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Bombardier Global 5500 vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Dassault Falcon 7x vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G500

All five are long-range large-cabin business jets, but they span different performance tiers. The Bombardier Global 5500 and Gulfstream G500 sit in the upper large-cabin segment, typically offering ranges around the low‑to‑mid 5,000‑nautical‑mile class and generally accommodating about 8–12 passengers in common layouts, with higher-density configurations possible. Dassault’s Falcon 6X is a newer large-cabin twin with a range in the mid‑5,000‑nautical‑mile class and similar typical capacity, emphasizing cabin cross-section and comfort. The Falcon 7X, 8X, and 6X are notable for three‑engine (7X/8X) or advanced twin (6X) designs and strong runway performance flexibility. The Falcon 7X is a proven long‑range tri‑jet, commonly in the mid‑5,000‑nautical‑mile bracket with roughly 8–12 passengers typical. The Falcon 8X is the longest‑range of this Dassault group, extending into the 6,000+‑nautical‑mile class and often configured for 8–14 passengers. Overall, the 8X leads on range, while the Global 5500, G500, 6X, and 7X cluster slightly below, with broadly comparable passenger counts depending on cabin layout.

SpecBombardier Global 5500Dassault Falcon 6XDassault Falcon 7XDassault Falcon 8XGulfstream G500
Summary
Cockpit23322
DOC / nm$ 9.49$ 7.74$ 7.75$ 7.66$ 9.00
Min Crew22224
Total Seats1417171712
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconDassault FalconDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft NameGlobal 55006X7X8XG500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)59005500595064505200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.64$ 0.65$ 0.64$ 0.90
Max Cabin Seats1616161619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats1214141410
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,895$ 3,845$ 3,850$ 3,805$ 4,644
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIIHoneywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)504516516516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$46,000,000$49,500,000$53,800,000$ 62,500,000$47,500,000
Useful Load (lbs)336003690030650
Cabin
Cockpit23332
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22224
Crew RestNoNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesYesYesYesYes
Total Seats1417171712
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1616161619
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats1214141410
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.210.210.210.7
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200292002920031900
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)390039003900
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelPearlPW812DPW307APW307DPW814GA
TBO (hrs)On-Condition50007200On-Condition10000
Thrust (lbs)15125140006402672215144
No. of Engines22332
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 17ISA + 17ISA + 15
Dimensions
Length (ft)9684.376.780.291.2
Wingspan (ft)9485.18686.386.3
Cabin Width (ft)88.57.77.77.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.56.26.26.4
Cabin Length (ft)40.840.439.142.741.5
Overall Height (ft)25.524.525.726.125.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)184315521695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.36.36.36.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)27.526.229.226.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140140140230
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor