Airbus Acj Twotwenty vs Bombardier Global 8000 vs Dassault Falcon 10x
The Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty is best described as a “bizliner,” sitting in a larger-cabin category derived from an airliner platform. It emphasizes spacious living areas and typically accommodates more people than purpose-built business jets, commonly around 18 to 30 passengers depending on layout, with intercontinental range on the order of roughly 5,600 nautical miles. The Bombardier Global 8000 is a long-range, purpose-built ultra-long-range business jet focused on speed, efficiency, and global city-pair capability. It is generally configured for about 13 to 19 passengers, with a headline range around 8,000 nautical miles. The Dassault Falcon 10X is also an ultra-long-range business jet, positioned around a very large cabin and high-end comfort with strong runway performance. Typical configurations are in a similar band, roughly 12 to 19 passengers, with a published range around 7,500 nautical miles. In short, the ACJ TwoTwenty leads on cabin volume and passenger count, while the Global 8000 leads on range, with the Falcon 10X close behind and emphasizing a very large, premium cabin.
| Spec | Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty | Bombardier Global 8000 | Dassault Falcon 10X |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 16 | 19 | 17 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ TwoTwenty | Global 8000 | 10X |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | Business Jet | Business Jet |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 5650 | 8000 | 7505 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 18 | 19 | 16 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Thales | Enhanced and Synthetic Vision Systems | Digital Flight Control System |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 626.7 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $80,000,000 | $78,000,000 | $ 75,000,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 9.50 | — |
| Max Passengers | — | 19 | — |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.79 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 12 | 14 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 4,900 | $2,770 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | 36900 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | — | 2 | — |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | — | 4 | — |
| Crew Rest | — | Yes | — |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | — |
| Total Seats | — | 19 | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 19 | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 12 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 2,900 | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | — | Yes | — |
| Model | — | Passport | — |
| TBO (hrs) | — | On-Condition | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 18920 | — |
| No. of Engines | — | 2 | — |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | — | 111 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 104 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 8 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 6.2 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 54.5 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | — | 27 | — |