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Bombardier Global 5500 vs Dassault Falcon 7x vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G500

Bombardier’s Global 5500 and Gulfstream’s G500 sit in the large-cabin, long-range category, generally aimed at intercontinental missions with spacious cabins and high cruising speeds. The Global 5500 is typically positioned as a long-range large-cabin jet with an advertised range around 5,900 nautical miles and a typical passenger load in the 8–12 range (with higher maximum layouts). The Gulfstream G500 is a large-cabin jet with an advertised range around 5,300 nautical miles, also commonly flown with about 8–12 passengers. Dassault’s Falcon 7X is a large-cabin, ultra-long-range trijet, often favored for airport performance and flexibility, with an advertised range around 5,950 nautical miles and typical seating around 8–14 depending on configuration. Embraer’s Praetor 600 is a super-midsize jet, generally smaller in cabin volume than the others, with an advertised range around 4,000 nautical miles and typical seating around 8–10 (with higher-density maximum configurations possible).

SpecBombardier Global 5500Dassault Falcon 7XEmbraer Praetor 600Gulfstream G500
Summary
Cockpit2322
DOC / nm$ 9.49$ 7.75$ 6.74$ 9.00
Min Crew2224
Total Seats14171012
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconEmbraerGulfstream
Aircraft NameGlobal 55007XPraetor 600G500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)5900595040185200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.65$ 0.84$ 0.90
Max Cabin Seats16161219
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats1214810
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,895$ 3,850$ 3,141$ 4,644
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)504516542516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$46,000,000$53,800,000$20,995,000$47,500,000
Useful Load (lbs)3360030650
Cabin
Cockpit2322
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2224
Crew RestNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesYesNoYes
Total Seats14171012
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats16161219
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTAFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats1214810
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.29.710.7
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)292002714031900
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39005800
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPearlPW307AHTF7500EPW814GA
TBO (hrs)On-Condition7200On-Condition10000
Thrust (lbs)151256402752815144
No. of Engines2322
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 18ISA + 15
Fuel Capacity (gal)1963
Dimensions
Length (ft)9676.768.191.2
Wingspan (ft)948670.586.3
Cabin Width (ft)87.76.87.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.266.4
Cabin Length (ft)40.839.124.141.5
Overall Height (ft)25.525.72125.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1552
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.34.76.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)26.221.326.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14045230
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110