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 vs Gulfstream G650er
In category, the Bombardier Global 6500, Dassault Falcon 6X, Gulfstream G500 and G600 are best viewed as large‑cabin, long‑range business jets, while the Bombardier Global 7500, Dassault Falcon 7X and 8X, and Gulfstream G650ER sit in the ultra‑long‑range, flagship class. For range, the Global 7500 leads at about 7,700 nm, followed by the G650ER around 7,500 nm. The Falcon 8X is typically around 6,450 nm, with the Falcon 7X and Global 6500 close behind at roughly 5,950–6,000 nm. The Falcon 6X is about 5,500 nm, the G600 about 6,600 nm, and the G500 about 5,300 nm. Passenger capacity overlaps heavily: most are configured for about 12–16 passengers, with maximum layouts usually in the high‑teens. The Global 7500 and G650ER tend to offer the most space for higher‑capacity or multiple‑zone cabins, while the Falcons often emphasize efficient cabin use and flexibility within similar headcount ranges.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 6500 | Bombardier Global 7500 | Dassault Falcon 6X | Dassault Falcon 7X | Dassault Falcon 8X | Gulfstream G500 | Gulfstream G600 | Gulfstream G650ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.49 | $ 9.50 | $ 7.74 | $ 7.75 | $ 7.66 | $ 9.00 | $ 9.28 | $ 9.39 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Global 6500 | Global 7500 | 6X | 7X | 8X | G500 | G600 | G650ER |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6600 | 7700 | 5500 | 5950 | 6450 | 5200 | 6500 | 7500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.68 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.90 | $ 0.93 | $ 0.78 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 17 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,895 | $ 4,900 | $ 3,845 | $ 3,850 | $ 3,805 | $ 4,644 | $ 4,789 | $ 4,844 |
| 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 | Gulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 504 | 516 | 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 | $60,000,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | — | 33600 | 36900 | 30650 | 40560 | 49500 |
| Cabin | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 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 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 17 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 4500 | 3900 | 3900 | 3900 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 29200 | 29200 | 29200 | 31900 | 31900 | 31900 |
| Engine | ||||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Pearl | Passport | PW812D | PW307A | PW307D | PW814GA | PW815GA | BR725 A1-12 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 5000 | 7200 | On-Condition | 10000 | 10000 | On-Condition |
| Thrust (lbs) | 15125 | 18920 | 14000 | 6402 | 6722 | 15144 | 15680 | 16900 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 |
| Dimensions | ||||||||
| Length (ft) | 99.5 | 111 | 84.3 | 76.7 | 80.2 | 91.2 | 96.1 | 99.8 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 94 | 104 | 85.1 | 86 | 86.3 | 86.3 | 94.1 | 99.6 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 8 | 8.5 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.5 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 43.3 | 54.5 | 40.4 | 39.1 | 42.7 | 41.5 | 45.2 | 46.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.5 | 27 | 24.5 | 25.7 | 26.1 | 25.5 | 25.3 | 25.7 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 1843 | 1552 | 1695 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 27.5 | 26.2 | 29.2 | 26.3 | 30.2 | 32.7 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 140 | 140 | 140 | 230 | 230 | 235 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |