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Bombardier Global 5500 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 category, typically carrying about 13–16 passengers. The Global 5500 is commonly quoted around 5,900 nm range, while the G500 is usually cited near 5,300 nm, making the Global 5500 the longer-legged of the two. Stepping up, the Dassault Falcon 6X targets the ultra-long-range large-cabin segment with a typical capacity around 12–16 and a published range near 5,500 nm, emphasizing wide-cabin comfort more than maximum distance. The Gulfstream G650ER and Bombardier Global 8000 are established/next-generation ultra-long-range flagships, generally configured for roughly 14–19 passengers. The G650ER is typically listed around 7,500 nm, while the Global 8000 is marketed around 8,000 nm, aiming to lead on range. At the top end, the Gulfstream G700 is an ultra-long-range, very large-cabin aircraft, often arranged for about 13–19 passengers, with a published range around 7,750 nm, prioritizing cabin volume and amenities alongside intercontinental reach.

SpecBombardier Global 5500Bombardier Global 8000Dassault Falcon 6XGulfstream G500Gulfstream G650ERGulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit223223
DOC / nm$ 9.49$ 9.50$ 7.74$ 9.00$ 9.39
Min Crew242444
Total Seats141917121416
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierDassault FalconGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameGlobal 5500Global 80006XG500G650ERG700
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)590080005500520075007500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.79$ 0.64$ 0.90$ 0.78
Max Cabin Seats161916191919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats121214101212
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,895$ 4,900$ 3,845$ 4,644$ 4,844
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Enhanced and Synthetic Vision SystemsHoneywell Primus EASy IIIGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)504626.7516516516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$46,000,000$78,000,000$49,500,000$47,500,000$60,000,000$78,000,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Max Passengers19
Useful Load (lbs)3065049500
Cabin
Cockpit223222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew242444
Crew RestNoYesNoNoYesOptional
Jump SeatYesYesYesYesYesYes
Total Seats141917121416
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats161916191919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats121214101212
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)2,9003900
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.210.710.7
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)292003190031900
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelPearlPassportPW812DPW814GABR725 A1-12Pearl 700
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition500010000On-ConditionOn Condition
Thrust (lbs)151251892014000151441690018250
No. of Engines222222
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17ISA + 15ISA + 15
Dimensions
Length (ft)9611184.391.299.8109.9
Wingspan (ft)9410485.186.399.6103
Cabin Width (ft)888.57.68.28.2
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.26.56.46.56.25
Cabin Length (ft)40.854.540.441.546.956.9
Overall Height (ft)25.52724.525.525.725.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1843
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.36.16.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)27.526.332.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140230235195
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor