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Bombardier Global 5500 vs Cessna Citation Hemisphere vs Dassault Falcon 7x vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G500

Bombardier’s Global 5500 and Gulfstream’s G500 sit in the large-cabin, long-range class, typically configured for about 12–16 passengers and optimized for intercontinental missions. The Global 5500 is generally cited around 5,900 nautical miles of range, while the G500 is commonly quoted around 5,300 nautical miles, both supporting nonstop city pairs that push beyond North Atlantic capability. Dassault’s Falcon 7X is also a large-cabin, long-range trijet, usually accommodating roughly 12–16 passengers, with published range around 5,950 nautical miles and strong short-field and runway-performance flexibility relative to many peers. Embraer’s Praetor 600 is a super-midsize jet: smaller cabin than the three above, typically about 8–12 passengers, with long legs for its class at roughly 4,000–4,018 nautical miles. Cessna’s Citation Hemisphere was positioned as a large-cabin, long-range aircraft, marketed around 4,500 nautical miles and about 9–12 passengers in typical layouts, but it was canceled and never entered service, so comparisons are based on announced targets rather than in-service performance.

SpecBombardier Global 5500Cessna Citation HemisphereDassault Falcon 7XEmbraer Praetor 600Gulfstream G500
Summary
Cockpit22322
DOC / nm$ 9.49$ 6.34$ 7.75$ 6.74$ 9.00
Min Crew22224
Total Seats1412171012
ManufacturerBombardierCessna CitationDassault FalconEmbraerGulfstream
Aircraft NameGlobal 5500Hemisphere7XPraetor 600G500
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)59004500595040185200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.63$ 0.65$ 0.84$ 0.90
Max Cabin Seats1613161219
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats121014810
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,895$ 3,200$ 3,850$ 3,141$ 4,644
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell SmartViewHoneywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)504504516542516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$46,000,000$35,000,000$53,800,000$20,995,000$47,500,000
Useful Load (lbs)3360030650
Cabin
Cockpit22322
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22224
Crew RestNoNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoYesNoYes
Total Seats1412171012
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1613161219
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFTFWD / AFTAFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats121014810
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)500039005800
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.29.710.7
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)292002714031900
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelPearlSilvercrestPW307AHTF7500EPW814GA
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition7200On-Condition10000
Thrust (lbs)15125100006402752815144
No. of Engines22322
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 18ISA + 15
Fuel Capacity (gal)1963
Dimensions
Length (ft)9676.768.191.2
Wingspan (ft)948670.586.3
Cabin Width (ft)87.76.87.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.266.4
Cabin Length (ft)40.839.124.141.5
Overall Height (ft)25.525.72125.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1552
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.34.76.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)26.221.326.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14045230
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110