Bombardier Global 6500 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Dassault Falcon 900lx
By category, the Bombardier Global 6500 and Dassault Falcon 6X sit in the large-cabin/ultra-long-range class, while the Bombardier Global 7500 is the flagship ultra-long-range business jet with the greatest overall capability of the four. The Dassault Falcon 900LX is a large-cabin, long-range trijet that prioritizes runway flexibility and proven design over maximum range. On range, the Global 7500 leads at about 7,700 nautical miles, enabling more nonstop city pairs and greater margin with headwinds. The Global 6500 follows at roughly 6,600 nautical miles, and the Falcon 6X is close behind at about 5,500 nautical miles. The Falcon 900LX is the shortest-legged here at around 4,750 nautical miles. For passenger capacity, all can be configured broadly, but typical layouts differ: Global 6500 and Falcon 6X commonly seat about 12–14, the Global 7500 often carries about 14–16 in more spacious multi-zone arrangements, and the Falcon 900LX is frequently configured for about 12–14.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 6500 | Bombardier Global 7500 | Dassault Falcon 6X | Dassault Falcon 900LX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.49 | $ 9.50 | $ 7.74 | $ 7.57 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 14 | 17 | 16 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon |
| Aircraft Name | Global 6500 | Global 7500 | 6X | 900LX |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6600 | 7700 | 5500 | 4750 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.68 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.63 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 17 | 19 | 16 | 14 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,895 | $ 4,900 | $ 3,845 | $ 3,588 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy III | Honeywell Primus EASy II |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 504 | 516 | 516 | 498 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $56,000,000 | $75,000,000 | $49,500,000 | $44,000,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | — | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | — | 22450 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Total Seats | 14 | 14 | 17 | 16 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 17 | 19 | 16 | 14 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 4500 | 3900 | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 10.2 | 9.6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 29200 | 25300 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Pearl | Passport | PW812D | TFE731-60 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 5000 | 5000 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 15125 | 18920 | 14000 | 5000 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 17 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 99.5 | 111 | 84.3 | 66.4 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 94 | 104 | 85.1 | 70.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 8 | 8.5 | 7.7 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6.2 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 43.3 | 54.5 | 40.4 | 33.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.5 | 27 | 24.5 | 24.8 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 1843 | 1264 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 27.5 | 23.5 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 140 | 127 |