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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.

SpecBombardier Global 5500Dassault Falcon 6XGulfstream G500Gulfstream G600
Summary
Cockpit2322
DOC / nm$ 9.49$ 7.74$ 9.00$ 9.28
Min Crew2244
Total Seats14171212
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameGlobal 55006XG500G600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA
Max Range (nm)5900550052006500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.64$ 0.90$ 0.93
Max Cabin Seats16161919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats12141010
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,895$ 3,845$ 4,644$ 4,789
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIIGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)504516516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$46,000,000$49,500,000$47,500,000$58,500,000
Useful Load (lbs)3065040560
Cabin
Cockpit2322
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2244
Crew RestNoNoNoYes
Jump SeatYesYesYesYes
Total Seats14171212
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats16161919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats12141010
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.210.710.7
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)292003190031900
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPearlPW812DPW814GAPW815GA
TBO (hrs)On-Condition50001000010000
Thrust (lbs)15125140001514415680
No. of Engines2222
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 15ISA + 15
Dimensions
Length (ft)9684.391.296.1
Wingspan (ft)9485.186.394.1
Cabin Width (ft)88.57.67.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.56.46.4
Cabin Length (ft)40.840.441.545.2
Overall Height (ft)25.524.525.525.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1843
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.36.16.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)27.526.330.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140230230
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor