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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.

SpecBombardier Global 5500Bombardier Global 6500Dassault Falcon 6XGulfstream G500Gulfstream G600
Summary
Cockpit22322
DOC / nm$ 9.49$ 9.49$ 7.74$ 9.00$ 9.28
Min Crew22244
Total Seats1414171212
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierDassault FalconGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameGlobal 5500Global 65006XG500G600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA
Max Range (nm)59006600550052006500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.68$ 0.64$ 0.90$ 0.93
Max Cabin Seats1617161919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats1212141010
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 IIIGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)504504516516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$46,000,000$56,000,000$49,500,000$47,500,000$58,500,000
Useful Load (lbs)3065040560
Cabin
Cockpit22322
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22244
Crew RestNoYesNoNoYes
Jump SeatYesYesYesYesYes
Total Seats1414171212
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1617161919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats1212141010
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.210.710.7
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)292003190031900
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelPearlPearlPW812DPW814GAPW815GA
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition50001000010000
Thrust (lbs)1512515125140001514415680
No. of Engines22222
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 15ISA + 15
Dimensions
Length (ft)9699.584.391.296.1
Wingspan (ft)949485.186.394.1
Cabin Width (ft)888.57.67.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.26.56.46.4
Cabin Length (ft)40.843.340.441.545.2
Overall Height (ft)25.525.524.525.525.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1843
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.36.16.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)27.526.330.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140230230
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor