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Bombardier Global 5500 vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G800

In category terms, the Bombardier Global 5500 and Gulfstream G500 are typically considered large-cabin business jets, while the Dassault Falcon 6X and Gulfstream G800 sit in the ultra-long-range, ultra-large-cabin class, with the G800 being the most range-focused. For range, the Global 5500 is generally around 5,900 nautical miles, the G500 about 5,300 nautical miles, the Falcon 6X about 5,500 nautical miles, and the G800 roughly 8,000 nautical miles, making it the clear leader for nonstop intercontinental missions. Passenger capacity overlaps but trends upward with cabin size: the Global 5500 and G500 are commonly configured for about 8 to 14 passengers, the Falcon 6X often about 12 to 16, and the G800 typically around 12 to 19 depending on layout. In practice, the Global 5500 and G500 fit long-range missions with strong cabin comfort, the Falcon 6X emphasizes a very wide, tall cabin with transoceanic reach, and the G800 targets the longest city pairs with higher typical seating flexibility.

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