Bombardier Global 5500 vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G650er vs Gulfstream G700
All five are long-range business jets, but they span two clear size classes. The Bombardier Global 5500 and Gulfstream G500 sit in the large-cabin, long-range category. The Global 5500 is generally the longer-legged of the two, with roughly 5,900 nm range versus about 5,300 nm for the G500, and both typically seat around 8–14 passengers depending on layout. The Dassault Falcon 6X is a large-cabin, long-range jet with range around 5,500 nm and a similarly flexible cabin count, commonly 10–14. The Gulfstream G650ER and G700 are ultra-long-range, large/extra-large cabin aircraft. The G650ER is optimized for maximum range at roughly 7,500 nm, usually configured around 11–16 passengers. The G700 pairs ultra-long range (about 7,750 nm) with the largest and most flexible cabin of this group, commonly 12–19 passengers, making it the most capacity- and cabin-space-oriented option while also leading on range.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 5500 | Dassault Falcon 6X | Gulfstream G500 | Gulfstream G650ER | Gulfstream G700 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.49 | $ 7.74 | $ 9.00 | $ 9.39 | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 17 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Global 5500 | 6X | G500 | G650ER | G700 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 5900 | 5500 | 5200 | 7500 | 7500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.90 | $ 0.78 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,895 | $ 3,845 | $ 4,644 | $ 4,844 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy III | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 504 | 516 | 516 | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $46,000,000 | $49,500,000 | $47,500,000 | $60,000,000 | $78,000,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | 30650 | 49500 | — |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | Yes | Optional |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | 14 | 17 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 12 |
| 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 | BR725 A1-12 | Pearl 700 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 5000 | 10000 | On-Condition | On Condition |
| Thrust (lbs) | 15125 | 14000 | 15144 | 16900 | 18250 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 17 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 96 | 84.3 | 91.2 | 99.8 | 109.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 94 | 85.1 | 86.3 | 99.6 | 103 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 8.5 | 7.6 | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.25 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 40.8 | 40.4 | 41.5 | 46.9 | 56.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.5 | 24.5 | 25.5 | 25.7 | 25.4 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1843 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 6.3 | 6.1 | 6.7 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 27.5 | 26.3 | 32.7 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 140 | 230 | 235 | 195 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |