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Bombardier Global 5500 vs Dassault Falcon 7x vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G600

By category, the Bombardier Global 5500 and Dassault Falcon 7X are typically positioned as large-cabin, long-range business jets, while the Gulfstream G500 and G600 are also large-cabin jets but often described as ultra-long-range in capability and mission flexibility, with the G600 sitting above the G500. On range, the Global 5500 is commonly cited around 5,900 nautical miles, the Falcon 7X about 5,950 nautical miles, the G500 about 5,300 nautical miles, and the G600 about 6,600 nautical miles (all figures vary by configuration, payload, and conditions). In practical terms, the G600 generally leads for longest nonstop city-pair potential, the Global 5500 and 7X cluster close together, and the G500 is more range-limited but still firmly intercontinental. On passenger capacity, all four typically seat about 12 to 16 passengers in standard executive layouts, with maximum certified seating often higher (commonly up to roughly 16–19 depending on model and interior), though real-world comfort is usually optimized nearer the lower end.

SpecBombardier Global 5500Dassault Falcon 7XGulfstream G500Gulfstream G600
Summary
Cockpit2322
DOC / nm$ 9.49$ 7.75$ 9.00$ 9.28
Min Crew2244
Total Seats14171212
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameGlobal 55007XG500G600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA
Max Range (nm)5900595052006500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.65$ 0.90$ 0.93
Max Cabin Seats16161919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats12141010
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,895$ 3,850$ 4,644$ 4,789
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)504516516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$46,000,000$53,800,000$47,500,000$58,500,000
Useful Load (lbs)336003065040560
Cabin
Cockpit2322
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2244
Crew RestNoNoNoYes
Jump SeatYesYesYesYes
Total Seats14171212
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats16161919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats12141010
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.210.710.7
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)292003190031900
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPearlPW307APW814GAPW815GA
TBO (hrs)On-Condition72001000010000
Thrust (lbs)1512564021514415680
No. of Engines2322
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 15ISA + 15
Dimensions
Length (ft)9676.791.296.1
Wingspan (ft)948686.394.1
Cabin Width (ft)87.77.67.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.26.46.4
Cabin Length (ft)40.839.141.545.2
Overall Height (ft)25.525.725.525.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1552
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.36.16.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)26.226.330.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140230230
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor