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Airbus Acj350 vs Bombardier Global 5500 vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G650er

By category, the Airbus ACJ350 is a VIP airliner based on a widebody commercial jet, while the Bombardier Global 5500, Dassault Falcon 6X, Gulfstream G500, and Gulfstream G650ER are purpose-built large-cabin business jets (with the G650ER sitting at the ultra-long-range top end of that group). On range, the ACJ350 and G650ER lead for intercontinental missions, typically enabling nonstop city pairs that smaller large-cabin jets may need to serve with a fuel stop depending on winds and payload. The Falcon 6X and Global 5500 occupy the long-range segment, offering true intercontinental capability but generally less reach than the G650ER and ACJ350. The G500 is the shortest-range of the set, optimized more for transcontinental and shorter intercontinental missions. On passenger capacity, the ACJ350 carries the most by a wide margin and can be configured for very high VIP counts with extensive cabin space; the G650ER is typically next with high-density or comfort layouts. The Falcon 6X, Global 5500, and G500 usually seat fewer, prioritizing comfort and range over maximum headcount.

SpecAirbus ACJ350Bombardier Global 5500Dassault Falcon 6XGulfstream G500Gulfstream G650ER
Summary
Cockpit22322
Min Crew42244
Total Seats1214171214
ManufacturerAirbusBombardierDassault FalconGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameACJ350Global 55006XG500G650ER
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Cabin Seats3516161919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)32500——3065049500
Flight Deck (Base Spec)ThalesBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIIGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470504516516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$366,000,000$46,000,000$49,500,000$47,500,000$60,000,000
DOC / nm—$ 9.49$ 7.74$ 9.00$ 9.39
Max Range (nm)—5900550052007500
DOC / nm / Seat—$ 0.79$ 0.64$ 0.90$ 0.78
Standard Cabin Seats—12141012
Direct Operating Cost—$ 4,895$ 3,845$ 4,644$ 4,844
Cabin
Cockpit—2322
Lavatory—2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew—2244
Crew Rest—NoNoNoYes
Jump Seat—YesYesYesYes
Total Seats—14171214
Galley Location—FWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats—16161919
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / Refreshment—GalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats—12141012
Cabin Pressure (psi)——10.210.710.7
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)——292003190031900
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)——3900——
Engine
ModelTrent XWB 84 PearlPW812DPW814GABR725 A1-12
Fuel Capacity (gal)43985————
FADEC—YesYesYesYes
TBO (hrs)—On-Condition500010000On-Condition
Thrust (lbs)—15125140001514416900
No. of Engines—2222
Flat Rating——ISA + 17ISA + 15ISA + 15
Dimensions
Length (ft)219 ft 2 in9684.391.299.8
Wingspan (ft)212 ft 5 in9485.186.399.6
Cabin Width (ft)167 ft 5 in88.57.68.2
Cabin Length (ft)167 ft 5 in40.840.441.546.9
Overall Height (ft)55 ft 11 in 25.524.525.525.7
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)30,162 cu ft—1843——
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)2,905 sq ft—6.36.16.7
Cabin Height (ft)—6.26.56.46.5
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)——27.526.332.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)——140230235
Aisle Step (ft)———Flat FloorFlat Floor