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Bombardier Global 5500 vs Bombardier Global 6500 vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Dassault Falcon 7x vs Gulfstream G400 vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G600

All seven are large-cabin, long-range business jets, but they span upper-super-midsize to true ultra-long-range capability. The Bombardier Global 5500 and 6500 sit in the large/ultra-long-range category, with the 5500 offering roughly 5,900 nm range and typically 8–16 passengers, while the 6500 extends to about 6,600 nm and commonly carries 10–17. Dassault’s Falcon 6X is a large-cabin, long-range twin with about 5,500 nm range and usually 8–16 passengers; the Falcon 7X is an ultra-long-range trijet around 5,950 nm with typical capacity about 8–16. Gulfstream’s G400 is large-cabin, long-range at about 4,200 nm, typically 8–14 passengers. The G500 is large-cabin, long-range to ultra-long-range at about 5,300 nm, generally 8–19 passengers. The G600 is large-cabin, ultra-long-range at about 6,600 nm, typically 10–19 passengers. Overall, G400 prioritizes shorter intercontinental missions, 6X/G500 cover many transoceanic city pairs, and Global 6500/G600 lead for longest nonstop legs with higher typical occupancy.

SpecBombardier Global 5500Bombardier Global 6500Dassault Falcon 6XDassault Falcon 7XGulfstream G400Gulfstream G500Gulfstream G600
Summary
Cockpit223322
DOC / nm$ 9.49$ 9.49$ 7.74$ 7.75$ 9.00$ 9.28
Min Crew2222444
Total Seats14141717121212
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierDassault FalconDassault FalconGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameGlobal 5500Global 65006X7XG400G500G600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA
Max Range (nm)5900660055005950420052006500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.68$ 0.64$ 0.65$ 0.90$ 0.93
Max Cabin Seats16171616191919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats121214141010
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,895$ 4,895$ 3,845$ 3,850$ 4,644$ 4,789
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIIHoneywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)504504516516539516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$46,000,000$56,000,000$49,500,000$53,800,00034500000$47,500,000$58,500,000
Useful Load (lbs)33600306503065040560
Cabin
Cockpit223322
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew222244
Crew RestNoYesNoNoNoYes
Jump SeatYesYesYesYesYesYes
Total Seats141417171212
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats161716161919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats121214141010
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.210.210.710.7
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200292003190031900
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39003900
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelPearlPearlPW812DPW307APW814GAPW815GA
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition500072001000010000
Thrust (lbs)15125151251400064021514415680
No. of Engines222322
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 17ISA + 15ISA + 15
Dimensions
Length (ft)9699.584.376.791.296.1
Wingspan (ft)949485.18686.394.1
Cabin Width (ft)888.57.77.67.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.26.56.26.46.4
Cabin Length (ft)40.843.340.439.141.545.2
Overall Height (ft)25.525.524.525.725.525.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)18431552
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.36.36.16.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)27.526.226.330.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140140230230
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor