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Bombardier Global 6500 vs Dassault Falcon 7x vs Dassault Falcon 8x

All three are large-cabin, long-range business jets, but they sit in slightly different niches. The Bombardier Global 6500 is a large-cabin long-range jet typically suited to high-comfort intercontinental missions, with a published range of about 6,600 nautical miles and a typical passenger load around 12 to 14 (with maximum seating generally higher, depending on configuration). The Dassault Falcon 7X is a long-range large-cabin trijet known for strong runway performance and operational flexibility, with a published range of about 5,950 nautical miles and typical seating around 12 to 14 passengers. The Dassault Falcon 8X is the newer, stretched, ultra-long-range evolution of the 7X, retaining the trijet layout and adding more range and efficiency; it is published around 6,450 nautical miles and typically carries about 12 to 16 passengers. In short, the Global 6500 leads slightly on range versus the 8X and notably over the 7X, while the 8X tends to offer the newest Falcon capabilities and the 7X remains a proven long-range baseline.

SpecBombardier Global 6500Dassault Falcon 7XDassault Falcon 8X
Summary
Cockpit232
DOC / nm$ 9.49$ 7.75$ 7.66
Min Crew222
Total Seats141717
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameGlobal 65007X8X
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)660059506450
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.68$ 0.65$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats171616
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats121414
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,895$ 3,850$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)504516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$56,000,000$53,800,000$ 62,500,000
Useful Load (lbs)3360036900
Cabin
Cockpit233
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew222
Crew RestYesNoNo
Jump SeatYesYesYes
Total Seats141717
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats171616
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats121414
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.210.2
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920029200
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39003900
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPearlPW307APW307D
TBO (hrs)On-Condition7200On-Condition
Thrust (lbs)1512564026722
No. of Engines233
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 17
Dimensions
Length (ft)99.576.780.2
Wingspan (ft)948686.3
Cabin Width (ft)87.77.7
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.26.2
Cabin Length (ft)43.339.142.7
Overall Height (ft)25.525.726.1
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)15521695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.36.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)26.229.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140140