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Bombardier Global 6500 vs Cessna Citation Hemisphere vs Dassault Falcon 7x vs Gulfstream G600

The Bombardier Global 6500 and Gulfstream G600 sit in the large-cabin, long-range category, while the Dassault Falcon 7X is an ultra-long-range large-cabin trijet and the Cessna Citation Hemisphere was planned as a large-cabin, long-range business jet program that was later canceled. In range terms, the Global 6500 is typically cited around 6,600 nautical miles, the G600 around 6,600 nautical miles, and the Falcon 7X about 5,950 nautical miles; the Hemisphere was marketed at roughly 4,500 nautical miles. For passenger capacity, all are usually configured for about 10 to 16 passengers depending on layout, with maximum certified seating often higher. The Global 6500 and G600 commonly seat 13 to 15 in executive configurations, the Falcon 7X similarly seats about 12 to 14 while offering flexibility thanks to its trijet design, and the Hemisphere was expected to target around 9 to 12 in typical layouts. Overall, Global 6500 and G600 emphasize comparable top-tier range in a modern twinjet, the 7X trades some range for short-field and operational versatility, and the Hemisphere would have been a step down in range versus the others.

SpecBombardier Global 6500Cessna Citation HemisphereDassault Falcon 7XGulfstream G600
Summary
Cockpit2232
DOC / nm$ 9.49$ 6.34$ 7.75$ 9.28
Min Crew2224
Total Seats14121712
ManufacturerBombardierCessna CitationDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft NameGlobal 6500Hemisphere7XG600
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA
Max Range (nm)6600450059506500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.68$ 0.63$ 0.65$ 0.93
Max Cabin Seats17131619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats12101410
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,895$ 3,200$ 3,850$ 4,789
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell SmartViewHoneywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)504504516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$56,000,000$35,000,000$53,800,000$58,500,000
Useful Load (lbs)3360040560
Cabin
Cockpit2232
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2224
Crew RestYesNoNoYes
Jump SeatYesNoYesYes
Total Seats14121712
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats17131619
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats12101410
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)50003900
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.210.7
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920031900
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPearlSilvercrestPW307APW815GA
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition720010000
Thrust (lbs)1512510000640215680
No. of Engines2232
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 15
Dimensions
Length (ft)99.576.796.1
Wingspan (ft)948694.1
Cabin Width (ft)87.77.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.26.4
Cabin Length (ft)43.339.145.2
Overall Height (ft)25.525.725.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1552
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.36.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)26.230.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140230
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor