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Bombardier Global 5500 vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Dassault Falcon 900lx vs Gulfstream G500

The Bombardier Global 5500 and Gulfstream G500 are large-cabin, long-range business jets typically positioned for transcontinental missions and some intercontinental city pairs. The Global 5500 generally offers the longest reach of this group at about 5,900 nautical miles, while the G500 is close behind at roughly 5,300 nautical miles. Both commonly seat around 8 to 12 passengers in typical executive layouts, with higher-density configurations possible. Dassault’s Falcon 6X is a newer large-cabin, long-range design with a range of about 5,500 nautical miles, slotting between the Global 5500 and G500 on reach. It also typically carries about 8 to 12 passengers, emphasizing cabin comfort and volume. The Falcon 900LX is a large-cabin, long-range tri-jet, generally optimized for flexibility and runway performance, but with shorter range than the others at about 4,750 nautical miles. Passenger capacity is broadly similar in typical use, commonly around 8 to 12, though it can be configured for more.

SpecBombardier Global 5500Dassault Falcon 6XDassault Falcon 900LXGulfstream G500
Summary
Cockpit2322
DOC / nm$ 9.49$ 7.74$ 7.57$ 9.00
Min Crew2224
Total Seats14171612
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft NameGlobal 55006X900LXG500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)5900550047505200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.64$ 0.63$ 0.90
Max Cabin Seats16161419
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats12141410
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,895$ 3,845$ 3,588$ 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)504516498516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$46,000,000$49,500,000$44,000,000$47,500,000
Useful Load (lbs)2245030650
Cabin
Cockpit2322
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2224
Crew RestNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesYesNoYes
Total Seats14171612
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats16161419
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTAFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats12141410
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.29.610.7
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)292002530031900
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPearlPW812DTFE731-60PW814GA
TBO (hrs)On-Condition5000500010000
Thrust (lbs)1512514000500015144
No. of Engines2232
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 17ISA + 15
Dimensions
Length (ft)9684.366.491.2
Wingspan (ft)9485.170.286.3
Cabin Width (ft)88.57.77.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.56.26.4
Cabin Length (ft)40.840.433.241.5
Overall Height (ft)25.524.524.825.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)18431264
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.36.36.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)27.523.526.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140127230
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor