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Bombardier Global 5500 vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Gulfstream G600

The Bombardier Global 5500, Dassault Falcon 6X, and Gulfstream G600 all sit in the long-range, large-cabin business jet category, aimed at intercontinental missions with high comfort and premium cabins. The Global 5500 is typically positioned as a long-range large-cabin jet with an advertised range around 5,900 nautical miles, generally accommodating about 13–16 passengers depending on configuration. The Falcon 6X is also a long-range large-cabin jet, notable for its very wide cabin cross-section, with an advertised range around 5,500 nautical miles and typical seating in the roughly 12–16 passenger range. The Gulfstream G600 competes in the same space but is often viewed as edging toward the ultra-long-range end of the segment, with an advertised range around 6,600 nautical miles and a typical capacity of about 13–17 passengers, again depending on layout. In practice, all three offer flexible cabin configurations and similar headline passenger counts, but the G600 generally leads on range, while the Falcon 6X emphasizes cabin width and comfort, and the Global 5500 balances range with strong cabin amenities and efficiency.

SpecBombardier Global 5500Dassault Falcon 6XGulfstream G600
Summary
Cockpit232
DOC / nm$ 9.49$ 7.74$ 9.28
Min Crew224
Total Seats141712
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft NameGlobal 55006XG600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA
Max Range (nm)590055006500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.64$ 0.93
Max Cabin Seats161619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats121410
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,895$ 3,845$ 4,789
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$58,500,000
Useful Load (lbs)40560
Cabin
Cockpit232
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew224
Crew RestNoNoYes
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
ModelPearlPW812DPW815GA
TBO (hrs)On-Condition500010000
Thrust (lbs)151251400015680
No. of Engines222
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 15
Dimensions
Length (ft)9684.396.1
Wingspan (ft)9485.194.1
Cabin Width (ft)88.57.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.56.4
Cabin Length (ft)40.840.445.2
Overall Height (ft)25.524.525.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1843
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.36.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)27.530.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140230
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor