Bombardier Global 5500 vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G600
All four are large-cabin, long-range business jets, but they span slightly different segments. The Bombardier Global 5500 sits in the ultra–long-range category with a typically quoted range around 5,900–6,000 nautical miles and usually carries about 8–16 passengers depending on configuration. Dassault’s Falcon 6X is a modern large-cabin, long-range jet, generally advertised around 5,500 nautical miles, and is commonly configured for roughly 10–16 passengers, emphasizing cabin width and comfort. Gulfstream’s G500 is a large-cabin, long-range aircraft with an advertised range near 5,300 nautical miles and typical seating around 9–16 passengers, often positioned as a slightly shorter-range sibling to larger Gulfstreams. The Gulfstream G600 moves up within the large/ultra–long-range space, with range commonly cited around 6,600 nautical miles and typical capacity similar at about 10–17 passengers, offering the most reach of this group. In short, the G600 and Global 5500 lead on range, while the 6X and G500 cluster a step below, with broadly comparable passenger capacity across all four.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 5500 | Dassault Falcon 6X | Gulfstream G500 | Gulfstream G600 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.49 | $ 7.74 | $ 9.00 | $ 9.28 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 17 | 12 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Global 5500 | 6X | G500 | G600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA |
| Max Range (nm) | 5900 | 5500 | 5200 | 6500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.90 | $ 0.93 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 14 | 10 | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,895 | $ 3,845 | $ 4,644 | $ 4,789 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy III | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 504 | 516 | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $46,000,000 | $49,500,000 | $47,500,000 | $58,500,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | 30650 | 40560 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | Yes |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | 14 | 17 | 12 | 12 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 14 | 10 | 10 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 10.2 | 10.7 | 10.7 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 29200 | 31900 | 31900 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 3900 | — | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Pearl | PW812D | PW814GA | PW815GA |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 5000 | 10000 | 10000 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 15125 | 14000 | 15144 | 15680 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 17 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 96 | 84.3 | 91.2 | 96.1 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 94 | 85.1 | 86.3 | 94.1 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 8.5 | 7.6 | 7.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 40.8 | 40.4 | 41.5 | 45.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.5 | 24.5 | 25.5 | 25.3 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1843 | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 6.3 | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 27.5 | 26.3 | 30.2 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 140 | 230 | 230 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |