Bombardier Global 5500 vs Embraer Lineage 1000e vs Dassault Falcon 6x
The Bombardier Global 5500 and Dassault Falcon 6X sit in the large-cabin, long-range business jet category, while the Embraer Lineage 1000E is best described as an ultra-large cabin “bizliner” derived from an airliner platform, optimized more for space than maximum range. In range terms, the Global 5500 is typically quoted around 5,900 nautical miles, the Falcon 6X about 5,500 nautical miles, and the Lineage 1000E about 4,600 nautical miles, making the two purpose-built long-range jets generally better suited to farther nonstop city pairs. Passenger capacity differs by mission and layout: the Global 5500 is commonly arranged for roughly 8 to 16 passengers, the Falcon 6X similarly around 10 to 16, while the Lineage 1000E is usually configured for higher counts, often about 13 to 19, and can be arranged for more in high-density seating. Overall, choose the Lineage for maximum cabin volume and seating flexibility, and the Global 5500 or Falcon 6X for longer-range business-jet efficiency.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 5500 | Dassault Falcon 6X | Embraer Lineage 1000E |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.49 | $ 7.74 | $ 11.68 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 17 | 19 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Embraer |
| Aircraft Name | Global 5500 | 6X | Lineage 1000E |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 5900 | 5500 | 4640 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.97 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 16 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 14 | 16 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,895 | $ 3,845 | $ 5,827 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy III | Honeywell Primus Epic |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 504 | 516 | 470 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $46,000,000 | $49,500,000 | $51,250,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | 50043 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| 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 | 8.8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 29200 | 23190 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 3900 | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Pearl | PW812D | CF34-10 E7-B |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 5000 | On-Condition |
| Thrust (lbs) | 15125 | 14000 | 18500 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 17 | ISA + 15 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | 4184 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 96 | 84.3 | 119 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 94 | 85.1 | 94.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 8.5 | 8.8 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6.6 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 40.8 | 40.4 | 76.6 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.5 | 24.5 | 34.7 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1843 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 6.3 | 8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 27.5 | 67.2 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 140 | 323 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 120 |