Airbus Acj320 Neo vs Boeing Bbj Max 8 vs Bombardier Global 8000 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G800 1
The Airbus ACJ320neo and Boeing BBJ MAX 8 are VIP airliners: they sit in the large-cabin, airliner-derived category, offering the most interior volume and flexible layouts, typically accommodating roughly 20–50 passengers in executive configurations (and far more in high-density). Their ranges are long but generally below the newest purpose-built ultra-long-range business jets, with typical published figures around 6,000–6,700 nautical miles depending on configuration. The Bombardier Global 8000, Dassault Falcon 8X, and Gulfstream G800 are purpose-built ultra-long-range business jets with lower passenger counts but higher nonstop reach. The Falcon 8X is a tri-jet large-cabin aircraft, commonly set up for about 12–16 passengers, with about 6,450 nautical miles of range. The Global 8000 targets about 8,000 nautical miles and typically seats around 12–19. The Gulfstream G800 is in the same top tier, advertised around 8,000 nautical miles, typically configured for about 12–19 passengers. Overall, ACJ/BBJ prioritize space and headcount; Global/Gulfstream prioritize maximum range; Falcon balances range with airport flexibility and tri-jet redundancy.
| Spec | Airbus ACJ320 Neo | Boeing BBJ 737 MAX | Bombardier Global 8000 | Dassault Falcon 8X | Gulfstream G800 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| DOC / nm | $ 14.74 | $ 15.74 | $ 9.50 | $ 7.66 | — |
| Min Crew | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | — |
| Total Seats | 12 | 12 | 19 | 17 | 15 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Boeing | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ320 | BBJ MAX 8 | Global 8000 | 8X | G750 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | — |
| Max Range (nm) | 6750 | 6555 | 8000 | 6450 | — |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.84 | $ 1.97 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.64 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 35 | 19 | 16 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 32500 | 71700 | — | 36900 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 12 | 14 | — |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 6,926 | $ 7,396 | $ 4,900 | $ 3,805 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Thales | Honeywell | Enhanced and Synthetic Vision Systems | Honeywell Primus EASy II | — |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 470 | 626.7 | 516 | 982 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $96,000,000 | $99,000,000 | $78,000,000 | $ 62,500,000 | 71500000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | Business Jet | — | — |
| Max Passengers | — | — | 19 | — | — |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — |
| Min Crew | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | — |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 19 | 17 | — |
| Configuration | Green Interior | Green Interior | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 35 | 19 | 16 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 12 | 14 | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9 | — | 10.2 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 24000 | — | 29200 | — |
| Lavatory | — | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Crew Rest | — | — | Yes | No | — |
| Jump Seat | — | — | Yes | Yes | — |
| Galley Location | — | — | FWD | FWD | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | Galley | Galley | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 2,900 | 3900 | — |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Model | CFM LEAP-1A27 | LEAP-1B | Passport | PW307D | — |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 27000 | 28000 | 18920 | 6722 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 129.7 | 111 | 80.2 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.5 | 117.9 | 104 | 86.3 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 12.1 | 11.6 | 8 | 7.7 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.4 | 7.1 | 6.2 | 6.2 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 78.8 | 98.4 | 54.5 | 42.7 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 38.58 | 40.3 | 27 | 26.1 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 6710 | — | — | 1695 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 943 | 1200 | — | — | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 10.7 | — | 6.3 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 91.9 | — | 29.2 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 140 | — |