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.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 5500 | Bombardier Global 6500 | Bombardier Global 7500 | Dassault Falcon 6X | Gulfstream G500 | Gulfstream G600 | Gulfstream G650ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.49 | $ 9.49 | $ 9.50 | $ 7.74 | $ 9.00 | $ 9.28 | $ 9.39 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Global 5500 | Global 6500 | Global 7500 | 6X | G500 | G600 | G650ER |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 5900 | 6600 | 7700 | 5500 | 5200 | 6500 | 7500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.90 | $ 0.93 | $ 0.78 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| 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 III | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 504 | 504 | 516 | 516 | 516 | 516 | 516 |
| 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 Type | — | — | Business Jet | — | — | — | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | — | — | 30650 | 40560 | 49500 |
| Cabin | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 4500 | 3900 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | — | 10.2 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 29200 | 31900 | 31900 | 31900 |
| Engine | |||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Pearl | Pearl | Passport | PW812D | PW814GA | PW815GA | BR725 A1-12 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | 5000 | 10000 | 10000 | On-Condition |
| Thrust (lbs) | 15125 | 15125 | 18920 | 14000 | 15144 | 15680 | 16900 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Length (ft) | 96 | 99.5 | 111 | 84.3 | 91.2 | 96.1 | 99.8 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 94 | 94 | 104 | 85.1 | 86.3 | 94.1 | 99.6 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8.5 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.5 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 40.8 | 43.3 | 54.5 | 40.4 | 41.5 | 45.2 | 46.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.5 | 25.5 | 27 | 24.5 | 25.5 | 25.3 | 25.7 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 1843 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | — | 6.3 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | — | 27.5 | 26.3 | 30.2 | 32.7 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 140 | 230 | 230 | 235 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |