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Bombardier Global 5500 vs Dassault Falcon 7x vs Dassault Falcon 900lx vs Gulfstream G500

All four are large-cabin, long-range business jets, but they span slightly different mission profiles. The Bombardier Global 5500 is a true long-range jet, typically suited to intercontinental flying with a published range around 5,900 nautical miles and seating commonly configured for about 10 to 16 passengers. The Dassault Falcon 7X is also an intercontinental large-cabin aircraft, known for three-engine performance and airport flexibility, with a published range around 5,950 nautical miles and typical capacity around 8 to 16 passengers. The Dassault Falcon 900LX sits in the same broad category but is generally a step shorter in range than the 7X, with a published range around 4,750 nautical miles and typical seating around 8 to 14 passengers. The Gulfstream G500 is a large-cabin, long-range jet positioned as slightly less range-focused than the Global 5500/7X, with a published range around 5,300 nautical miles and typical seating around 8 to 16 passengers. Actual usable range and passenger counts vary with configuration, reserves, winds, and payload.

SpecBombardier Global 5500Dassault Falcon 7XDassault Falcon 900LXGulfstream G500
Summary
Cockpit2322
DOC / nm$ 9.49$ 7.75$ 7.57$ 9.00
Min Crew2224
Total Seats14171612
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft NameGlobal 55007X900LXG500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)5900595047505200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.65$ 0.63$ 0.90
Max Cabin Seats16161419
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats12141410
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,895$ 3,850$ 3,588$ 4,644
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)504516498516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$46,000,000$53,800,000$44,000,000$47,500,000
Useful Load (lbs)336002245030650
Cabin
Cockpit2322
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2224
Crew RestNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesYesNoYes
Total Seats14171612
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats16161419
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTAFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats12141410
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.29.610.7
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)292002530031900
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPearlPW307ATFE731-60PW814GA
TBO (hrs)On-Condition7200500010000
Thrust (lbs)151256402500015144
No. of Engines2332
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 17ISA + 15
Dimensions
Length (ft)9676.766.491.2
Wingspan (ft)948670.286.3
Cabin Width (ft)87.77.77.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.26.26.4
Cabin Length (ft)40.839.133.241.5
Overall Height (ft)25.525.724.825.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)15521264
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.36.36.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)26.223.526.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140127230
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor