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Bombardier Global 5500 vs Dassault Falcon 7x vs Gulfstream G650er

In category terms, the Bombardier Global 5500 and Dassault Falcon 7X are both large-cabin, long-range business jets, while the Gulfstream G650ER sits in the ultra-long-range, flagship tier with the most global nonstop capability of the three. For range, the Global 5500 is typically quoted around 5,900 nautical miles, the Falcon 7X around 5,950 nautical miles, and the G650ER about 7,500 nautical miles, making the Gulfstream the clear leader for missions such as deep transoceanic or near “anywhere-to-anywhere” city pairs. Passenger capacity overlaps, but differs in typical layouts: the Global 5500 commonly seats about 12 to 16, the Falcon 7X about 12 to 16, and the G650ER often about 14 to 19 depending on configuration. In practice, the Global 5500 and Falcon 7X compete closely on long-range capability and cabin class, while the G650ER is chosen when maximum range and higher typical occupancy are priorities.

SpecBombardier Global 5500Dassault Falcon 7XGulfstream G650ER
Summary
Cockpit232
DOC / nm$ 9.49$ 7.75$ 9.39
Min Crew224
Total Seats141714
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft NameGlobal 55007XG650ER
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)590059507500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.65$ 0.78
Max Cabin Seats161619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats121412
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,895$ 3,850$ 4,844
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)504516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$46,000,000$53,800,000$60,000,000
Useful Load (lbs)3360049500
Cabin
Cockpit232
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew224
Crew RestNoNoYes
Jump SeatYesYesYes
Total Seats141714
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats161619
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats121412
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.210.7
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920031900
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPearlPW307ABR725 A1-12
TBO (hrs)On-Condition7200On-Condition
Thrust (lbs)15125640216900
No. of Engines232
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 15
Dimensions
Length (ft)9676.799.8
Wingspan (ft)948699.6
Cabin Width (ft)87.78.2
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.26.5
Cabin Length (ft)40.839.146.9
Overall Height (ft)25.525.725.7
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1552
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.36.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)26.232.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140235
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor