Bombardier Global 5500 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Dassault Falcon 900lx vs Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G700
By category, the Bombardier Global 5500, Dassault Falcon 900LX, and Gulfstream G280 sit in the “large-cabin” class, while the Dassault Falcon 8X is typically “ultra-long-range,” and the Bombardier Global 7500 and Gulfstream G700 are “flagship/ultra-long-range” large-cabin jets. On range, the Gulfstream G280 is shortest at roughly 3,600 nm. The Falcon 900LX is next at about 4,750 nm, followed by the Global 5500 around 5,900 nm. Stepping into true long-haul, the Falcon 8X is about 6,450 nm. At the top end, the Global 7500 leads at roughly 7,700 nm, with the G700 close behind around 7,500 nm, all depending on payload, winds, and reserves. For passenger capacity, typical executive layouts usually seat about 8–14 across these models. The G280 generally carries around 8–10. The Falcon 900LX and Global 5500 commonly seat about 10–14. The Falcon 8X, Global 7500, and G700 often seat about 12–16, with maximum certified counts typically higher in high-density configurations.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 5500 | Bombardier Global 7500 | Dassault Falcon 8X | Dassault Falcon 900LX | Gulfstream G280 | Gulfstream G700 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.49 | $ 9.50 | $ 7.66 | $ 7.57 | $ 6.57 | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 10 | 16 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Global 5500 | Global 7500 | 8X | 900LX | G280 | G700 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 5900 | 7700 | 6450 | 4750 | 3600 | 7500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.63 | $ 0.82 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,895 | $ 4,900 | $ 3,805 | $ 3,588 | $ 3,168 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 504 | 516 | 516 | 498 | 481 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $46,000,000 | $75,000,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $44,000,000 | $24,900,000 | $78,000,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | — | — | — | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | 36900 | 22450 | 15550 | — |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | No | Yes | No | No | No | Optional |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Total Seats | 14 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 10 | 16 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 12 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 4500 | 3900 | — | 5800 | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 10.2 | 9.6 | 9.2 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 29200 | 25300 | 25000 | — |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Model | Pearl | Passport | PW307D | TFE731-60 | HTF7250G | Pearl 700 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | 5000 | On-Condition | On Condition |
| Thrust (lbs) | 15125 | 18920 | 6722 | 5000 | 7624 | 18250 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 17 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 96 | 111 | 80.2 | 66.4 | 66.9 | 109.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 94 | 104 | 86.3 | 70.2 | 63 | 103 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 8 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 6.9 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 6.25 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 40.8 | 54.5 | 42.7 | 33.2 | 25.9 | 56.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.5 | 27 | 26.1 | 24.8 | 21.4 | 25.4 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 1695 | 1264 | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 6.3 | 6.3 | 5.4 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 29.2 | 23.5 | 17.7 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 140 | 127 | 154 | 195 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | — | 0.3 | Flat Floor |