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.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 5500 | Dassault Falcon 10X | Dassault Falcon 6X | Gulfstream G400 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | — |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.49 | — | $ 7.74 | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 17 | 17 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Global 5500 | 10X | 6X | G400 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | — |
| Max Range (nm) | 5900 | 7505 | 5500 | 4200 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | — | $ 0.64 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 14 | 14 | — |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,895 | $2,770 | $ 3,845 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Digital Flight Control System | Honeywell Primus EASy III | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 504 | 516 | 516 | 539 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $46,000,000 | $ 75,000,000 | $49,500,000 | 34500000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | — | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 36900 | — | 30650 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | — | 3 | — |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | — | 2 | — |
| Crew Rest | No | — | No | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| Total Seats | 14 | — | 17 | — |
| Galley Location | FWD | — | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | — | 16 | — |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | — | FWD / AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | — | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | — | 14 | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 10.2 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 29200 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 3900 | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| Model | Pearl | — | PW812D | — |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | — | 5000 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 15125 | — | 14000 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | — | 2 | — |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 17 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 96 | — | 84.3 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 94 | — | 85.1 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | — | 8.5 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | — | 6.5 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 40.8 | — | 40.4 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.5 | — | 24.5 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 1843 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 6.3 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 27.5 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 140 | — |