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Bombardier Global 5500 vs Bombardier Global 6500 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G600 vs Gulfstream G650er

By category, the Bombardier Global 5500 and Gulfstream G500 sit in the large-cabin, long-range class; the Bombardier Global 6500, Dassault Falcon 6X, Gulfstream G600, and Bombardier Global 7500 are large-cabin with stronger long/ultra-long reach; and the Gulfstream G650ER is firmly ultra-long-range. On range, the Global 5500 and G500 are the shortest of this group at roughly 5,200–5,300 nautical miles. The Falcon 6X and G600 step up into the high‑5,000s to about 6,450 nautical miles, while the Global 6500 is around 6,600 nautical miles. At the top end, the Global 7500 leads at about 7,700 nautical miles, followed by the G650ER at about 7,500 nautical miles. Passenger capacity is broadly similar across the set: typical executive layouts run about 8–16 passengers. The Global 7500 and G650ER often accommodate higher maximums (commonly up to ~19), while the others are usually capped in the mid-to-high teens depending on configuration.

SpecBombardier Global 5500Bombardier Global 6500Bombardier Global 7500Dassault Falcon 6XGulfstream G500Gulfstream G600Gulfstream G650ER
Summary
Cockpit2223222
DOC / nm$ 9.49$ 9.49$ 9.50$ 7.74$ 9.00$ 9.28$ 9.39
Min Crew2222444
Total Seats14141417121214
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierBombardierDassault FalconGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameGlobal 5500Global 6500Global 75006XG500G600G650ER
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)5900660077005500520065007500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.68$ 0.79$ 0.64$ 0.90$ 0.93$ 0.78
Max Cabin Seats16171916191919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats12121214101012
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,895$ 4,895$ 4,900$ 3,845$ 4,644$ 4,789$ 4,844
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIIGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)504504516516516516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$46,000,000$56,000,000$75,000,000$49,500,000$47,500,000$58,500,000$60,000,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Useful Load (lbs)306504056049500
Cabin
Cockpit2223222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2222444
Crew RestNoYesYesNoNoYesYes
Jump SeatYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Total Seats14141417121214
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats16171916191919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats12121214101012
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)45003900
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.210.710.710.7
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200319003190031900
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelPearlPearlPassportPW812DPW814GAPW815GABR725 A1-12
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition50001000010000On-Condition
Thrust (lbs)15125151251892014000151441568016900
No. of Engines2222222
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15
Dimensions
Length (ft)9699.511184.391.296.199.8
Wingspan (ft)949410485.186.394.199.6
Cabin Width (ft)8888.57.67.68.2
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.26.26.56.46.46.5
Cabin Length (ft)40.843.354.540.441.545.246.9
Overall Height (ft)25.525.52724.525.525.325.7
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1843
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.36.16.16.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)27.526.330.232.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140230230235
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor