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.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 6500 | Dassault Falcon 7X |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.49 | $ 7.75 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 17 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon |
| Aircraft Name | Global 6500 | 7X |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6600 | 5950 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.68 | $ 0.65 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 17 | 16 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 14 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,895 | $ 3,850 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy II |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 504 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $56,000,000 | $53,800,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 33600 |
| Cabin | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | 14 | 17 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 17 | 16 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 14 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 10.2 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 29200 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 3900 |
| Engine | ||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Pearl | PW307A |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 7200 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 15125 | 6402 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 3 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 17 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length (ft) | 99.5 | 76.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 94 | 86 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 7.7 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 43.3 | 39.1 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.5 | 25.7 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1552 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 26.2 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 140 |