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Bombardier Global 5500 vs Bombardier Global 6500 vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Gulfstream G500

The Bombardier Global 5500 and Global 6500 sit in the long‑range large‑cabin category, offering true intercontinental capability. The Global 5500 is typically positioned for long‑range missions around the mid‑5,000‑nautical‑mile class with seating commonly arranged for about 8 to 16 passengers, while the larger‑capability Global 6500 extends into the mid‑6,000‑nautical‑mile class and is often configured for roughly 10 to 17 passengers, with more room for dedicated zones. The Dassault Falcon 6X is a long‑range large‑cabin aircraft as well, emphasizing cabin cross‑section and comfort. Its range is generally in the mid‑5,000‑nautical‑mile class, and typical passenger layouts run about 10 to 16. The Gulfstream G500 is best described as a large‑cabin, long‑range jet but a step below the longest‑range models; it generally offers range in the low‑5,000‑nautical‑mile class and is commonly configured for about 8 to 14 passengers. Overall, the Global 6500 leads this group on range, with the 5500 and 6X close behind, and the G500 slightly shorter‑legged.

SpecBombardier Global 5500Bombardier Global 6500Dassault Falcon 6XGulfstream G500
Summary
Cockpit2232
DOC / nm$ 9.49$ 9.49$ 7.74$ 9.00
Min Crew2224
Total Seats14141712
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft NameGlobal 5500Global 65006XG500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)5900660055005200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.68$ 0.64$ 0.90
Max Cabin Seats16171619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats12121410
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,895$ 4,895$ 3,845$ 4,644
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIIGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)504504516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$46,000,000$56,000,000$49,500,000$47,500,000
Useful Load (lbs)30650
Cabin
Cockpit2232
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2224
Crew RestNoYesNoNo
Jump SeatYesYesYesYes
Total Seats14141712
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats16171619
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats12121410
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.210.7
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920031900
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPearlPearlPW812DPW814GA
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition500010000
Thrust (lbs)15125151251400015144
No. of Engines2222
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 15
Dimensions
Length (ft)9699.584.391.2
Wingspan (ft)949485.186.3
Cabin Width (ft)888.57.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.26.56.4
Cabin Length (ft)40.843.340.441.5
Overall Height (ft)25.525.524.525.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1843
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.36.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)27.526.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140230
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor