Airbus Acj Twotwenty vs Bombardier Global 8000 vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Dassault Falcon 7x vs Dassault Falcon 8x
The Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty sits in the “bizliner” category (a converted airliner) and emphasizes cabin volume over absolute range. It typically offers roughly 5,600–6,000 nautical miles of range and is often configured for about 18–22 passengers (with far more possible in high-density layouts). Bombardier’s Global 8000 is an ultra-long-range purpose-built business jet aimed at maximum point-to-point reach, around 8,000 nautical miles, generally carrying about 8–19 passengers depending on configuration. Dassault’s Falcon 6X is a large-cabin, long-range jet positioned below the longest-range flagships, with about 5,500–5,700 nautical miles of range and commonly 12–16 passengers. The Falcon 7X is an ultra-long-range tri-jet with roughly 5,950–6,000 nautical miles of range and typical seating around 12–16. The Falcon 8X is the extended-range evolution of the 7X, also an ultra-long-range tri-jet, reaching about 6,450 nautical miles and typically accommodating about 12–16 passengers.
| Spec | Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty | Bombardier Global 8000 | Dassault Falcon 6X | Dassault Falcon 7X | Dassault Falcon 8X |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 16 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ TwoTwenty | Global 8000 | 6X | 7X | 8X |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | Business Jet | — | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 5650 | 8000 | 5500 | 5950 | 6450 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 18 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Thales | Enhanced and Synthetic Vision Systems | Honeywell Primus EASy III | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy II |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 626.7 | 516 | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $80,000,000 | $78,000,000 | $49,500,000 | $53,800,000 | $ 62,500,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 9.50 | $ 7.74 | $ 7.75 | $ 7.66 |
| Max Passengers | — | 19 | — | — | — |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.79 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.64 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 4,900 | $ 3,845 | $ 3,850 | $ 3,805 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | — | 33600 | 36900 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | — | Yes | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | — | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 2,900 | 3900 | 3900 | 3900 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 29200 | 29200 | 29200 |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | — | Passport | PW812D | PW307A | PW307D |
| TBO (hrs) | — | On-Condition | 5000 | 7200 | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 17 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 18920 | 14000 | 6402 | 6722 |
| No. of Engines | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | — | 111 | 84.3 | 76.7 | 80.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 104 | 85.1 | 86 | 86.3 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 8 | 8.5 | 7.7 | 7.7 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 54.5 | 40.4 | 39.1 | 42.7 |
| Overall Height (ft) | — | 27 | 24.5 | 25.7 | 26.1 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 1843 | 1552 | 1695 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 27.5 | 26.2 | 29.2 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 140 | 140 | 140 |