Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Bombardier Global 5500 vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Dassault Falcon 900lx vs Embraer Lineage 1000e vs Gulfstream G500
All six are large-cabin business jets, but they span different mission profiles. The Bombardier Challenger 650 is the “super‑midsize” option, typically seating about 8–12 passengers and offering roughly 4,000 nautical miles of range, making it best for transcontinental or shorter international trips. The Bombardier Global 5500 and Gulfstream G500 sit in the long‑range large‑cabin class, usually configured for about 10–16 passengers, with ranges around 5,900 nm (Global 5500) and about 5,300 nm (G500), suited to frequent intercontinental flying. The Dassault Falcon 6X is a new‑generation large‑cabin long‑range jet, generally 12–16 passengers, with about 5,500 nm of range and a notably wide cabin. The Dassault Falcon 900LX is a tri‑jet large‑cabin aircraft, commonly 12–14 passengers, with roughly 4,750 nm of range and strong short/rough‑field flexibility. The Embraer Lineage 1000E is a VIP airliner‑style platform with the highest capacity and volume, often 16–19 (and sometimes more) passengers, but a shorter range around 4,600 nm compared with the longest‑range business jets here.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Bombardier Global 5500 | Dassault Falcon 6X | Dassault Falcon 900LX | Embraer Lineage 1000E | Gulfstream G500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.16 | $ 9.49 | $ 7.74 | $ 7.57 | $ 11.68 | $ 9.00 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 650 | Global 5500 | 6X | 900LX | Lineage 1000E | G500 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 4085 | 5900 | 5500 | 4750 | 4640 | 5200 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.80 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.63 | $ 0.97 | $ 0.90 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 21050 | — | — | 22450 | 50043 | 30650 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,365 | $ 4,895 | $ 3,845 | $ 3,588 | $ 5,827 | $ 4,644 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy III | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus Epic | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 504 | 516 | 498 | 470 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $32,400,000 | $46,000,000 | $49,500,000 | $44,000,000 | $51,250,000 | $47,500,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | 11 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 12 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | — | 10.2 | 9.6 | 8.8 | 10.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 10 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23000 | — | 29200 | 25300 | 23190 | 31900 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 3900 | — | — | — |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CF34-3B MTO | Pearl | PW812D | TFE731-60 | CF34-10 E7-B | PW814GA |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 5000 | 5000 | On-Condition | 10000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | — | ISA + 17 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 9220 | 15125 | 14000 | 5000 | 18500 | 15144 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | — | — | 4184 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 68.4 | 96 | 84.3 | 66.4 | 119 | 91.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 64.4 | 94 | 85.1 | 70.2 | 94.2 | 86.3 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | — | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.9 | 8 | 8.5 | 7.7 | 8.8 | 7.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6.2 | 6.6 | 6.4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.6 | 40.8 | 40.4 | 33.2 | 76.6 | 41.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20.7 | 25.5 | 24.5 | 24.8 | 34.7 | 25.5 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.9 | — | 6.3 | 6.3 | 8 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 15.4 | — | 27.5 | 23.5 | 67.2 | 26.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 112 | — | 140 | 127 | 323 | 230 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 1843 | 1264 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | 120 | — |