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Bombardier Global 5500 vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Gulfstream G400

The Bombardier Global 5500 and Gulfstream G400 sit in the large-cabin, long-range business-jet category, while the Dassault Falcon 2000LXS is typically positioned as a super-midsize to large-cabin jet with a shorter mission profile. In range terms, the Global 5500 is generally around the 5,900 nautical mile class, enabling true intercontinental city pairs. The Falcon 2000LXS is commonly quoted around 4,000 nautical miles, favoring transcontinental missions with strong short-field capability. The Gulfstream G400 is marketed as a long-range large-cabin aircraft, with published range around 4,200 nautical miles, placing it between the Falcon 2000LXS and Global 5500 for nonstop reach. For passenger capacity, all three are usually configured for about 8 to 12 passengers, with maximum certified layouts higher depending on interior choice. In typical executive configurations, the Global 5500 often emphasizes longer-haul comfort for 10–13 passengers, the Falcon 2000LXS commonly seats 8–10, and the G400 is expected to land in a similar 9–12 passenger range.

SpecBombardier Global 5500Dassault Falcon 2000LXSGulfstream G400
Summary
Cockpit22—
DOC / nm$ 9.49$ 6.38—
Min Crew224
Total Seats141212
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft NameGlobal 55002000LXSG400
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA—
Max Range (nm)590041554200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.80—
Max Cabin Seats161019
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED—
Standard Cabin Seats1210—
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,895$ 3,073—
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)504490539
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$46,000,000$35,100,00034500000
Useful Load (lbs)—1825030650
Cabin
Cockpit22—
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing—
Min Crew22—
Crew RestNoNo—
Jump SeatYesNo—
Total Seats1412—
Galley LocationFWDFWD—
Max Cabin Seats1610—
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFT—
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley—
Standard Cabin Seats1210—
Cabin Pressure (psi)—9.6—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—25300—
Engine
FADECYesYes—
ModelPearlPW308C—
TBO (hrs)On-Condition7000—
Thrust (lbs)151257000—
No. of Engines22—
Flat Rating—ISA + 15—
Dimensions
Length (ft)9666.4—
Wingspan (ft)9470.2—
Cabin Width (ft)87.7—
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.2—
Cabin Length (ft)40.826.2—
Overall Height (ft)25.523.2—
Aisle Step (ft)—Flat Floor—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)—1024—
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—6.3—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—17.1—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—131—