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Bombardier Global 5500 vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Gulfstream G500 vs Pilatus Pc 24

By category, the Bombardier Global 5500, Dassault Falcon 6X, and Gulfstream G500 are large-cabin, long-range business jets aimed at intercontinental missions, while the Pilatus PC‑24 is a smaller “super versatile jet” positioned closer to a light-to-midsize class with rugged-field flexibility. In range, the Global 5500 is typically cited around 5,900 nautical miles, the Falcon 6X about 5,500 nautical miles, and the G500 about 5,300 nautical miles, all enabling nonstop city pairs such as North America to Western Europe depending on winds and payload. The PC‑24 is notably shorter-range at roughly 2,000 nautical miles class, better suited to regional and some transcontinental missions with stops. For passenger capacity, these large-cabin jets commonly seat around 12–16 passengers in typical executive layouts, with the Global 5500 and Falcon 6X often configured toward the higher end of that range and the G500 similar. The PC‑24 typically carries about 6–10 passengers in executive configurations, trading cabin size and range for operational versatility.

SpecBombardier Global 5500Dassault Falcon 6XGulfstream G500Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2322
DOC / nm$ 9.49$ 7.74$ 9.00$ 3.71
Min Crew2241
Total Seats1417126
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconGulfstreamPilatus
Aircraft NameGlobal 55006XG500PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)5900550052002076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.64$ 0.90$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats16161910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats1214106
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,895$ 3,845$ 4,644$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIIGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)504516516440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$46,000,000$49,500,000$47,500,000$11,800,000
Useful Load (lbs)306506680
Cabin
Cockpit2322
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2241
Crew RestNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesYesYesNo
Total Seats1417126
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats16161910
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats1214106
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.210.79.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)292003190023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPearlPW812DPW814GAFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On-Condition5000100005000
Thrust (lbs)1512514000151443435
No. of Engines2222
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 15ISA + 23
Dimensions
Length (ft)9684.391.252.2
Wingspan (ft)9485.186.355.8
Cabin Width (ft)88.57.65.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.56.45.1
Cabin Length (ft)40.840.441.523
Overall Height (ft)25.524.525.517.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1843
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.36.13.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)27.526.317
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14023090
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor