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Bombardier Global 5500 vs Dassault Falcon 7x vs Gulfstream G400 vs Gulfstream G500

All four are large-cabin business jets, but they split into two practical range tiers. The Bombardier Global 5500 is a long-range large-cabin jet designed for intercontinental missions, offering about 5,900 nautical miles of range and typically seating around 8–16 passengers depending on layout. The Dassault Falcon 7X is also a long-range large-cabin jet and is notable for its trijet design; it offers roughly 5,950 nautical miles of range and commonly carries about 10–16 passengers. The Gulfstream G500 is a long-range large-cabin jet positioned for high-speed, high-comfort missions, with about 5,300 nautical miles of range and typical seating around 8–19. The Gulfstream G400 is a large-cabin jet in a slightly shorter-range class, aimed at transcontinental-plus missions; it is typically rated around 4,200 nautical miles of range and often configured for about 8–12 passengers. Overall, the Global 5500 and Falcon 7X lead for longest legs, the G500 balances range with capacity flexibility, and the G400 targets shorter missions with a modern large-cabin experience.

SpecBombardier Global 5500Dassault Falcon 7XGulfstream G400Gulfstream G500
Summary
Cockpit23—2
DOC / nm$ 9.49$ 7.75—$ 9.00
Min Crew2244
Total Seats14171212
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameGlobal 55007XG400G500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA—In Development
Max Range (nm)5900595042005200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.65—$ 0.90
Max Cabin Seats16161919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED—Un-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats1214—10
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,895$ 3,850—$ 4,644
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)504516539516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$46,000,000$53,800,00034500000$47,500,000
Useful Load (lbs)—336003065030650
Cabin
Cockpit23—2
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing—2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22—4
Crew RestNoNo—No
Jump SeatYesYes—Yes
Total Seats1417—12
Galley LocationFWDFWD—FWD
Max Cabin Seats1616—19
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT—FWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley—Galley
Standard Cabin Seats1214—10
Cabin Pressure (psi)—10.2—10.7
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—29200—31900
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—3900——
Engine
FADECYesYes—Yes
ModelPearlPW307A—PW814GA
TBO (hrs)On-Condition7200—10000
Thrust (lbs)151256402—15144
No. of Engines23—2
Flat Rating—ISA + 17—ISA + 15
Dimensions
Length (ft)9676.7—91.2
Wingspan (ft)9486—86.3
Cabin Width (ft)87.7—7.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.2—6.4
Cabin Length (ft)40.839.1—41.5
Overall Height (ft)25.525.7—25.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)—1552——
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—6.3—6.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—26.2—26.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—140—230
Aisle Step (ft)———Flat Floor