Bombardier Global 5500 vs Bombardier Global 6500 vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G600
All five are large-cabin, long-range business jets, but they split into two broad tiers. The Bombardier Global 5500 and Gulfstream G500 sit in the “large-cabin, long-range” category: the Global 5500 is typically quoted around 5,900 nautical miles of range, while the G500 is around 5,300 nautical miles. Both commonly seat about 12–16 passengers depending on cabin layout, with high-density configurations possible. The Bombardier Global 6500, Dassault Falcon 6X, and Gulfstream G600 move up into the “ultra-long-range” category. The Global 6500 is typically listed around 6,600 nautical miles and often accommodates about 13–17 passengers. The Falcon 6X is generally quoted around 5,500 nautical miles, emphasizing a very wide, tall cabin, with typical seating around 12–16. The Gulfstream G600 is commonly cited around 6,600 nautical miles, also typically arranged for about 13–17 passengers. Actual capacity and range vary with interior configuration, payload, and mission profile.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 5500 | Bombardier Global 6500 | Dassault Falcon 6X | Gulfstream G500 | Gulfstream G600 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.49 | $ 9.49 | $ 7.74 | $ 9.00 | $ 9.28 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 14 | 17 | 12 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Global 5500 | Global 6500 | 6X | G500 | G600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA |
| Max Range (nm) | 5900 | 6600 | 5500 | 5200 | 6500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.90 | $ 0.93 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,895 | $ 4,895 | $ 3,845 | $ 4,644 | $ 4,789 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy III | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 504 | 504 | 516 | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $46,000,000 | $56,000,000 | $49,500,000 | $47,500,000 | $58,500,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | — | 30650 | 40560 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | 14 | 14 | 17 | 12 | 12 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 10 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 10.2 | 10.7 | 10.7 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 29200 | 31900 | 31900 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 3900 | — | — |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Pearl | Pearl | PW812D | PW814GA | PW815GA |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 5000 | 10000 | 10000 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 15125 | 15125 | 14000 | 15144 | 15680 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 17 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 96 | 99.5 | 84.3 | 91.2 | 96.1 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 94 | 94 | 85.1 | 86.3 | 94.1 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 8 | 8.5 | 7.6 | 7.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 40.8 | 43.3 | 40.4 | 41.5 | 45.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.5 | 25.5 | 24.5 | 25.5 | 25.3 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 1843 | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 6.3 | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 27.5 | 26.3 | 30.2 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 140 | 230 | 230 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |