Airbus Acj Twotwenty vs Bombardier Global 5500 vs Dassault Falcon 7x vs Gulfstream G500
The Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty sits in the “large-cabin VIP airliner–style” category, offering by far the most cabin volume and typically the highest passenger capacity, often configured for roughly 18–40 passengers depending on layout. Its range is long-haul at about 5,650 nautical miles, making it well suited to transcontinental missions and many intercontinental city pairs. The Bombardier Global 5500 is a purpose-built large-cabin long-range business jet, optimized for comfort and endurance, with a range around 5,900 nautical miles and a typical capacity of about 8–16 passengers. The Dassault Falcon 7X is a large-cabin, ultra-long-range trijet known for airport flexibility and strong range capability, roughly 5,950 nautical miles, typically carrying about 8–16 passengers. The Gulfstream G500 is a large-cabin long-range jet positioned slightly below the very longest-range models, with range around 5,300 nautical miles and typical seating for about 8–16 passengers.
| Spec | Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty | Bombardier Global 5500 | Dassault Falcon 7X | 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 | 7X | G500 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 5650 | 5900 | 5950 | 5200 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 18 | 16 | 16 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Thales | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 504 | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $80,000,000 | $46,000,000 | $53,800,000 | $47,500,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 9.49 | $ 7.75 | $ 9.00 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.79 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.90 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 12 | 14 | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 4,895 | $ 3,850 | $ 4,644 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | 33600 | 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 | PW307A | PW814GA |
| TBO (hrs) | — | On-Condition | 7200 | 10000 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 15125 | 6402 | 15144 |
| No. of Engines | — | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 17 | ISA + 15 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | — | 96 | 76.7 | 91.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 94 | 86 | 86.3 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 8 | 7.7 | 7.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 40.8 | 39.1 | 41.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | — | 25.5 | 25.7 | 25.5 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 1552 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 6.3 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 26.2 | 26.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 140 | 230 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | Flat Floor |