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Bombardier Global 5500 vs Bombardier Global 6500 vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G600 vs Gulfstream G650er

All six are long-range, large-cabin business jets, but they span two main tiers. The Bombardier Global 5500 and Gulfstream G500 sit in the lower end of the large-cabin, long-range category, typically offering around 5,900–6,000 nautical miles of range and commonly seating about 13–16 passengers depending on layout. Stepping up, the Bombardier Global 6500 and Gulfstream G600 are larger-cabin, longer-range entries, generally around 6,600 nautical miles, and are often configured for roughly 13–17 passengers. The Dassault Falcon 6X is a wide-cabin large jet with strong long-range capability, typically about 5,500 nautical miles, and usually seats about 12–16 passengers. At the top of this set, the Gulfstream G650ER is an ultra-long-range flagship-class aircraft, reaching about 7,500 nautical miles, with typical seating around 14–18 passengers. In practice, exact passenger numbers vary widely with cabin configuration, baggage needs, and whether operators prioritize lounges, berths, or high-density seating.

SpecBombardier Global 5500Bombardier Global 6500Dassault Falcon 6XGulfstream G500Gulfstream G600Gulfstream G650ER
Summary
Cockpit223222
DOC / nm$ 9.49$ 9.49$ 7.74$ 9.00$ 9.28$ 9.39
Min Crew222444
Total Seats141417121214
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierDassault FalconGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameGlobal 5500Global 65006XG500G600G650ER
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)590066005500520065007500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.68$ 0.64$ 0.90$ 0.93$ 0.78
Max Cabin Seats161716191919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats121214101012
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,895$ 4,895$ 3,845$ 4,644$ 4,789$ 4,844
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIIGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)504504516516516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$46,000,000$56,000,000$49,500,000$47,500,000$58,500,000$60,000,000
Useful Load (lbs)306504056049500
Cabin
Cockpit223222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew222444
Crew RestNoYesNoNoYesYes
Jump SeatYesYesYesYesYesYes
Total Seats141417121214
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats161716191919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats121214101012
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.210.710.710.7
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200319003190031900
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelPearlPearlPW812DPW814GAPW815GABR725 A1-12
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition50001000010000On-Condition
Thrust (lbs)151251512514000151441568016900
No. of Engines222222
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15
Dimensions
Length (ft)9699.584.391.296.199.8
Wingspan (ft)949485.186.394.199.6
Cabin Width (ft)888.57.67.68.2
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.26.56.46.46.5
Cabin Length (ft)40.843.340.441.545.246.9
Overall Height (ft)25.525.524.525.525.325.7
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1843
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.36.16.16.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)27.526.330.232.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140230230235
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor