Bombardier Global 5500 vs Bombardier Global 6500 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 7x vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Dassault Falcon 900lx
All six are long-range business jets, but they span two size tiers. The Bombardier Global 5500 and 6500 are large-cabin, long-range jets: the 5500 typically offers around 5,900 nm range and seats about 13–16, while the 6500 stretches to roughly 6,600 nm and commonly carries about 14–17. The Bombardier Global 7500 sits in the ultra-long-range, very large-cabin category, with about 7,700 nm range and typical seating around 14–19, making it the longest-legged and generally the most spacious here. Dassault’s Falcon 7X and 8X are large-cabin, ultra-long-range trijets; the 7X is around 5,950 nm with about 12–16 passengers, while the 8X improves to roughly 6,450 nm and about 12–16 passengers, emphasizing efficiency and runway flexibility. The Falcon 900LX is a large-cabin, long-range trijet but shorter-legged than the others, around 4,750 nm, typically seating about 12–14. Overall, the Global 7500 leads on range and cabin scale; the 6500 and 8X compete in the next tier; the 5500 and 7X are similar in mission length; the 900LX prioritizes versatility over maximum range.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 5500 | Bombardier Global 6500 | Bombardier Global 7500 | Dassault Falcon 7X | Dassault Falcon 8X | Dassault Falcon 900LX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.49 | $ 9.49 | $ 9.50 | $ 7.75 | $ 7.66 | $ 7.57 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon |
| Aircraft Name | Global 5500 | Global 6500 | Global 7500 | 7X | 8X | 900LX |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 5900 | 6600 | 7700 | 5950 | 6450 | 4750 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.63 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,895 | $ 4,895 | $ 4,900 | $ 3,850 | $ 3,805 | $ 3,588 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy II |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 504 | 504 | 516 | 516 | 516 | 498 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $46,000,000 | $56,000,000 | $75,000,000 | $53,800,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $44,000,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | Business Jet | — | — | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | — | 33600 | 36900 | 22450 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Total Seats | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 4500 | 3900 | 3900 | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | — | 10.2 | 10.2 | 9.6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 29200 | 29200 | 25300 |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Pearl | Pearl | Passport | PW307A | PW307D | TFE731-60 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | 7200 | On-Condition | 5000 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 15125 | 15125 | 18920 | 6402 | 6722 | 5000 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 17 |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 96 | 99.5 | 111 | 76.7 | 80.2 | 66.4 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 94 | 94 | 104 | 86 | 86.3 | 70.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 40.8 | 43.3 | 54.5 | 39.1 | 42.7 | 33.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.5 | 25.5 | 27 | 25.7 | 26.1 | 24.8 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 1552 | 1695 | 1264 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | — | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | — | 26.2 | 29.2 | 23.5 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 140 | 140 | 127 |