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Boeing Bbj Max 8 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G650er

By category, the Boeing BBJ 737 MAX is a VIP airliner based on a commercial narrowbody, optimized for spacious cabin layouts and airline-style systems, while the Bombardier Global 7500, Dassault Falcon 8X, and Gulfstream G650ER are purpose-built long‑range business jets. On range, the Global 7500 and G650ER sit at the top tier for ultra‑long‑haul missions, commonly cited around the mid‑7,000‑nautical‑mile class depending on conditions and configuration. The Falcon 8X is also ultra‑long‑range but typically a step behind those two, often cited in the ~6,000‑nautical‑mile class. The BBJ 737 MAX’s range varies significantly by exact BBJ/MAX variant and auxiliary fuel fit; in typical VIP configurations it is generally long‑range but often discussed below the very longest‑range purpose‑built business jets. On passenger capacity, the BBJ 737 MAX usually carries the most people in VIP service, often outfitted for a few dozen passengers with multiple lounge and conference zones. The Global 7500 and G650ER typically seat around a dozen to under twenty in executive layouts. The Falcon 8X is similar, commonly in the low‑teens to high‑teens.

SpecBoeing BBJ 737 MAXBombardier Global 7500Dassault Falcon 8XGulfstream G650ER
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 9.50$ 7.66$ 9.39
Min Crew4224
Total Seats12141714
ManufacturerBoeingBombardierDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 8Global 75008XG650ER
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)6555770064507500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.79$ 0.64$ 0.78
Max Cabin Seats35191619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)717003690049500
Standard Cabin Seats8121412
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 4,900$ 3,805$ 4,844
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470516516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$99,000,000$75,000,000$ 62,500,000$60,000,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Cabin
Cockpit2232
Min Crew4224
Total Seats10141714
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats35191619
Cabin Pressure (psi)910.210.7
Standard Cabin Seats8121412
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)240002920031900
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestYesNoYes
Jump SeatYesYesYes
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)45003900
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelLEAP-1BPassportPW307DBR725 A1-12
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 17ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)2800018920672216900
No. of Engines2232
Dimensions
Length (ft)129.711180.299.8
Wingspan (ft)117.910486.399.6
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.687.78.2
Cabin Height (ft)7.16.26.26.5
Cabin Length (ft)98.454.542.746.9
Overall Height (ft)40.32726.125.7
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.76.36.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)91.929.232.7
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1200
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140235