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Bombardier Global 5500 vs Dassault Falcon 900lx vs Gulfstream G400 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx

The Bombardier Global 5500 and Dassault Falcon 900LX are large-cabin intercontinental business jets, while the Gulfstream G400 sits in the large-cabin, long-range class but generally a step below true ultra-long-range models. The Pilatus PC-12 NGX is a single‑engine turboprop, best categorized as a versatile utility/executive aircraft rather than a heavy business jet. On range, the Global 5500 is typically around the 5,900 nautical mile class, enabling many transoceanic missions. The Falcon 900LX is also intercontinental at roughly 4,750 nm, helped by its efficient trijet design and strong short-field performance. The Gulfstream G400 is expected in the long-range category at about 4,200 nm, oriented toward high-speed, large-cabin regional-to-transcontinental missions. The PC-12 NGX is far shorter-range by comparison, roughly around 1,800 nm, optimized for flexibility and access to smaller airports. For passenger capacity, the Global 5500 and Falcon 900LX commonly seat about 13–16 in typical executive layouts. The G400 is generally planned around 10–12. The PC-12 NGX typically carries 6–10 in executive seating (up to more in commuter configurations).

SpecBombardier Global 5500Dassault Falcon 900LXGulfstream G400Pilatus PC-12 NGX
Summary
Cockpit22—2
DOC / nm$ 9.49$ 7.57—$ 2.78
Min Crew2241
Total Seats1416128
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconGulfstreamPilatus
Aircraft NameGlobal 5500900LXG400PC-12 NGX
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA—FAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)5900475042001803
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.63—$ 0.46
Max Cabin Seats1614199
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED—VERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats1214—6
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,895$ 3,588—$ 793
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckHoneywell Primus Apex
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)504498539290
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$46,000,000$44,000,00034500000$5,350,000
Useful Load (lbs)—2245030650—
Flight Rules———IFR
Cabin
Cockpit22—2
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing—Optional
Min Crew22—1
Crew RestNoNo——
Jump SeatYesNo——
Total Seats1416—8
Galley LocationFWDFWD——
Max Cabin Seats1614—9
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFT—FWD
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley—No
Standard Cabin Seats1214—6
Cabin Pressure (psi)—9.6—5.8
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—25300—13100
Cargo Door———Yes
Engine
FADECYesYes—Yes
ModelPearlTFE731-60—PT6E-67XP
TBO (hrs)On-Condition5000—5000
Thrust (lbs)151255000——
No. of Engines23—1
Flat Rating—ISA + 17—ISA + 35
Horsepower———1200
Usable Fuel (gal)———402
Dimensions
Length (ft)9666.4—47.25
Wingspan (ft)9470.2—53.33
Cabin Width (ft)87.7—5
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.2—4.9
Cabin Length (ft)40.833.2—16.9
Overall Height (ft)25.524.8—14
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)—1264——
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—6.3—4.25
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—23.5——
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—127—40