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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.

SpecBombardier Global 5500Dassault Falcon 7XDassault Falcon 900LXGulfstream G500Gulfstream G650ER
Summary
Cockpit23222
DOC / nm$ 9.49$ 7.75$ 7.57$ 9.00$ 9.39
Min Crew22244
Total Seats1417161214
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconDassault FalconGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameGlobal 55007X900LXG500G650ER
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)59005950475052007500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.65$ 0.63$ 0.90$ 0.78
Max Cabin Seats1616141919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats1214141012
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 IIHoneywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)504516498516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$46,000,000$53,800,000$44,000,000$47,500,000$60,000,000
Useful Load (lbs)33600224503065049500
Cabin
Cockpit23222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22244
Crew RestNoNoNoNoYes
Jump SeatYesYesNoYesYes
Total Seats1417161214
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1616141919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTAFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats1214141012
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.29.610.710.7
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200253003190031900
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelPearlPW307ATFE731-60PW814GABR725 A1-12
TBO (hrs)On-Condition7200500010000On-Condition
Thrust (lbs)15125640250001514416900
No. of Engines23322
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 17ISA + 15ISA + 15
Dimensions
Length (ft)9676.766.491.299.8
Wingspan (ft)948670.286.399.6
Cabin Width (ft)87.77.77.68.2
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.26.26.46.5
Cabin Length (ft)40.839.133.241.546.9
Overall Height (ft)25.525.724.825.525.7
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)15521264
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.36.36.16.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)26.223.526.332.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140127230235
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor