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Bombardier Global 5500 vs Dassault Falcon 900lx vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G500 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Bombardier Global 5500 and Gulfstream G500 sit in the large-cabin, long-range class, typically carrying around 13–16 passengers depending on layout. Both are optimized for intercontinental missions, with ranges roughly in the 5,000–6,000+ nautical mile band, making them strong choices for frequent long nonstop city pairs while still offering spacious cabins. The Dassault Falcon 900LX is also a large-cabin long-range jet, usually configured for about 12–14 passengers. Its range is broadly comparable to the Global 5500 and G500, and it’s often selected for a blend of long legs and operational flexibility. The Embraer Praetor 600 is a super-midsize jet, generally seating about 8–12. Its range is shorter than the large-cabin trio but still transcontinental-plus, roughly around 4,000 nautical miles, offering a high-end cabin in a smaller footprint. The Pilatus PC-24 is a light jet, commonly arranged for about 6–10 passengers. It has the shortest range of this group (around 2,000 nautical miles) but stands out for versatility and access to shorter or more challenging runways.

SpecBombardier Global 5500Dassault Falcon 900LXEmbraer Praetor 600Gulfstream G500Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 9.49$ 7.57$ 6.74$ 9.00$ 3.71
Min Crew22241
Total Seats141610126
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconEmbraerGulfstreamPilatus
Aircraft NameGlobal 5500900LXPraetor 600G500PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)59004750401852002076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.63$ 0.84$ 0.90$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats1614121910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats12148106
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,895$ 3,588$ 3,141$ 4,644$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)504498542516440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$46,000,000$44,000,000$20,995,000$47,500,000$11,800,000
Useful Load (lbs)22450306506680
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22241
Crew RestNoNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoNoYesNo
Total Seats141610126
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1614121910
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFTAFTFWD / AFTFWD
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats12148106
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.69.710.79.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25300271403190023500
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5800
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelPearlTFE731-60HTF7500EPW814GAFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On-Condition5000On-Condition100005000
Thrust (lbs)1512550007528151443435
No. of Engines23222
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 18ISA + 15ISA + 23
Fuel Capacity (gal)1963
Dimensions
Length (ft)9666.468.191.252.2
Wingspan (ft)9470.270.586.355.8
Cabin Width (ft)87.76.87.65.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.266.45.1
Cabin Length (ft)40.833.224.141.523
Overall Height (ft)25.524.82125.517.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1264
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.34.76.13.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)23.521.326.317
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1274523090
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110