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Bombardier Global 5500 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs

By category, the Bombardier Global 5500 and Global 7500 are large-cabin, long-range business jets, with the 7500 positioned as an ultra-long-range, top-tier flagship; the Dassault Falcon 2000LXS is a large-cabin jet but generally considered a step down in size and mission compared with the Globals, optimized more for efficient regional-to-transcontinental flying. On range, the Global 7500 leads by a wide margin at roughly 7,700 nautical miles, enabling city pairs approaching true “anywhere” intercontinental missions. The Global 5500 follows at about 5,900 nautical miles, covering most transatlantic and many transcontinental routes with comfortable reserves. The Falcon 2000LXS is shorter-legged at roughly 4,000 nautical miles, well suited to typical North Atlantic crossings under favorable conditions and strong domestic U.S. missions, but not as flexible on the longest routes. For passenger capacity, all three are typically configured for around 8 to 16 passengers, but the Global 7500 most comfortably supports higher counts thanks to its larger cabin and multiple living zones, the Global 5500 sits in the middle, and the Falcon 2000LXS usually carries fewer in equivalent comfort.

SpecBombardier Global 5500Bombardier Global 7500Dassault Falcon 2000LXS
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 9.49$ 9.50$ 6.38
Min Crew222
Total Seats141412
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameGlobal 5500Global 75002000LXS
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)590077004155
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.79$ 0.80
Max Cabin Seats161910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats121210
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,895$ 4,900$ 3,073
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)504516490
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$46,000,000$75,000,000$35,100,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Useful Load (lbs)18250
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew222
Crew RestNoYesNo
Jump SeatYesYesNo
Total Seats141412
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats161910
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTAFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats121210
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.6
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25300
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPearlPassportPW308C
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition7000
Thrust (lbs)15125189207000
No. of Engines222
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15
Dimensions
Length (ft)9611166.4
Wingspan (ft)9410470.2
Cabin Width (ft)887.7
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.26.2
Cabin Length (ft)40.854.526.2
Overall Height (ft)25.52723.2
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17.1
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)131