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.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 5500 | Dassault Falcon 6X | Dassault Falcon 900LX | Gulfstream G500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.49 | $ 7.74 | $ 7.57 | $ 9.00 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 17 | 16 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Global 5500 | 6X | 900LX | G500 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 5900 | 5500 | 4750 | 5200 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.63 | $ 0.90 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 16 | 14 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 14 | 14 | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,895 | $ 3,845 | $ 3,588 | $ 4,644 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy III | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 504 | 516 | 498 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $46,000,000 | $49,500,000 | $44,000,000 | $47,500,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | 22450 | 30650 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Total Seats | 14 | 17 | 16 | 12 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 16 | 14 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 14 | 14 | 10 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 10.2 | 9.6 | 10.7 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 29200 | 25300 | 31900 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 3900 | — | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Pearl | PW812D | TFE731-60 | PW814GA |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 5000 | 5000 | 10000 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 15125 | 14000 | 5000 | 15144 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 17 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 15 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 96 | 84.3 | 66.4 | 91.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 94 | 85.1 | 70.2 | 86.3 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 8.5 | 7.7 | 7.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6.2 | 6.4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 40.8 | 40.4 | 33.2 | 41.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.5 | 24.5 | 24.8 | 25.5 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1843 | 1264 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 27.5 | 23.5 | 26.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 140 | 127 | 230 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | Flat Floor |