Airbus Acj320 Neo vs Bombardier Global 8000 vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Dassault Falcon 8x
The Airbus ACJ320neo is a VIP airliner category aircraft: it is physically larger than the business jets and is typically configured for fewer, more spacious VIP zones, with passenger capacity varying widely by interior but often in the couple-dozen range for executive layouts. Its range is long-haul but generally below the very longest-range purpose-built business jets, roughly around 6,000 nautical miles depending on configuration. The Bombardier Global 8000 is an ultra-long-range business jet and is designed to lead on range, advertised at about 8,000 nautical miles, with a typical executive passenger load around 8–19 depending on layout. The Dassault Falcon 6X is a large-cabin, long-range business jet emphasizing cabin volume rather than absolute range, flying roughly 5,500 nautical miles with typical seating around 12–16. The Dassault Falcon 8X is an ultra-long-range business jet with tri-jet redundancy and very long legs, about 6,450 nautical miles, and typical executive capacity around 12–16, with maximums higher if densely seated.
| Spec | Airbus ACJ320 Neo | Bombardier Global 8000 | Dassault Falcon 6X | Dassault Falcon 8X |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 14.74 | $ 9.50 | $ 7.74 | $ 7.66 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 19 | 17 | 17 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ320 | Global 8000 | 6X | 8X |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6750 | 8000 | 5500 | 6450 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.84 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.64 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 19 | 16 | 16 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 32500 | — | — | 36900 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 14 | 14 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 6,926 | $ 4,900 | $ 3,845 | $ 3,805 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Thales | Enhanced and Synthetic Vision Systems | Honeywell Primus EASy III | Honeywell Primus EASy II |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 626.7 | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $96,000,000 | $78,000,000 | $49,500,000 | $ 62,500,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | — | — |
| Max Passengers | — | 19 | — | — |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 19 | 17 | 17 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 19 | 16 | 16 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 14 | 14 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Crew Rest | — | Yes | No | No |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 2,900 | 3900 | 3900 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 10.2 | 10.2 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 29200 | 29200 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CFM LEAP-1A27 | Passport | PW812D | PW307D |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 5000 | On-Condition |
| Thrust (lbs) | 27000 | 18920 | 14000 | 6722 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 17 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 111 | 84.3 | 80.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.5 | 104 | 85.1 | 86.3 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 12.1 | 8 | 8.5 | 7.7 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.4 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6.2 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 78.8 | 54.5 | 40.4 | 42.7 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 38.58 | 27 | 24.5 | 26.1 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 6710 | — | 1843 | 1695 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 943 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 27.5 | 29.2 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 140 | 140 |