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Airbus Acj Twotwenty vs Bombardier Global 6500 vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G650er vs Gulfstream G800 1

By category, the Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty sits apart as a VIP airliner based on a commercial A220 airframe, offering an airline-style cabin volume, while the Bombardier Global 6500, Dassault Falcon 6X and 8X, and Gulfstream G650ER and G800 are purpose-built large-cabin business jets (with the G650ER and G800 in the ultra‑long‑range tier). On range, the Global 6500 and Falcon 6X are typically positioned in the long-range segment (about 5,500–6,000 nautical miles), the Falcon 8X extends into ultra‑long‑range territory (around 6,450 nm), the G650ER is higher still (about 7,500 nm), and the G800 is the current range leader in this group (about 8,000 nm). The ACJ TwoTwenty is generally marketed around roughly 5,600 nm, trading ultimate range for significantly more cabin space. For passenger capacity, these jets commonly fly 10–16 passengers in luxury layouts, whereas the ACJ TwoTwenty typically accommodates far more—often 18–50 depending on configuration—making it better suited to larger VIP delegations or multi-zone living/meeting concepts.

SpecAirbus ACJ TwoTwentyBombardier Global 6500Dassault Falcon 6XDassault Falcon 8XGulfstream G650ERGulfstream G800
Summary
Cockpit22322
Min Crew 22224
Total Seats161417171415
ManufacturerAirbusBombardierDassault FalconDassault FalconGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameACJ TwoTwentyGlobal 65006X8XG650ERG750
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)56506600550064507500
Max Cabin Seats1817161619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Flight Deck (Base Spec)ThalesBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIIHoneywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470504516516516982
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$80,000,000$56,000,000$49,500,000$ 62,500,000$60,000,00071500000
DOC / nm$ 9.49$ 7.74$ 7.66$ 9.39
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.68$ 0.64$ 0.64$ 0.78
Standard Cabin Seats12141412
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,895$ 3,845$ 3,805$ 4,844
Useful Load (lbs)3690049500
Cabin
Cockpit2332
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2224
Crew RestYesNoNoYes
Jump SeatYesYesYesYes
Total Seats14171714
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats17161619
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats12141412
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.210.210.7
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)292002920031900
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39003900
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPearlPW812DPW307DBR725 A1-12
TBO (hrs)On-Condition5000On-ConditionOn-Condition
Thrust (lbs)1512514000672216900
No. of Engines2232
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 17ISA + 15
Dimensions
Length (ft)99.584.380.299.8
Wingspan (ft)9485.186.399.6
Cabin Width (ft)88.57.78.2
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.56.26.5
Cabin Length (ft)43.340.442.746.9
Overall Height (ft)25.524.526.125.7
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)18431695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.36.36.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)27.529.232.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140140235
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor