Bombardier Global 6500 vs Cessna 206 Turbo Stationair vs Dassault Falcon 7x vs Gulfstream G600 vs Piper Seminole
The Bombardier Global 6500, Dassault Falcon 7X, and Gulfstream G600 are long-range business jets, typically used for intercontinental travel. The Global 6500 offers roughly 6,600 nautical miles of range and generally carries about 12–14 passengers in a typical executive layout. The Falcon 7X is in a similar ultra-long-range class at about 5,950 nautical miles, also commonly seating around 12–14. The Gulfstream G600 is a large-cabin long-range jet at about 6,600 nautical miles, usually configured for roughly 10–14 passengers. The Cessna Turbo Stationair is a single-engine turboprop utility aircraft designed for shorter regional missions and flexible operations; typical range is around 800–1,000 nautical miles depending on configuration, with seating commonly around 6–10 (often fewer for comfort and payload). The Piper Arrow is a single-engine piston aircraft aimed at personal and training travel, with typical range around 700–900 nautical miles and practical passenger capacity of about 3–4.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 6500 | Cessna Turbo Stationair | Dassault Falcon 7X | Gulfstream G600 | Piper Arrow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.49 | $ 1.08 | $ 7.75 | $ 9.28 | $ 1.36 |
| Min Crew | 2 | — | 2 | 4 | — |
| Total Seats | 14 | 6 | 17 | 12 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Cessna | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | Global 6500 | 206 Turbo Stationair | 7X | G600 | Arrow |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6600 | 703 | 5950 | 6500 | 700 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.68 | $ 0.18 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.93 | $ 0.23 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 17 | — | 16 | 19 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 4 | 14 | 10 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,895 | $ 174 | $ 3,850 | $ 4,789 | $ 221 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 504 | 161 | 516 | 516 | 162 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $56,000,000 | $745,000 | $53,800,000 | $58,500,000 | $765,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | VFR | — | — | IFR |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | 33600 | 40560 | 1191 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | — | 2 | 4 | — |
| Crew Rest | Yes | — | No | Yes | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | — |
| Total Seats | 14 | 6 | 17 | 12 | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | — | FWD | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 17 | — | 16 | 19 | — |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | — | Galley | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 4 | 14 | 10 | 4 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 10.2 | 10.7 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 29200 | 31900 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 3900 | — | — |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Model | Pearl | TIO-540-AJ1A | PW307A | PW815GA | O-360-AIH6 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 2000 | 7200 | 10000 | 2000 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 15125 | — | 6402 | 15680 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Type | — | AvGas | — | — | AvGas |
| TBO (yrs) | — | 12 | — | — | 12 |
| Horsepower | — | 350 | — | — | 180 |
| Fuel Delivery | — | Fuel Injected | — | — | Carbureted |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 87 | — | — | 108 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 17 | ISA + 15 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 99.5 | 28.3 | 76.7 | 96.1 | 27.6 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 94 | 36 | 86 | 94.1 | 38.6 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 3.6 | 7.7 | 7.6 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 4.2 | 6.2 | 6.4 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 43.3 | 12.1 | 39.1 | 45.2 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.5 | 9.4 | 25.7 | 25.3 | 8.5 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 11 | 140 | 230 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 1552 | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 6.3 | 6.1 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 26.2 | 30.2 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | Flat Floor | — |