capable of much higher counts), and offers long-range capability of roughly 5,650 nautical miles. The Bombardier Global 5500 is an ultra-long-range large-cabin business jet, generally set up for about 12–16 passengers, and is designed for approximately 5,900 nautical miles of range. The Dassault Falcon 6X is a long-range large-cabin jet emphasizing cabin width and comfort, commonly configured for about 12–16 passengers, with a range around 5,500 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G500 is a large-cabin long-range jet positioned slightly below true ultra-long-range models, typically carrying about 12–16 passengers, with roughly 5,300 nautical miles of range.
| Spec | Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty | Bombardier Global 5500 | Dassault Falcon 6X | Gulfstream G500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 16 | 14 | 17 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ TwoTwenty | Global 5500 | 6X | G500 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 5650 | 5900 | 5500 | 5200 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 18 | 16 | 16 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Thales | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy III | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 504 | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $80,000,000 | $46,000,000 | $49,500,000 | $47,500,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 9.49 | $ 7.74 | $ 9.00 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.79 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.90 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 12 | 14 | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 4,895 | $ 3,845 | $ 4,644 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | — | 30650 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | — | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | — | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | — | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | — | 14 | 17 | 12 |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 16 | 16 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 12 | 14 | 10 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 10.2 | 10.7 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 29200 | 31900 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 3900 | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | — | Pearl | PW812D | PW814GA |
| TBO (hrs) | — | On-Condition | 5000 | 10000 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 15125 | 14000 | 15144 |
| No. of Engines | — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 17 | ISA + 15 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | — | 96 | 84.3 | 91.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 94 | 85.1 | 86.3 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 8 | 8.5 | 7.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6.4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 40.8 | 40.4 | 41.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | — | 25.5 | 24.5 | 25.5 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 1843 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 6.3 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 27.5 | 26.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 140 | 230 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | Flat Floor |