Airbus Acj320 Neo vs Bombardier Global 5500 vs Dassault Falcon 900lx vs Gulfstream G500
The Airbus ACJ320neo sits in the “VIP airliner” category, essentially an Airbus A320neo adapted for private/VIP use. It offers by far the largest cabin volume and typically the highest passenger capacity, often configured for a few dozen passengers in comfort (and capable of more in airline-style layouts), and it provides long-range capability on the order of roughly 6,000 nautical miles depending on fit and tanks. The Bombardier Global 5500 is a large-cabin, long-range business jet. It generally carries around 12–16 passengers in typical executive layouts and is optimized for intercontinental missions, with a range around 5,900 nautical miles. The Dassault Falcon 900LX is a large-cabin trijet known for strong runway performance and efficiency. Typical capacity is also about 12–16 passengers, with a range around 4,750 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G500 is a large-cabin, long-range jet positioned slightly below the longest-range models. It typically seats about 12–16 passengers, with a range around 5,300 nautical miles.
| Spec | Airbus ACJ320 Neo | Bombardier Global 5500 | Dassault Falcon 900LX | Gulfstream G500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 14.74 | $ 9.49 | $ 7.57 | $ 9.00 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 14 | 16 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ320 | Global 5500 | 900LX | G500 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 6750 | 5900 | 4750 | 5200 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.84 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.63 | $ 0.90 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 16 | 14 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 32500 | — | 22450 | 30650 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 14 | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 6,926 | $ 4,895 | $ 3,588 | $ 4,644 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Thales | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 504 | 498 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $96,000,000 | $46,000,000 | $44,000,000 | $47,500,000 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 14 | 16 | 12 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 16 | 14 | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 14 | 10 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Crew Rest | — | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | No | Yes |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 9.6 | 10.7 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 25300 | 31900 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CFM LEAP-1A27 | Pearl | TFE731-60 | PW814GA |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 5000 | 10000 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 27000 | 15125 | 5000 | 15144 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 17 | ISA + 15 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 96 | 66.4 | 91.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.5 | 94 | 70.2 | 86.3 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 12.1 | 8 | 7.7 | 7.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.4 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 78.8 | 40.8 | 33.2 | 41.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 38.58 | 25.5 | 24.8 | 25.5 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 6710 | — | 1264 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 943 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 6.3 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 23.5 | 26.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 127 | 230 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | Flat Floor |