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.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 5500 | Dassault Falcon 7X | Gulfstream G650ER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.49 | $ 7.75 | $ 9.39 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 17 | 14 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Global 5500 | 7X | G650ER |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 5900 | 5950 | 7500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.78 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 16 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 14 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,895 | $ 3,850 | $ 4,844 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Gulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 504 | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $46,000,000 | $53,800,000 | $60,000,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 33600 | 49500 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | Yes |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | 14 | 17 | 14 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 16 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 14 | 12 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 10.2 | 10.7 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 29200 | 31900 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 3900 | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Pearl | PW307A | BR725 A1-12 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 7200 | On-Condition |
| Thrust (lbs) | 15125 | 6402 | 16900 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 17 | ISA + 15 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 96 | 76.7 | 99.8 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 94 | 86 | 99.6 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 7.7 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.5 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 40.8 | 39.1 | 46.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.5 | 25.7 | 25.7 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1552 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 6.3 | 6.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 26.2 | 32.7 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 140 | 235 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor |