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.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 5500 | Cessna Citation Hemisphere | Dassault Falcon 7X | Embraer Praetor 600 | Gulfstream G500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.49 | $ 6.34 | $ 7.75 | $ 6.74 | $ 9.00 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 12 | 17 | 10 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Global 5500 | Hemisphere | 7X | Praetor 600 | G500 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 5900 | 4500 | 5950 | 4018 | 5200 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.63 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.90 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 13 | 16 | 12 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,895 | $ 3,200 | $ 3,850 | $ 3,141 | $ 4,644 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell SmartView | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 504 | 504 | 516 | 542 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $46,000,000 | $35,000,000 | $53,800,000 | $20,995,000 | $47,500,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | 33600 | — | 30650 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Total Seats | 14 | 12 | 17 | 10 | 12 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 13 | 16 | 12 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 10 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 5000 | 3900 | 5800 | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 10.2 | 9.7 | 10.7 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 29200 | 27140 | 31900 |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Pearl | Silvercrest | PW307A | HTF7500E | PW814GA |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 7200 | On-Condition | 10000 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 15125 | 10000 | 6402 | 7528 | 15144 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 17 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 15 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | 1963 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 96 | — | 76.7 | 68.1 | 91.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 94 | — | 86 | 70.5 | 86.3 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | — | 7.7 | 6.8 | 7.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | — | 6.2 | 6 | 6.4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 40.8 | — | 39.1 | 24.1 | 41.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.5 | — | 25.7 | 21 | 25.5 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 1552 | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 6.3 | 4.7 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 26.2 | 21.3 | 26.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 140 | 45 | 230 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 110 | — |