Bombardier Global 5500 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Bombardier Global 8000 vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G650er vs Gulfstream G700
The Bombardier Global 5500 and Gulfstream G500 sit in the large-cabin, long-range class, typically carrying about 8–16 passengers; the Global 5500 is around 5,900 nm range, while the G500 is about 5,300 nm, making the Global 5500 generally the longer-legged of the two. Stepping up, the Dassault Falcon 6X is a large-cabin, long-range jet that commonly seats about 8–16 and reaches roughly 5,500 nm, positioned between the G500 and the longer-range flagships. The Gulfstream G650ER and Bombardier Global 7500 are ultra-long-range, flagship-class aircraft, usually accommodating about 11–19 passengers; the G650ER is about 7,500 nm and the Global 7500 about 7,700 nm. At the top end, the Gulfstream G700 is a newest-generation ultra-long-range large-cabin jet with typical capacity around 10–19 and range about 7,750 nm. Bombardier’s Global 8000 targets the very top tier as a next-generation ultra-long-range flagship, commonly about 8–19 passengers with a claimed range around 8,000 nm, exceeding the others in range on paper.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 5500 | Bombardier Global 7500 | Bombardier Global 8000 | Dassault Falcon 6X | Gulfstream G500 | Gulfstream G650ER | Gulfstream G700 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.49 | $ 9.50 | $ 9.50 | $ 7.74 | $ 9.00 | $ 9.39 | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Global 5500 | Global 7500 | Global 8000 | 6X | G500 | G650ER | G700 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 5900 | 7700 | 8000 | 5500 | 5200 | 7500 | 7500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.90 | $ 0.78 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,895 | $ 4,900 | $ 4,900 | $ 3,845 | $ 4,644 | $ 4,844 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Enhanced and Synthetic Vision Systems | Honeywell Primus EASy III | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 504 | 516 | 626.7 | 516 | 516 | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $46,000,000 | $75,000,000 | $78,000,000 | $49,500,000 | $47,500,000 | $60,000,000 | $78,000,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | Business Jet | — | — | — | — |
| Max Passengers | — | — | 19 | — | — | — | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | — | — | 30650 | 49500 | — |
| Cabin | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 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 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Optional |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | 14 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | 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 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 12 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 4500 | 2,900 | 3900 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | — | 10.2 | 10.7 | 10.7 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 29200 | 31900 | 31900 | — |
| Engine | |||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Model | Pearl | Passport | Passport | PW812D | PW814GA | BR725 A1-12 | Pearl 700 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | 5000 | 10000 | On-Condition | On Condition |
| Thrust (lbs) | 15125 | 18920 | 18920 | 14000 | 15144 | 16900 | 18250 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Length (ft) | 96 | 111 | 111 | 84.3 | 91.2 | 99.8 | 109.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 94 | 104 | 104 | 85.1 | 86.3 | 99.6 | 103 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8.5 | 7.6 | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.25 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 40.8 | 54.5 | 54.5 | 40.4 | 41.5 | 46.9 | 56.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.5 | 27 | 27 | 24.5 | 25.5 | 25.7 | 25.4 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 1843 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | — | 6.3 | 6.1 | 6.7 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | — | 27.5 | 26.3 | 32.7 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 140 | 230 | 235 | 195 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |