Bombardier Global 6500 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Dassault Falcon 7x vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G600
Bombardier’s Global 6500 and Global 7500 are ultra-long-range large-cabin jets, with the 6500 typically suited to about 10–14 passengers and offering roughly 6,600 nautical miles of range, while the larger 7500 carries a similar typical load (often 10–16) but stretches capability to about 7,700 nautical miles and a bigger cabin for multiple living zones. Dassault’s Falcon 6X is a new large-cabin, long-range twin, generally accommodating about 10–14 passengers with around 5,500 nautical miles of range. The Falcon 7X and 8X are ultra-long-range trijets; the 7X commonly seats about 10–14 with roughly 5,950 nautical miles, while the 8X improves range to about 6,450 nautical miles with similar typical capacity and added flexibility. Gulfstream’s G500 and G600 are large-cabin long-range jets, with the G500 commonly around 10–14 passengers and about 5,300 nautical miles, and the larger G600 around 10–16 passengers with about 6,600 nautical miles.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 6500 | Bombardier Global 7500 | Dassault Falcon 6X | Dassault Falcon 7X | Dassault Falcon 8X | Gulfstream G500 | Gulfstream G600 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.49 | $ 9.50 | $ 7.74 | $ 7.75 | $ 7.66 | $ 9.00 | $ 9.28 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Global 6500 | Global 7500 | 6X | 7X | 8X | G500 | G600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6600 | 7700 | 5500 | 5950 | 6450 | 5200 | 6500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.68 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.90 | $ 0.93 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 17 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,895 | $ 4,900 | $ 3,845 | $ 3,850 | $ 3,805 | $ 4,644 | $ 4,789 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy III | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 504 | 516 | 516 | 516 | 516 | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $56,000,000 | $75,000,000 | $49,500,000 | $53,800,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $47,500,000 | $58,500,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | — | — | — | — | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | — | 33600 | 36900 | 30650 | 40560 |
| Cabin | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 12 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 17 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 10 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 4500 | 3900 | 3900 | 3900 | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.7 | 10.7 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 29200 | 29200 | 29200 | 31900 | 31900 |
| Engine | |||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Pearl | Passport | PW812D | PW307A | PW307D | PW814GA | PW815GA |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 5000 | 7200 | On-Condition | 10000 | 10000 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 15125 | 18920 | 14000 | 6402 | 6722 | 15144 | 15680 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Length (ft) | 99.5 | 111 | 84.3 | 76.7 | 80.2 | 91.2 | 96.1 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 94 | 104 | 85.1 | 86 | 86.3 | 86.3 | 94.1 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 8 | 8.5 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 7.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 43.3 | 54.5 | 40.4 | 39.1 | 42.7 | 41.5 | 45.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.5 | 27 | 24.5 | 25.7 | 26.1 | 25.5 | 25.3 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 1843 | 1552 | 1695 | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 27.5 | 26.2 | 29.2 | 26.3 | 30.2 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 140 | 140 | 140 | 230 | 230 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |