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Bombardier Global 5000 vs Dassault Falcon 7x vs Dassault Falcon 8x

All three aircraft sit in the large-cabin, long-range business jet category, but they differ in emphasis. The Bombardier Global 5000 is a large-cabin intercontinental jet, typically offering around 5,200 nautical miles of range and commonly seating about 13 passengers in executive configurations (with layouts varying by operator). The Dassault Falcon 7X is also a large-cabin, long-range jet, generally quoted at about 5,950 nautical miles of range and typically configured for roughly 12 to 14 passengers, with a reputation for strong short-field capability thanks in part to its trijet design. The Dassault Falcon 8X is the 7X’s longer-legged successor in the same category, extending range to roughly 6,450 nautical miles and usually accommodating a similar passenger count—often around 12 to 16—while offering more flexibility for cabin layouts and mission planning. In practical terms, the Global 5000 is highly competitive for transoceanic missions, the 7X adds extra range and operational versatility, and the 8X provides the greatest nonstop reach of the three while keeping comparable cabin capacity.

SpecBombardier Global 5000Dassault Falcon 7XDassault Falcon 8X
Summary
Cockpit232
DOC / nm$ 10.21$ 7.75$ 7.66
Min Crew322
Total Seats151717
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameGlobal 50007X8X
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)552659506450
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.65$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats151616
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)418893360036900
Standard Cabin Seats131414
Direct Operating Cost$ 5,093$ 3,850$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)504516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 50,500,000$53,800,000$ 62,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit233
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew322
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesYesYes
Total Seats151717
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats151616
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.310.210.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats131414
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)301252920029200
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39003900
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelBR710 A2-20PW307APW307D
TBO (hrs)On-Condition7200On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 20ISA + 17ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)1475064026722
No. of Engines233
Dimensions
Length (ft)96.876.780.2
Wingspan (ft)948686.3
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.97.77.7
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.26.2
Cabin Length (ft)40.839.142.7
Overall Height (ft)25.525.726.1
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.56.36.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)27.226.229.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)195140140
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)15521695