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Bombardier Global 6500 vs Dassault Falcon 7x

Both the Bombardier Global 6500 and the Dassault Falcon 7X sit in the large-cabin, long-range business jet category, aimed at nonstop intercontinental missions with high comfort. The Global 6500 is generally positioned as a “large/ultra-long-range” jet with a published range of about 6,600 nautical miles, giving it an edge for longer nonstop city pairs. The Falcon 7X is a long-range large-cabin trijet with a published range around 5,950 nautical miles, typically a bit shorter than the Global 6500, though still solidly intercontinental. In passenger capacity, both are commonly configured for roughly 12 to 16 passengers in typical executive layouts. The Global 6500’s cabin is often praised for its spaciousness and zones suited to working, dining, and resting, while the Falcon 7X emphasizes operational flexibility, including strong short-field and steep-approach capability in many real-world profiles. Overall, choose the Global 6500 if maximum range and cabin volume are priority; choose the 7X if you value broad airport access and trijet operating characteristics.

SpecBombardier Global 6500Dassault Falcon 7X
Summary
Cockpit23
DOC / nm$ 9.49$ 7.75
Min Crew22
Total Seats1417
ManufacturerBombardierDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameGlobal 65007X
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)66005950
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.68$ 0.65
Max Cabin Seats1716
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats1214
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,895$ 3,850
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)504516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$56,000,000$53,800,000
Useful Load (lbs)33600
Cabin
Cockpit23
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22
Crew RestYesNo
Jump SeatYesYes
Total Seats1417
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1716
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats1214
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.2
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPearlPW307A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition7200
Thrust (lbs)151256402
No. of Engines23
Flat RatingISA + 17
Dimensions
Length (ft)99.576.7
Wingspan (ft)9486
Cabin Width (ft)87.7
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.2
Cabin Length (ft)43.339.1
Overall Height (ft)25.525.7
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1552
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)26.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140