Bombardier Global 5500 vs Dassault Falcon 7x vs Dassault Falcon 900lx vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G650er
All five are large-cabin, long-range business jets, but they separate into “long-range” and “ultra-long-range” tiers. The Bombardier Global 5500 and Gulfstream G500 are long-range large-cabin jets: the Global 5500 typically offers around 5,900 nautical miles of range with seating commonly configured for about 8–16 passengers, while the G500 is similar in category with roughly 5,300 nautical miles and typical layouts around 8–19 passengers. Dassault’s Falcon 7X and Falcon 900LX are tri-jets known for strong short-field capability and operational flexibility; the 7X is the longer-legged of the two at about 5,950 nautical miles, while the 900LX is around 4,750 nautical miles, with both usually configured for roughly 8–14 passengers (and higher maximum layouts available). The Gulfstream G650ER sits in the ultra-long-range flagship class, offering about 7,500 nautical miles of range and typical seating around 11–18 passengers, making it the standout for nonstop intercontinental missions.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 5500 | Dassault Falcon 7X | Dassault Falcon 900LX | Gulfstream G500 | Gulfstream G650ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.49 | $ 7.75 | $ 7.57 | $ 9.00 | $ 9.39 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 14 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Global 5500 | 7X | 900LX | G500 | G650ER |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 5900 | 5950 | 4750 | 5200 | 7500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.63 | $ 0.90 | $ 0.78 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 16 | 14 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,895 | $ 3,850 | $ 3,588 | $ 4,644 | $ 4,844 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 504 | 516 | 498 | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $46,000,000 | $53,800,000 | $44,000,000 | $47,500,000 | $60,000,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 33600 | 22450 | 30650 | 49500 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | 14 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 14 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 16 | 14 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 12 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 10.2 | 9.6 | 10.7 | 10.7 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 29200 | 25300 | 31900 | 31900 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 3900 | — | — | — |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Pearl | PW307A | TFE731-60 | PW814GA | BR725 A1-12 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 7200 | 5000 | 10000 | On-Condition |
| Thrust (lbs) | 15125 | 6402 | 5000 | 15144 | 16900 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 17 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 96 | 76.7 | 66.4 | 91.2 | 99.8 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 94 | 86 | 70.2 | 86.3 | 99.6 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.4 | 6.5 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 40.8 | 39.1 | 33.2 | 41.5 | 46.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.5 | 25.7 | 24.8 | 25.5 | 25.7 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1552 | 1264 | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.1 | 6.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 26.2 | 23.5 | 26.3 | 32.7 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 140 | 127 | 230 | 235 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |