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.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 6500 | Bombardier Global 8000 | Dassault Falcon 10X | Dassault Falcon 8X | Gulfstream G800 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.49 | $ 9.50 | — | $ 7.66 | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Total Seats | 14 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Global 6500 | Global 8000 | 10X | 8X | G750 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | — |
| Max Range (nm) | 6600 | 8000 | 7505 | 6450 | — |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.68 | $ 0.79 | — | $ 0.64 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 17 | 19 | 16 | 16 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | — |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,895 | $ 4,900 | $2,770 | $ 3,805 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Enhanced and Synthetic Vision Systems | Digital Flight Control System | Honeywell Primus EASy II | — |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 504 | 626.7 | 516 | 516 | 982 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $56,000,000 | $78,000,000 | $ 75,000,000 | $ 62,500,000 | 71500000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | Business Jet | — | — |
| Max Passengers | — | 19 | — | — | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | 36900 | 36900 | — |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | — |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | — | 2 | — |
| Crew Rest | Yes | Yes | — | No | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| Total Seats | 14 | 19 | — | 17 | — |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | — | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 17 | 19 | — | 16 | — |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | — | FWD / AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | — | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | — | 14 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 2,900 | — | 3900 | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | — | 10.2 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 29200 | — |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| Model | Pearl | Passport | — | PW307D | — |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | — | On-Condition | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 15125 | 18920 | — | 6722 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | — | ISA + 17 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 99.5 | 111 | — | 80.2 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 94 | 104 | — | 86.3 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 8 | — | 7.7 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.2 | — | 6.2 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 43.3 | 54.5 | — | 42.7 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.5 | 27 | — | 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 | — |