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Bombardier Global 6500 vs Cessna Citation Hemisphere vs Dassault Falcon 7x vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G500

All five are long-range business jets, but they span the upper-midsize to large-cabin segments. The Embraer Praetor 600 is best viewed as a super‑midsize/upper‑midsize jet, typically carrying about 8–12 passengers with a range around 4,000 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G500 sits in the large‑cabin category, generally configured for roughly 10–16 passengers and offering about 5,200 nm of range. Bombardier’s Global 6500 is a large‑cabin, long‑range aircraft, commonly seating about 10–17 passengers with roughly 6,600 nm range. Dassault’s Falcon 7X is also large‑cabin and long‑range, usually arranged for around 8–16 passengers and flying about 5,950–6,000 nm. The Cessna Citation Hemisphere was conceived as a large‑cabin, transcontinental/near‑intercontinental jet, typically advertised around 9–19 passengers with a targeted range near 4,500 nm, though it remains a program that has not entered service, unlike the others.

SpecBombardier Global 6500Cessna Citation HemisphereDassault Falcon 7XEmbraer Praetor 600Gulfstream G500
Summary
Cockpit22322
DOC / nm$ 9.49$ 6.34$ 7.75$ 6.74$ 9.00
Min Crew22224
Total Seats1412171012
ManufacturerBombardierCessna CitationDassault FalconEmbraerGulfstream
Aircraft NameGlobal 6500Hemisphere7XPraetor 600G500
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)66004500595040185200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.68$ 0.63$ 0.65$ 0.84$ 0.90
Max Cabin Seats1713161219
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats121014810
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,895$ 3,200$ 3,850$ 3,141$ 4,644
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell SmartViewHoneywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)504504516542516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$56,000,000$35,000,000$53,800,000$20,995,000$47,500,000
Useful Load (lbs)3360030650
Cabin
Cockpit22322
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22224
Crew RestYesNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoYesNoYes
Total Seats1412171012
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1713161219
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFTFWD / AFTAFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats121014810
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)500039005800
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.29.710.7
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)292002714031900
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelPearlSilvercrestPW307AHTF7500EPW814GA
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition7200On-Condition10000
Thrust (lbs)15125100006402752815144
No. of Engines22322
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 18ISA + 15
Fuel Capacity (gal)1963
Dimensions
Length (ft)99.576.768.191.2
Wingspan (ft)948670.586.3
Cabin Width (ft)87.76.87.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.266.4
Cabin Length (ft)43.339.124.141.5
Overall Height (ft)25.525.72125.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1552
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.34.76.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)26.221.326.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14045230
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110