Bombardier Global 6500 vs Cessna Citation Hemisphere vs Dassault Falcon 7x vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G650er
By category, the Embraer Praetor 600 is a super-midsize jet, offering long reach for its class but with a smaller cabin than the others. The Bombardier Global 6500, Cessna Citation Hemisphere, Dassault Falcon 7X, and Gulfstream G650ER are large-cabin, long-range business jets, with the G650ER generally regarded as the ultra-long-range benchmark of the group. On range, the Gulfstream G650ER leads at roughly 7,500 nautical miles, enabling many nonstop intercontinental city pairs. The Global 6500 follows at about 6,600 nm. The Falcon 7X is close behind at around 5,950 nm. The Citation Hemisphere is typically quoted around 4,500 nm. The Praetor 600, despite its smaller category, reaches about 4,000 nm. For passenger capacity, typical executive seating is broadly similar across the large-cabin jets, commonly around 12–16 passengers depending on layout, with maximum certified counts higher. The Praetor 600 is usually arranged for about 8–12 passengers, reflecting its super-midsize cabin.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 6500 | Cessna Citation Hemisphere | Dassault Falcon 7X | Embraer Praetor 600 | Gulfstream G650ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.49 | $ 6.34 | $ 7.75 | $ 6.74 | $ 9.39 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 12 | 17 | 10 | 14 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Global 6500 | Hemisphere | 7X | Praetor 600 | G650ER |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6600 | 4500 | 5950 | 4018 | 7500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.68 | $ 0.63 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.78 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 17 | 13 | 16 | 12 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,895 | $ 3,200 | $ 3,850 | $ 3,141 | $ 4,844 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell SmartView | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Gulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 504 | 504 | 516 | 542 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $56,000,000 | $35,000,000 | $53,800,000 | $20,995,000 | $60,000,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | 33600 | — | 49500 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Total Seats | 14 | 12 | 17 | 10 | 14 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 17 | 13 | 16 | 12 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 12 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 5000 | 3900 | 5800 | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 10.2 | 9.7 | 10.7 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 29200 | 27140 | 31900 |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Pearl | Silvercrest | PW307A | HTF7500E | BR725 A1-12 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 7200 | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Thrust (lbs) | 15125 | 10000 | 6402 | 7528 | 16900 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 17 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 15 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | 1963 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 99.5 | — | 76.7 | 68.1 | 99.8 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 94 | — | 86 | 70.5 | 99.6 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | — | 7.7 | 6.8 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | — | 6.2 | 6 | 6.5 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 43.3 | — | 39.1 | 24.1 | 46.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.5 | — | 25.7 | 21 | 25.7 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 1552 | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 6.3 | 4.7 | 6.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 26.2 | 21.3 | 32.7 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 140 | 45 | 235 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 110 | — |