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.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 6500 | Cessna Citation Hemisphere | Dassault Falcon 7X | Gulfstream G600 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.49 | $ 6.34 | $ 7.75 | $ 9.28 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 12 | 17 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Global 6500 | Hemisphere | 7X | G600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA | FAA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6600 | 4500 | 5950 | 6500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.68 | $ 0.63 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.93 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 17 | 13 | 16 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 10 | 14 | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,895 | $ 3,200 | $ 3,850 | $ 4,789 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell SmartView | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 504 | 504 | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $56,000,000 | $35,000,000 | $53,800,000 | $58,500,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | 33600 | 40560 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | 14 | 12 | 17 | 12 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 17 | 13 | 16 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 10 | 14 | 10 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 5000 | 3900 | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 10.2 | 10.7 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 29200 | 31900 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Pearl | Silvercrest | PW307A | PW815GA |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 7200 | 10000 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 15125 | 10000 | 6402 | 15680 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 17 | ISA + 15 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 99.5 | — | 76.7 | 96.1 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 94 | — | 86 | 94.1 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | — | 7.7 | 7.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | — | 6.2 | 6.4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 43.3 | — | 39.1 | 45.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.5 | — | 25.7 | 25.3 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 1552 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 6.3 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 26.2 | 30.2 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 140 | 230 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | Flat Floor |