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Bombardier Global 5500 vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Dassault Falcon 7x vs Gulfstream G400 vs Gulfstream G500

In category terms, the Bombardier Global 5500 and Dassault Falcon 7X sit in the large-cabin, long-range class, while the Dassault Falcon 2000LXS and Gulfstream G400 are large-cabin but more “super-midsize to large-cabin crossover” aircraft with shorter intercontinental reach. The Gulfstream G500 is typically positioned in the large-cabin, long-range segment, bridging capability below Gulfstream’s ultra-long-range flagships. On range, the Global 5500 and Falcon 7X are the longest-legged of this group, generally suited to long intercontinental missions. The G500 is also strongly long-range, usually a step behind the very longest options here depending on payload and conditions. The G400 and Falcon 2000LXS offer solid transoceanic or extended regional range, but are more often optimized for transcontinental missions rather than the longest nonstop city pairs. For passenger capacity, all five are commonly configured for roughly 8 to 16 passengers, but typical layouts differ: the Falcon 2000LXS and G400 are often arranged around 8–12, while the Global 5500, Falcon 7X, and G500 more commonly support 10–16 in higher-comfort multi-zone cabins.

SpecBombardier Global 5500Dassault Falcon 2000LXSDassault Falcon 7XGulfstream G400Gulfstream G500
Summary
Cockpit223—2
DOC / nm$ 9.49$ 6.38$ 7.75—$ 9.00
Min Crew22244
Total Seats1412171212
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconDassault FalconGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameGlobal 55002000LXS7XG400G500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA—In Development
Max Range (nm)59004155595042005200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.80$ 0.65—$ 0.90
Max Cabin Seats1610161919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED—Un-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats121014—10
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,895$ 3,073$ 3,850—$ 4,644
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)504490516539516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$46,000,000$35,100,000$53,800,00034500000$47,500,000
Useful Load (lbs)—18250336003065030650
Cabin
Cockpit223—2
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing—2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew222—4
Crew RestNoNoNo—No
Jump SeatYesNoYes—Yes
Total Seats141217—12
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD—FWD
Max Cabin Seats161016—19
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFTFWD / AFT—FWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley—Galley
Standard Cabin Seats121014—10
Cabin Pressure (psi)—9.610.2—10.7
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—2530029200—31900
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)——3900——
Engine
FADECYesYesYes—Yes
ModelPearlPW308CPW307A—PW814GA
TBO (hrs)On-Condition70007200—10000
Thrust (lbs)1512570006402—15144
No. of Engines223—2
Flat Rating—ISA + 15ISA + 17—ISA + 15
Dimensions
Length (ft)9666.476.7—91.2
Wingspan (ft)9470.286—86.3
Cabin Width (ft)87.77.7—7.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.26.2—6.4
Cabin Length (ft)40.826.239.1—41.5
Overall Height (ft)25.523.225.7—25.5
Aisle Step (ft)—Flat Floor——Flat Floor
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)—10241552——
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—6.36.3—6.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—17.126.2—26.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—131140—230