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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.

SpecBombardier Global 5500Bombardier Global 6500Bombardier Global 7500Dassault Falcon 7XDassault Falcon 8XDassault Falcon 900LX
Summary
Cockpit222322
DOC / nm$ 9.49$ 9.49$ 9.50$ 7.75$ 7.66$ 7.57
Min Crew222222
Total Seats141414171716
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierBombardierDassault FalconDassault FalconDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameGlobal 5500Global 6500Global 75007X8X900LX
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)590066007700595064504750
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.68$ 0.79$ 0.65$ 0.64$ 0.63
Max Cabin Seats161719161614
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats121212141414
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 IIHoneywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)504504516516516498
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$46,000,000$56,000,000$75,000,000$53,800,000$ 62,500,000$44,000,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Useful Load (lbs)336003690022450
Cabin
Cockpit222332
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew222222
Crew RestNoYesYesNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesYesYesYesYesNo
Total Seats141414171716
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats161719161614
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTAFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats121212141414
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)450039003900
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.210.29.6
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)292002920025300
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelPearlPearlPassportPW307APW307DTFE731-60
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition7200On-Condition5000
Thrust (lbs)151251512518920640267225000
No. of Engines222333
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17ISA + 17ISA + 17
Dimensions
Length (ft)9699.511176.780.266.4
Wingspan (ft)94941048686.370.2
Cabin Width (ft)8887.77.77.7
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.26.26.26.26.2
Cabin Length (ft)40.843.354.539.142.733.2
Overall Height (ft)25.525.52725.726.124.8
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)155216951264
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.36.36.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)26.229.223.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140140127