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.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 5500 | Bombardier Global 6500 | Dassault Falcon 6X | Gulfstream G500 | Gulfstream G600 | Gulfstream G650ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.49 | $ 9.49 | $ 7.74 | $ 9.00 | $ 9.28 | $ 9.39 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 14 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Global 5500 | Global 6500 | 6X | G500 | G600 | G650ER |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 5900 | 6600 | 5500 | 5200 | 6500 | 7500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.90 | $ 0.93 | $ 0.78 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| 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 III | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 504 | 504 | 516 | 516 | 516 | 516 |
| 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) | — | — | — | 30650 | 40560 | 49500 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | 14 | 14 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 10.2 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 29200 | 31900 | 31900 | 31900 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 3900 | — | — | — |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Pearl | Pearl | PW812D | PW814GA | PW815GA | BR725 A1-12 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 5000 | 10000 | 10000 | On-Condition |
| Thrust (lbs) | 15125 | 15125 | 14000 | 15144 | 15680 | 16900 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 17 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 96 | 99.5 | 84.3 | 91.2 | 96.1 | 99.8 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 94 | 94 | 85.1 | 86.3 | 94.1 | 99.6 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 8 | 8.5 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.5 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 40.8 | 43.3 | 40.4 | 41.5 | 45.2 | 46.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.5 | 25.5 | 24.5 | 25.5 | 25.3 | 25.7 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 1843 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 6.3 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 27.5 | 26.3 | 30.2 | 32.7 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 140 | 230 | 230 | 235 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |