Bombardier Global 6500 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G650er vs Gulfstream G700
Across the large-cabin, ultra-long-range category, Bombardier’s Global 6500 sits a step below the flagships: it is a long-range large-cabin jet with a published range of about 6,600 nm and typically carries around 12–14 passengers (up to roughly 17–19 depending on layout). The Bombardier Global 7500 moves into the top tier with an ultra-long-range profile, about 7,700 nm of range, and a typical load of 14–16 passengers (often up to about 19). Dassault’s Falcon 8X is also ultra-long-range, roughly 6,450 nm, and is commonly configured for about 12–16 passengers (with a higher maximum depending on certification). Gulfstream’s G650ER is a benchmark ultra-long-range aircraft at about 7,500 nm, typically seating 14–16 (often up to 19). Gulfstream’s G700 is the newest, largest-cabin entrant here, with about 7,750 nm of range and typical seating around 13–16 passengers, with a high-density maximum around 19.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 6500 | Bombardier Global 7500 | Dassault Falcon 8X | Gulfstream G650ER | Gulfstream G700 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.49 | $ 9.50 | $ 7.66 | $ 9.39 | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 14 | 17 | 14 | 16 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Global 6500 | Global 7500 | 8X | G650ER | G700 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 6600 | 7700 | 6450 | 7500 | 7500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.68 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.78 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 17 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,895 | $ 4,900 | $ 3,805 | $ 4,844 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Gulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 504 | 516 | 516 | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $56,000,000 | $75,000,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $60,000,000 | $78,000,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | — | — | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | 36900 | 49500 | — |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Optional |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | 14 | 14 | 17 | 14 | 16 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 17 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 4500 | 3900 | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 10.2 | 10.7 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 29200 | 31900 | — |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Model | Pearl | Passport | PW307D | BR725 A1-12 | Pearl 700 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | On Condition |
| Thrust (lbs) | 15125 | 18920 | 6722 | 16900 | 18250 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 15 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 99.5 | 111 | 80.2 | 99.8 | 109.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 94 | 104 | 86.3 | 99.6 | 103 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 8 | 7.7 | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6.25 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 43.3 | 54.5 | 42.7 | 46.9 | 56.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.5 | 27 | 26.1 | 25.7 | 25.4 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 1695 | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 6.3 | 6.7 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 29.2 | 32.7 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 140 | 235 | 195 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |