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.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 5500 | Dassault Falcon 7X | Gulfstream G500 | Gulfstream G600 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.49 | $ 7.75 | $ 9.00 | $ 9.28 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 17 | 12 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Global 5500 | 7X | G500 | G600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA |
| Max Range (nm) | 5900 | 5950 | 5200 | 6500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.90 | $ 0.93 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 14 | 10 | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,895 | $ 3,850 | $ 4,644 | $ 4,789 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 504 | 516 | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $46,000,000 | $53,800,000 | $47,500,000 | $58,500,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 33600 | 30650 | 40560 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | Yes |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | 14 | 17 | 12 | 12 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 14 | 10 | 10 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 10.2 | 10.7 | 10.7 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 29200 | 31900 | 31900 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 3900 | — | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Pearl | PW307A | PW814GA | PW815GA |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 7200 | 10000 | 10000 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 15125 | 6402 | 15144 | 15680 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 17 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 96 | 76.7 | 91.2 | 96.1 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 94 | 86 | 86.3 | 94.1 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 7.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 40.8 | 39.1 | 41.5 | 45.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.5 | 25.7 | 25.5 | 25.3 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1552 | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 6.3 | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 26.2 | 26.3 | 30.2 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 140 | 230 | 230 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |