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Bombardier Global 5500 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 10x vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G650er

The Bombardier Global 5500 and Dassault Falcon 6X sit in the large-cabin, long-range category, typically carrying about 8–16 passengers. The Global 5500 is generally quoted around 5,900–6,000 nautical miles of range, while the Falcon 6X is about 5,500 nautical miles, making the Global 5500 the longer-legged of the two. Stepping up to ultra-long-range flagships, the Bombardier Global 7500 and Gulfstream G650ER are at the top of the market. The Global 7500 is commonly cited at about 7,700 nautical miles and is often configured for roughly 8–19 passengers; the G650ER is about 7,500 nautical miles with typical seating around 11–18. Dassault’s Falcon 8X is an ultra-long-range trijet, around 6,450 nautical miles, usually accommodating about 8–16 passengers, bridging the gap between the 6X/5500 class and the longest-range jets. The Dassault Falcon 10X is positioned as a next-generation ultra-long-range large-cabin aircraft, targeting roughly 7,500 nautical miles and typical layouts around 8–19 passengers, competing most directly with the Global 7500 and G650ER.

SpecBombardier Global 5500Bombardier Global 7500Dassault Falcon 10XDassault Falcon 6XDassault Falcon 8XGulfstream G650ER
Summary
Cockpit222322
DOC / nm$ 9.49$ 9.50—$ 7.74$ 7.66$ 9.39
Min Crew222224
Total Seats141417171714
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierDassault FalconDassault FalconDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft NameGlobal 5500Global 750010X6X8XG650ER
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)590077007505550064507500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.79—$ 0.64$ 0.64$ 0.78
Max Cabin Seats161916161619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats121214141412
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,895$ 4,900$2,770$ 3,845$ 3,805$ 4,844
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Digital Flight Control SystemHoneywell Primus EASy IIIHoneywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)504516516516516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$46,000,000$75,000,000$ 75,000,000$49,500,000$ 62,500,000$60,000,000
Aircraft Type—Business JetBusiness Jet———
Useful Load (lbs)——36900—3690049500
Cabin
Cockpit22—332
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing—2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22—224
Crew RestNoYes—NoNoYes
Jump SeatYesYes—YesYesYes
Total Seats1414—171714
Galley LocationFWDFWD—FWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1619—161619
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT—FWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley—GalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats1212—141412
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—4500—39003900—
Cabin Pressure (psi)———10.210.210.7
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)———292002920031900
Engine
FADECYesYes—YesYesYes
ModelPearlPassport—PW812DPW307DBR725 A1-12
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition—5000On-ConditionOn-Condition
Thrust (lbs)1512518920—14000672216900
No. of Engines22—232
Flat Rating—ISA + 15—ISA + 17ISA + 17ISA + 15
Dimensions
Length (ft)96111—84.380.299.8
Wingspan (ft)94104—85.186.399.6
Cabin Width (ft)88—8.57.78.2
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.2—6.56.26.5
Cabin Length (ft)40.854.5—40.442.746.9
Overall Height (ft)25.527—24.526.125.7
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)———18431695—
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)———6.36.36.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)———27.529.232.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)———140140235
Aisle Step (ft)—————Flat Floor