Airbus Acj320 Neo vs Bombardier Global 8000 vs Dassault Falcon 10x vs Gulfstream G650er vs Gulfstream G700
The Airbus ACJ320neo sits in the airliner‑derived VIP category, offering the largest cabin volume and typically the highest passenger capacity of this group, often configured for roughly 15–50+ depending on layout, with intercontinental but generally shorter range than the longest‑leg business jets (about 6,000+ nautical miles class, configuration dependent). Bombardier’s Global 8000 is a purpose‑built ultra‑long‑range business jet aimed at nonstop city pairs at the top end of the segment, with an advertised range around 8,000 nautical miles and typical capacity around 8–19. Dassault’s Falcon 10X targets the very large‑cabin, ultra‑long‑range tier, with a projected range around 7,500 nautical miles and similar typical passenger counts (about 8–19), emphasizing cabin width and comfort. Gulfstream’s G650ER is an established ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin benchmark at roughly 7,500 nautical miles and typically 8–18 passengers. The newer Gulfstream G700 prioritizes cabin size and flexibility in the same general class, with range around 7,500 nautical miles and typical capacity roughly 10–19, trading some ultimate range margin versus the Global 8000 for a larger, more configurable cabin.
| Spec | Airbus ACJ320 Neo | Bombardier Global 8000 | Dassault Falcon 10X | Gulfstream G650ER | Gulfstream G700 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| DOC / nm | $ 14.74 | $ 9.50 | — | $ 9.39 | — |
| Min Crew | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 16 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ320 | Global 8000 | 10X | G650ER | G700 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 6750 | 8000 | 7505 | 7500 | 7500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.84 | $ 0.79 | — | $ 0.78 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 32500 | — | 36900 | 49500 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 6,926 | $ 4,900 | $2,770 | $ 4,844 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Thales | Enhanced and Synthetic Vision Systems | Digital Flight Control System | Gulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 626.7 | 516 | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $96,000,000 | $78,000,000 | $ 75,000,000 | $60,000,000 | $78,000,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | Business Jet | — | — |
| Max Passengers | — | 19 | — | — | — |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 4 | — | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 19 | — | 14 | 16 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 19 | — | 19 | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | — | 12 | 12 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Crew Rest | — | Yes | — | Yes | Optional |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | — | FWD | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | — | Galley | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 2,900 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | — | 10.7 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 31900 | — |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| Model | CFM LEAP-1A27 | Passport | — | BR725 A1-12 | Pearl 700 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | — | On-Condition | On Condition |
| Thrust (lbs) | 27000 | 18920 | — | 16900 | 18250 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | — | ISA + 15 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 111 | — | 99.8 | 109.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.5 | 104 | — | 99.6 | 103 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 12.1 | 8 | — | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.4 | 6.2 | — | 6.5 | 6.25 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 78.8 | 54.5 | — | 46.9 | 56.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 38.58 | 27 | — | 25.7 | 25.4 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 6710 | — | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 943 | — | — | — | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | — | 6.7 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | — | 32.7 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 235 | 195 |