Bombardier Global 6500 vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs
The Bombardier Global 6500 and Dassault Falcon 2000LXS sit in different business-jet categories and are aimed at different mission profiles. The Global 6500 is a long-range, large-cabin business jet designed for intercontinental flying, offering a published range of about 6,600 nautical miles, which supports nonstop city pairs that are typically beyond the reach of the Falcon 2000LXS. The Falcon 2000LXS is generally considered a large-cabin, shorter long-range (often described as “super-midsize/large-cabin”) business jet with a published range of roughly 4,000 nautical miles, optimized for efficient missions, strong runway performance, and flexible operations into more challenging airports. In passenger capacity, both can be configured in multiple layouts, but the Global 6500 typically accommodates more people in greater comfort on long sectors, commonly arranged for around 13 to 17 passengers depending on configuration. The Falcon 2000LXS is usually arranged for about 8 to 10 passengers in standard layouts, with higher-density configurations possible but less common for premium operations.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 6500 | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.49 | $ 6.38 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon |
| Aircraft Name | Global 6500 | 2000LXS |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6600 | 4155 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.68 | $ 0.80 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 17 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,895 | $ 3,073 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy II |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 504 | 490 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $56,000,000 | $35,100,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 18250 |
| Cabin | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No |
| Total Seats | 14 | 12 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 17 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 10 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9.6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 25300 |
| Engine | ||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Pearl | PW308C |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 7000 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 15125 | 7000 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length (ft) | 99.5 | 66.4 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 94 | 70.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 7.7 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 43.3 | 26.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.5 | 23.2 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1024 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 17.1 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 131 |