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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.

SpecBombardier Global 6500Dassault Falcon 2000LXS
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 9.49$ 6.38
Min Crew22
Total Seats1412
ManufacturerBombardierDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameGlobal 65002000LXS
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)66004155
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.68$ 0.80
Max Cabin Seats1710
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats1210
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,895$ 3,073
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)504490
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$56,000,000$35,100,000
Useful Load (lbs)18250
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22
Crew RestYesNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Total Seats1412
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1710
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats1210
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.6
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25300
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPearlPW308C
TBO (hrs)On-Condition7000
Thrust (lbs)151257000
No. of Engines22
Flat RatingISA + 15
Dimensions
Length (ft)99.566.4
Wingspan (ft)9470.2
Cabin Width (ft)87.7
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.2
Cabin Length (ft)43.326.2
Overall Height (ft)25.523.2
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