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.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 5500 | Dassault Falcon 6X | Gulfstream G280 | Gulfstream G500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.49 | $ 7.74 | $ 6.57 | $ 9.00 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 17 | 10 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Global 5500 | 6X | G280 | G500 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 5900 | 5500 | 3600 | 5200 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.82 | $ 0.90 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 16 | 10 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 14 | 8 | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,895 | $ 3,845 | $ 3,168 | $ 4,644 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy III | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 504 | 516 | 481 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $46,000,000 | $49,500,000 | $24,900,000 | $47,500,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | 15550 | 30650 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted 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 | 10 | 12 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 16 | 10 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 14 | 8 | 10 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 10.2 | 9.2 | 10.7 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 29200 | 25000 | 31900 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 3900 | 5800 | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Pearl | PW812D | HTF7250G | PW814GA |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 5000 | On-Condition | 10000 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 15125 | 14000 | 7624 | 15144 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 17 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 15 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 96 | 84.3 | 66.9 | 91.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 94 | 85.1 | 63 | 86.3 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 8.5 | 6.9 | 7.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6.3 | 6.4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 40.8 | 40.4 | 25.9 | 41.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.5 | 24.5 | 21.4 | 25.5 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1843 | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 6.3 | 5.4 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 27.5 | 17.7 | 26.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 140 | 154 | 230 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | 0.3 | Flat Floor |