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Bombardier Global 5500 vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G500

The Bombardier Global 5500 and Gulfstream G500 sit in the large-cabin, long-range class, while the Dassault Falcon 6X is a long-range large-cabin aircraft with an especially wide cabin, and the Gulfstream G280 is a super-midsize jet positioned a step below in cabin volume and range. For range, the Global 5500 is typically cited around 5,900 nautical miles, the Falcon 6X around 5,500 nautical miles, the G500 around 5,300 nautical miles, and the G280 around 3,600 nautical miles, making the first three better suited to longer intercontinental missions while the G280 is optimized for shorter transoceanic or continental routes. In passenger capacity, all can be configured in multiple layouts, but typical executive seating is generally about 8 to 16 for the Global 5500, about 12 to 16 for the Falcon 6X, about 8 to 14 for the G500, and about 8 to 10 for the G280, with maximum certified counts higher depending on configuration.

SpecBombardier Global 5500Dassault Falcon 6XGulfstream G280Gulfstream G500
Summary
Cockpit2322
DOC / nm$ 9.49$ 7.74$ 6.57$ 9.00
Min Crew2224
Total Seats14171012
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameGlobal 55006XG280G500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)5900550036005200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.64$ 0.82$ 0.90
Max Cabin Seats16161019
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats1214810
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,895$ 3,845$ 3,168$ 4,644
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIIGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)504516481516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$46,000,000$49,500,000$24,900,000$47,500,000
Useful Load (lbs)1555030650
Cabin
Cockpit2322
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2224
Crew RestNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesYesNoYes
Total Seats14171012
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats16161019
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTAFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats1214810
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.29.210.7
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)292002500031900
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39005800
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPearlPW812DHTF7250GPW814GA
TBO (hrs)On-Condition5000On-Condition10000
Thrust (lbs)1512514000762415144
No. of Engines2222
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 17ISA + 15
Dimensions
Length (ft)9684.366.991.2
Wingspan (ft)9485.16386.3
Cabin Width (ft)88.56.97.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.56.36.4
Cabin Length (ft)40.840.425.941.5
Overall Height (ft)25.524.521.425.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1843
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.35.46.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)27.517.726.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140154230
Aisle Step (ft)0.3Flat Floor