Bombardier Global 6500 vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Dassault Falcon 7x vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G600 vs Gulfstream G650er
All are large-cabin, long-range business jets, but they span different performance tiers. The Bombardier Global 6500 and Gulfstream G500/G600 are best viewed as large-cabin, long-range aircraft suited to transcontinental and many intercontinental missions; they typically seat about 12–16 passengers, with ranges roughly in the 5,000–6,600 nm class depending on model and configuration. Dassault’s Falcon 6X is a newer large-cabin long-range jet with a notably wide cabin, commonly arranged for about 12–16 passengers, and offers around 5,500 nm of range. Dassault’s Falcon 7X and 8X step up into the ultra-long-range segment; typical seating remains in the 12–16 range, but range increases—about 5,950 nm for the 7X and roughly 6,450 nm for the 8X. The Gulfstream G650ER sits at the top end here as an ultra-long-range flagship, commonly configured for about 14–18 passengers and offering roughly 7,500 nm of range, enabling more nonstop city pairs than the others.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 6500 | Dassault Falcon 6X | Dassault Falcon 7X | Dassault Falcon 8X | Gulfstream G500 | Gulfstream G600 | Gulfstream G650ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.49 | $ 7.74 | $ 7.75 | $ 7.66 | $ 9.00 | $ 9.28 | $ 9.39 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Global 6500 | 6X | 7X | 8X | G500 | G600 | G650ER |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6600 | 5500 | 5950 | 6450 | 5200 | 6500 | 7500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.68 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.90 | $ 0.93 | $ 0.78 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,895 | $ 3,845 | $ 3,850 | $ 3,805 | $ 4,644 | $ 4,789 | $ 4,844 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy III | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 504 | 516 | 516 | 516 | 516 | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $56,000,000 | $49,500,000 | $53,800,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $47,500,000 | $58,500,000 | $60,000,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | 33600 | 36900 | 30650 | 40560 | 49500 |
| Cabin | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | 14 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 29200 | 29200 | 29200 | 31900 | 31900 | 31900 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 3900 | 3900 | 3900 | — | — | — |
| Engine | |||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Pearl | PW812D | PW307A | PW307D | PW814GA | PW815GA | BR725 A1-12 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 5000 | 7200 | On-Condition | 10000 | 10000 | On-Condition |
| Thrust (lbs) | 15125 | 14000 | 6402 | 6722 | 15144 | 15680 | 16900 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 17 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Length (ft) | 99.5 | 84.3 | 76.7 | 80.2 | 91.2 | 96.1 | 99.8 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 94 | 85.1 | 86 | 86.3 | 86.3 | 94.1 | 99.6 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 8.5 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.5 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 43.3 | 40.4 | 39.1 | 42.7 | 41.5 | 45.2 | 46.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.5 | 24.5 | 25.7 | 26.1 | 25.5 | 25.3 | 25.7 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1843 | 1552 | 1695 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 27.5 | 26.2 | 29.2 | 26.3 | 30.2 | 32.7 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 140 | 140 | 140 | 230 | 230 | 235 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |