Bombardier Global 5500 vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G600
All five are large-cabin, long-range business jets, but they split into “ultra‑long‑range” and “long‑range” tiers. The Bombardier Global 5500 is an ultra‑long‑range jet, typically offering about 5,900 nm of range and seating commonly in the 12–16 passenger class depending on layout. Dassault’s Falcon 6X is a large‑cabin, long‑range jet with roughly 5,500 nm range and similar typical capacity around 12–16, emphasizing a very wide cabin. The Falcon 8X steps up to ultra‑long‑range capability at about 6,450 nm, again generally configured for roughly 12–16, with strong long-haul flexibility. Gulfstream’s G500 sits in the large‑cabin, long‑range category at around 5,300 nm and is usually arranged for about 12–16. The Gulfstream G600 moves into the ultra‑long‑range tier at about 6,600 nm, with typical configurations also around 12–16, and is often compared most directly with the longest‑range options here.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 5500 | Dassault Falcon 6X | Dassault Falcon 8X | Gulfstream G500 | Gulfstream G600 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.49 | $ 7.74 | $ 7.66 | $ 9.00 | $ 9.28 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Global 5500 | 6X | 8X | G500 | G600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA |
| Max Range (nm) | 5900 | 5500 | 6450 | 5200 | 6500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.90 | $ 0.93 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,895 | $ 3,845 | $ 3,805 | $ 4,644 | $ 4,789 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy III | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 504 | 516 | 516 | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $46,000,000 | $49,500,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $47,500,000 | $58,500,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | 36900 | 30650 | 40560 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | 14 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 12 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 10 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.7 | 10.7 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 29200 | 29200 | 31900 | 31900 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 3900 | 3900 | — | — |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Pearl | PW812D | PW307D | PW814GA | PW815GA |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 5000 | On-Condition | 10000 | 10000 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 15125 | 14000 | 6722 | 15144 | 15680 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 17 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 96 | 84.3 | 80.2 | 91.2 | 96.1 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 94 | 85.1 | 86.3 | 86.3 | 94.1 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 8.5 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 7.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6.2 | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 40.8 | 40.4 | 42.7 | 41.5 | 45.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.5 | 24.5 | 26.1 | 25.5 | 25.3 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1843 | 1695 | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 27.5 | 29.2 | 26.3 | 30.2 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 140 | 140 | 230 | 230 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |