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Bombardier Global 6500 vs Bombardier Global 8000 vs Dassault Falcon 10x vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G800 1

All five are long-range, large-cabin business jets, but they span two tiers: “ultra-long-range” and “flagship” very-long-range. The Bombardier Global 6500 sits in the ultra-long-range category, offering roughly 6,600 nautical miles of range and typically seating about 13–17 passengers depending on layout. The Dassault Falcon 8X is similar in mission as an ultra-long-range trijet, at about 6,450 nautical miles and commonly 12–16 passengers. At the flagship end, the Bombardier Global 8000 targets the longest missions, around 8,000 nautical miles, with typical configurations also in the mid-teens (about 13–17). The Gulfstream G800 is likewise a flagship, rated around 8,000 nautical miles and generally configured for about 13–19 passengers. The Dassault Falcon 10X is Dassault’s flagship large-cabin twin, aiming for about 7,500 nautical miles and typically about 12–19 passengers, emphasizing a very large cabin and high comfort on long sectors.

SpecBombardier Global 6500Bombardier Global 8000Dassault Falcon 10XDassault Falcon 8XGulfstream G800
Summary
Cockpit2222—
DOC / nm$ 9.49$ 9.50—$ 7.66—
Min Crew2422—
Total Seats1419171715
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierDassault FalconDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft NameGlobal 6500Global 800010X8XG800
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA—
Max Range (nm)6600800075056450—
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.68$ 0.79—$ 0.64—
Max Cabin Seats17191616—
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED—
Standard Cabin Seats12121414—
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,895$ 4,900$2,770$ 3,805—
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Enhanced and Synthetic Vision SystemsDigital Flight Control SystemHoneywell Primus EASy II—
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)504626.7516516982
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$56,000,000$78,000,000$ 75,000,000$ 62,500,00071500000
Aircraft Type—Business JetBusiness Jet——
Max Passengers—19———
Useful Load (lbs)——3690036900—
Cabin
Cockpit22—3—
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing—2 Enclosed Flushing—
Min Crew24—2—
Crew RestYesYes—No—
Jump SeatYesYes—Yes—
Total Seats1419—17—
Galley LocationFWDFWD—FWD—
Max Cabin Seats1719—16—
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT—FWD / AFT—
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley—Galley—
Standard Cabin Seats1212—14—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—2,900—3900—
Cabin Pressure (psi)———10.2—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)———29200—
Engine
FADECYesYes—Yes—
ModelPearlPassport—PW307D—
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition—On-Condition—
Thrust (lbs)1512518920—6722—
No. of Engines22—3—
Flat Rating—ISA + 15—ISA + 17—
Dimensions
Length (ft)99.5111—80.2—
Wingspan (ft)94104—86.3—
Cabin Width (ft)88—7.7—
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.2—6.2—
Cabin Length (ft)43.354.5—42.7—
Overall Height (ft)25.527—26.1—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)———1695—
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)———6.3—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)———29.2—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)———140—