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Bombardier Global 5500 vs Dassault Falcon 7x vs Gulfstream G500

All three are long-range, large-cabin business jets, but they sit in slightly different niches. The Bombardier Global 5500 is a purpose-built long-range large-cabin jet optimized for comfort and efficiency on intercontinental missions, offering a range of about 5,900 nautical miles and typically seating around 10 to 16 passengers depending on layout. The Dassault Falcon 7X is a long-range large-cabin trijet known for short-field flexibility and strong airport performance, with a range around 5,950 nautical miles and a typical capacity of roughly 10 to 16 passengers. The Gulfstream G500 is also a long-range large-cabin jet, generally positioned a step below the ultra-long-range G650 class, with a range of about 5,300 nautical miles and typical seating in the 9 to 16 passenger range. In practical terms, the Global 5500 and Falcon 7X are closer peers on maximum range, while the G500 is slightly shorter-legged but remains firmly in the intercontinental category with a similarly sized cabin and comparable passenger counts.

SpecBombardier Global 5500Dassault Falcon 7XGulfstream G500
Summary
Cockpit232
DOC / nm$ 9.49$ 7.75$ 9.00
Min Crew224
Total Seats141712
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft NameGlobal 55007XG500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)590059505200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.65$ 0.90
Max Cabin Seats161619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats121410
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,895$ 3,850$ 4,644
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)504516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$46,000,000$53,800,000$47,500,000
Useful Load (lbs)3360030650
Cabin
Cockpit232
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew224
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesYesYes
Total Seats141712
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats161619
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats121410
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.210.7
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920031900
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPearlPW307APW814GA
TBO (hrs)On-Condition720010000
Thrust (lbs)15125640215144
No. of Engines232
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 15
Dimensions
Length (ft)9676.791.2
Wingspan (ft)948686.3
Cabin Width (ft)87.77.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.26.4
Cabin Length (ft)40.839.141.5
Overall Height (ft)25.525.725.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1552
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.36.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)26.226.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140230
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor