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Bombardier Global 5500 vs Dassault Falcon 7x

The Bombardier Global 5500 and Dassault Falcon 7X are both large-cabin, long-range business jets, but they sit in slightly different niches. The Global 5500 is typically positioned as a long-range jet with a focus on higher cruise efficiency and a spacious, modern cabin experience, while the Falcon 7X is a long-range, large-cabin trijet known for strong runway performance and operational flexibility, including access to more challenging airports. On range, the Global 5500 is generally rated around 5,900 nautical miles, whereas the Falcon 7X is commonly quoted around 5,950 nautical miles, making them broadly comparable for intercontinental missions, with real-world differences driven by payload, winds, and routing. For passenger capacity, both are usually configured for about 12 to 16 passengers in typical executive layouts, with high-density configurations sometimes advertised higher. In practice, operators often prioritize comfort and sleeping arrangements, so mission profiles frequently center on roughly a dozen passengers or fewer.

SpecBombardier Global 5500Dassault Falcon 7X
Summary
Cockpit23
DOC / nm$ 9.49$ 7.75
Min Crew22
Total Seats1417
ManufacturerBombardierDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameGlobal 55007X
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)59005950
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.65
Max Cabin Seats1616
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats1214
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,895$ 3,850
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)504516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$46,000,000$53,800,000
Useful Load (lbs)33600
Cabin
Cockpit23
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatYesYes
Total Seats1417
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1616
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats1214
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.2
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPearlPW307A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition7200
Thrust (lbs)151256402
No. of Engines23
Flat RatingISA + 17
Dimensions
Length (ft)9676.7
Wingspan (ft)9486
Cabin Width (ft)87.7
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.2
Cabin Length (ft)40.839.1
Overall Height (ft)25.525.7
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1552
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)26.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140