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Bombardier Global 5500 vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Gulfstream G650er

The Bombardier Global 5500, Dassault Falcon 6X, and Gulfstream G650ER all sit in the large-cabin, long-range business jet segment, but they span different tiers. The Global 5500 is best described as a long-range large-cabin jet, offering roughly 5,900 nautical miles of range and typically accommodating about 8 to 16 passengers depending on layout. The Falcon 6X is a newer large-cabin long-range jet with an emphasis on cabin width and comfort; it delivers about 5,500 nautical miles of range and is commonly configured for around 12 to 16 passengers. The Gulfstream G650ER is positioned as an ultra-long-range flagship, reaching about 7,500 nautical miles and usually seating roughly 11 to 18 passengers in typical business configurations. In practical terms, the Global 5500 and Falcon 6X compete closely on mission capability for transcontinental and many intercontinental routes, while the G650ER stands out for consistently longer nonstop city pairs and higher-end ultra-long-range mission flexibility.

SpecBombardier Global 5500Dassault Falcon 6XGulfstream G650ER
Summary
Cockpit232
DOC / nm$ 9.49$ 7.74$ 9.39
Min Crew224
Total Seats141714
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft NameGlobal 55006XG650ER
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)590055007500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.64$ 0.78
Max Cabin Seats161619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats121412
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,895$ 3,845$ 4,844
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIIGulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)504516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$46,000,000$49,500,000$60,000,000
Useful Load (lbs)49500
Cabin
Cockpit232
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew224
Crew RestNoNoYes
Jump SeatYesYesYes
Total Seats141714
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats161619
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats121412
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.210.7
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920031900
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPearlPW812DBR725 A1-12
TBO (hrs)On-Condition5000On-Condition
Thrust (lbs)151251400016900
No. of Engines222
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 15
Dimensions
Length (ft)9684.399.8
Wingspan (ft)9485.199.6
Cabin Width (ft)88.58.2
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.56.5
Cabin Length (ft)40.840.446.9
Overall Height (ft)25.524.525.7
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1843
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.36.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)27.532.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140235
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor