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.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 5500 | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Dassault Falcon 7X | Gulfstream G400 | Gulfstream G500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.49 | $ 6.38 | $ 7.75 | — | $ 9.00 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 12 | 17 | 12 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Global 5500 | 2000LXS | 7X | G400 | G500 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | — | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 5900 | 4155 | 5950 | 4200 | 5200 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.65 | — | $ 0.90 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 10 | 16 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | — | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 10 | 14 | — | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,895 | $ 3,073 | $ 3,850 | — | $ 4,644 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 504 | 490 | 516 | 539 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $46,000,000 | $35,100,000 | $53,800,000 | 34500000 | $47,500,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 18250 | 33600 | 30650 | 30650 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 4 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | — | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | Yes | — | Yes |
| Total Seats | 14 | 12 | 17 | — | 12 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | — | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 10 | 16 | — | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT | — | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | — | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 10 | 14 | — | 10 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9.6 | 10.2 | — | 10.7 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 25300 | 29200 | — | 31900 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 3900 | — | — |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | Yes |
| Model | Pearl | PW308C | PW307A | — | PW814GA |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 7000 | 7200 | — | 10000 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 15125 | 7000 | 6402 | — | 15144 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | — | ISA + 15 |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 96 | 66.4 | 76.7 | — | 91.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 94 | 70.2 | 86 | — | 86.3 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 7.7 | 7.7 | — | 7.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | — | 6.4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 40.8 | 26.2 | 39.1 | — | 41.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.5 | 23.2 | 25.7 | — | 25.5 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | — | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1024 | 1552 | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 6.3 | 6.3 | — | 6.1 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 17.1 | 26.2 | — | 26.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 131 | 140 | — | 230 |