Bombardier Global 6500 vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G650er
By category, the Embraer Praetor 600 and Dassault Falcon 2000LXS are typically considered super-midsize, while the Bombardier Global 6500, Dassault Falcon 6X, Gulfstream G500, and Gulfstream G650ER are large-cabin long-range jets, with the G650ER generally viewed as ultra-long-range at the top end. On range, the Praetor 600 is shortest at about 4,000 nautical miles. The Falcon 2000LXS follows at roughly 4,000–4,100 nm. The Falcon 6X and Gulfstream G500 step up to about 5,500–5,750 nm. The Global 6500 extends further to about 6,600 nm, while the G650ER leads the group at about 7,500 nm. On passenger capacity, typical configurations cluster around 8–12 passengers, but maximums vary: Praetor 600 is usually up to about 12, Falcon 2000LXS up to about 10, Falcon 6X up to about 16, G500 up to about 19, Global 6500 up to about 17, and G650ER up to about 19.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 6500 | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Dassault Falcon 6X | Embraer Praetor 600 | Gulfstream G500 | Gulfstream G650ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.49 | $ 6.38 | $ 7.74 | $ 6.74 | $ 9.00 | $ 9.39 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 12 | 17 | 10 | 12 | 14 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Global 6500 | 2000LXS | 6X | Praetor 600 | G500 | G650ER |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6600 | 4155 | 5500 | 4018 | 5200 | 7500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.68 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.90 | $ 0.78 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 17 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,895 | $ 3,073 | $ 3,845 | $ 3,141 | $ 4,644 | $ 4,844 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy III | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 504 | 490 | 516 | 542 | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $56,000,000 | $35,100,000 | $49,500,000 | $20,995,000 | $47,500,000 | $60,000,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 18250 | — | — | 30650 | 49500 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | 14 | 12 | 17 | 10 | 12 | 14 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 17 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9.6 | 10.2 | 9.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 25300 | 29200 | 27140 | 31900 | 31900 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 3900 | 5800 | — | — |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — | — |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Pearl | PW308C | PW812D | HTF7500E | PW814GA | BR725 A1-12 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 7000 | 5000 | On-Condition | 10000 | On-Condition |
| Thrust (lbs) | 15125 | 7000 | 14000 | 7528 | 15144 | 16900 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | 1963 | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 99.5 | 66.4 | 84.3 | 68.1 | 91.2 | 99.8 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 94 | 70.2 | 85.1 | 70.5 | 86.3 | 99.6 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 7.7 | 8.5 | 6.8 | 7.6 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6 | 6.4 | 6.5 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 43.3 | 26.2 | 40.4 | 24.1 | 41.5 | 46.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.5 | 23.2 | 24.5 | 21 | 25.5 | 25.7 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1024 | 1843 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 6.3 | 6.3 | 4.7 | 6.1 | 6.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 17.1 | 27.5 | 21.3 | 26.3 | 32.7 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 131 | 140 | 45 | 230 | 235 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 110 | — | — |