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Bombardier Global 5500 vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Gulfstream G500

The Bombardier Global 5500, Dassault Falcon 6X, and Gulfstream G500 all sit in the large-cabin, long-range business jet category, aimed at intercontinental travel with premium cabins and strong runway performance. In range, the Global 5500 is typically positioned slightly ahead of the other two, offering true long-haul capability suited to many transoceanic city pairs. The Falcon 6X is also firmly long-range and is often highlighted for combining transcontinental-to-intercontinental reach with a notably wide and tall cabin in its class. The Gulfstream G500 is a large-cabin jet as well, generally a step behind the Global 5500 and Falcon 6X on maximum range, but it remains capable for many long missions and is often chosen for its speed and Gulfstream cabin experience. For passenger capacity, all three are commonly configured for about 8 to 14 passengers depending on layout, with high-density arrangements sometimes higher; typical executive configurations place them in a similar band, with differences driven more by cabin design choices than by hard limits.

SpecBombardier Global 5500Dassault Falcon 6XGulfstream G500
Summary
Cockpit232
DOC / nm$ 9.49$ 7.74$ 9.00
Min Crew224
Total Seats141712
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft NameGlobal 55006XG500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)590055005200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.64$ 0.90
Max Cabin Seats161619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats121410
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,895$ 3,845$ 4,644
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIIGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)504516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$46,000,000$49,500,000$47,500,000
Useful Load (lbs)30650
Cabin
Cockpit232
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew224
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesYesYes
Total Seats141712
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats161619
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats121410
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.210.7
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920031900
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPearlPW812DPW814GA
TBO (hrs)On-Condition500010000
Thrust (lbs)151251400015144
No. of Engines222
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 15
Dimensions
Length (ft)9684.391.2
Wingspan (ft)9485.186.3
Cabin Width (ft)88.57.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.56.4
Cabin Length (ft)40.840.441.5
Overall Height (ft)25.524.525.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1843
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.36.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)27.526.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140230
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor