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

Category-wise, the Pilatus PC-24 and Embraer Praetor 600 sit in the “light-to-super-midsize” space, while the Gulfstream G500 and Bombardier Global 5500 are large-cabin long-range jets, and the Dassault Falcon 900LX is a large-cabin long-range tri-jet known for runway flexibility. For range, the PC-24 is shortest at roughly 2,000 nautical miles, suited to regional missions. The Praetor 600 steps up to about 4,000+ nautical miles, enabling many transcontinental or some transatlantic pairings with margins depending on payload and winds. The G500 typically reaches around 5,300 nautical miles, placing it firmly in long-range territory. The Falcon 900LX is similar, about 4,700–4,800 nautical miles, with strong hot/high and short-field performance. The Global 5500 is generally the longest-legged here at about 5,900 nautical miles. Passenger capacity broadly tracks cabin size: PC-24 commonly carries 6–8; Praetor 600 often 8–12; G500 usually 10–14; Falcon 900LX typically 12–14; and Global 5500 commonly 12–16, with higher maximums possible in dense layouts.

SpecBombardier Global 5500Dassault Falcon 900LXEmbraer Praetor 600Gulfstream G500
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 9.49$ 7.57$ 6.74$ 9.00
Min Crew2224
Total Seats14161012
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconEmbraerGulfstream
Aircraft NameGlobal 5500900LXPraetor 600G500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)5900475040185200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.63$ 0.84$ 0.90
Max Cabin Seats16141219
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats1214810
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,895$ 3,588$ 3,141$ 4,644
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)504498542516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$46,000,000$44,000,000$20,995,000$47,500,000
Useful Load (lbs)2245030650
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2224
Crew RestNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoNoYes
Total Seats14161012
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats16141219
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFTAFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats1214810
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.69.710.7
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)253002714031900
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5800
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPearlTFE731-60HTF7500EPW814GA
TBO (hrs)On-Condition5000On-Condition10000
Thrust (lbs)151255000752815144
No. of Engines2322
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 18ISA + 15
Fuel Capacity (gal)1963
Dimensions
Length (ft)9666.468.191.2
Wingspan (ft)9470.270.586.3
Cabin Width (ft)87.76.87.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.266.4
Cabin Length (ft)40.833.224.141.5
Overall Height (ft)25.524.82125.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1264
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.34.76.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)23.521.326.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)12745230
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110