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.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 5500 | Bombardier Global 7500 | Dassault Falcon 10X | Dassault Falcon 6X | Dassault Falcon 8X | Gulfstream G650ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.49 | $ 9.50 | — | $ 7.74 | $ 7.66 | $ 9.39 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 14 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Global 5500 | Global 7500 | 10X | 6X | 8X | G650ER |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 5900 | 7700 | 7505 | 5500 | 6450 | 7500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.79 | — | $ 0.64 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.78 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
| 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 System | Honeywell Primus EASy III | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Gulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 504 | 516 | 516 | 516 | 516 | 516 |
| 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 Jet | Business Jet | — | — | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | 36900 | — | 36900 | 49500 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | No | Yes | — | No | No | Yes |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | 14 | 14 | — | 17 | 17 | 14 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | — | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | — | 16 | 16 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | — | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | — | 14 | 14 | 12 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 4500 | — | 3900 | 3900 | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | — | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.7 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 29200 | 29200 | 31900 |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Pearl | Passport | — | PW812D | PW307D | BR725 A1-12 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | — | 5000 | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Thrust (lbs) | 15125 | 18920 | — | 14000 | 6722 | 16900 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | — | ISA + 17 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 15 |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 96 | 111 | — | 84.3 | 80.2 | 99.8 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 94 | 104 | — | 85.1 | 86.3 | 99.6 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 8 | — | 8.5 | 7.7 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.2 | — | 6.5 | 6.2 | 6.5 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 40.8 | 54.5 | — | 40.4 | 42.7 | 46.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.5 | 27 | — | 24.5 | 26.1 | 25.7 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 1843 | 1695 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | — | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | — | 27.5 | 29.2 | 32.7 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 140 | 140 | 235 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | Flat Floor |