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

All four are large-cabin business jets in the long-range segment, but they span slightly different performance tiers. The Bombardier Global 5500 is positioned as a long-range large-cabin jet, offering about 5,900 nautical miles of range and typically accommodating around 13–16 passengers depending on layout. The Dassault Falcon 6X is a newer large-cabin long-range design emphasizing cabin cross-section and comfort, with roughly 5,500 nautical miles of range and typical seating in the 12–16 passenger range. The Dassault Falcon 7X sits a step higher in range and mission flexibility, remaining a flagship ultra-long-range tri-jet with about 5,950 nautical miles of range and commonly configured for about 12–16 passengers. The Gulfstream G500 is a large-cabin long-range jet with strong speed and avionics pedigree, offering roughly 5,200 nautical miles of range and typical seating around 12–15 passengers. In short, Global 5500 and Falcon 7X cluster near ~6,000 nm capability, Falcon 6X is close behind with a notably roomy cabin, and the G500 trades some range for Gulfstream performance characteristics.

SpecBombardier Global 5500Dassault Falcon 6XDassault Falcon 7XGulfstream G500
Summary
Cockpit2332
DOC / nm$ 9.49$ 7.74$ 7.75$ 9.00
Min Crew2224
Total Seats14171712
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft NameGlobal 55006X7XG500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)5900550059505200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.64$ 0.65$ 0.90
Max Cabin Seats16161619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats12141410
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,895$ 3,845$ 3,850$ 4,644
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIIHoneywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)504516516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$46,000,000$49,500,000$53,800,000$47,500,000
Useful Load (lbs)3360030650
Cabin
Cockpit2332
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2224
Crew RestNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesYesYesYes
Total Seats14171712
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats16161619
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats12141410
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.210.210.7
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)292002920031900
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39003900
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPearlPW812DPW307APW814GA
TBO (hrs)On-Condition5000720010000
Thrust (lbs)1512514000640215144
No. of Engines2232
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 17ISA + 15
Dimensions
Length (ft)9684.376.791.2
Wingspan (ft)9485.18686.3
Cabin Width (ft)88.57.77.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.56.26.4
Cabin Length (ft)40.840.439.141.5
Overall Height (ft)25.524.525.725.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)18431552
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.36.36.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)27.526.226.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140140230
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor