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Bombardier Global 5500 vs Dassault Falcon 10x vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Gulfstream G400

All four are large-cabin business jets, but they span different capability tiers. The Bombardier Global 5500 is a long-range large-cabin jet aimed at intercontinental missions, offering a range of about 5,900 nautical miles and typically seating around 8–12 passengers (with higher-density layouts possible). Dassault’s Falcon 6X is a newer large-cabin, long-range twin designed for comfort and efficiency, with roughly 5,500 nautical miles of range and a typical capacity of about 10–14 passengers. The Gulfstream G400 sits in the large-cabin long-range segment as well, with a published range around 4,200 nautical miles and typical seating near 10–12 passengers, making it more “transcontinental-plus” than true ultra-long-range. The Dassault Falcon 10X is the step-up ultra-long-range flagship in this group, targeting the longest missions with about 7,500 nautical miles of range and generally accommodating roughly 10–16 passengers depending on layout. In short, the 10X leads on range and cabin scale, the Global 5500 and 6X cluster in the intercontinental tier, and the G400 emphasizes range at the lower end of this set.

SpecBombardier Global 5500Dassault Falcon 10XDassault Falcon 6XGulfstream G400
Summary
Cockpit223
DOC / nm$ 9.49$ 7.74
Min Crew2224
Total Seats14171712
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft NameGlobal 550010X6XG400
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)5900750555004200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats16161619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats121414
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,895$2,770$ 3,845
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Digital Flight Control SystemHoneywell Primus EASy IIIGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)504516516539
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$46,000,000$ 75,000,000$49,500,00034500000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Useful Load (lbs)3690030650
Cabin
Cockpit23
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatYesYes
Total Seats1417
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1616
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats1214
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.2
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPearlPW812D
TBO (hrs)On-Condition5000
Thrust (lbs)1512514000
No. of Engines22
Flat RatingISA + 17
Dimensions
Length (ft)9684.3
Wingspan (ft)9485.1
Cabin Width (ft)88.5
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.5
Cabin Length (ft)40.840.4
Overall Height (ft)25.524.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1843
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)27.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140