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

The Bombardier Global 5500 and Gulfstream G500 sit in the large-cabin, long-range category. The Global 5500 typically offers about 5,900 nautical miles of range and is commonly configured for around 12–16 passengers, emphasizing spacious cabin comfort on intercontinental missions. The Gulfstream G500 is also a large-cabin jet, with roughly 5,300 nautical miles of range and typical seating around 12–16, often valued for speed and high-altitude performance. The Dassault Falcon 900LX is a large-cabin, long-range trijet, generally around 4,750 nautical miles of range, usually configured for about 12–14 passengers, and is often noted for strong short-field and hot/high capability relative to many peers. The Pilatus PC-24 is in a different class: a light/“super light” jet aimed at versatility and shorter missions. Its range is roughly 2,000 nautical miles, with typical seating around 6–10 passengers, and it stands out for operating from shorter runways and more austere airfields than most business jets.

SpecBombardier Global 5500Dassault Falcon 900LXGulfstream G500Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 9.49$ 7.57$ 9.00$ 3.71
Min Crew2241
Total Seats1416126
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconGulfstreamPilatus
Aircraft NameGlobal 5500900LXG500PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)5900475052002076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.63$ 0.90$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats16141910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats1214106
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,895$ 3,588$ 4,644$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)504498516440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$46,000,000$44,000,000$47,500,000$11,800,000
Useful Load (lbs)22450306506680
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2241
Crew RestNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoYesNo
Total Seats1416126
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats16141910
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFTFWD / AFTFWD
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats1214106
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.610.79.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)253003190023500
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPearlTFE731-60PW814GAFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On-Condition5000100005000
Thrust (lbs)151255000151443435
No. of Engines2322
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 15ISA + 23
Dimensions
Length (ft)9666.491.252.2
Wingspan (ft)9470.286.355.8
Cabin Width (ft)87.77.65.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.26.45.1
Cabin Length (ft)40.833.241.523
Overall Height (ft)25.524.825.517.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1264
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.36.13.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)23.526.317
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)12723090
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor