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

The Bombardier Global 6500, Dassault Falcon 7X, and Dassault Falcon 8X are all long-range, large-cabin business jets, but they target slightly different priorities. The Global 6500 is typically positioned as an ultra-long-range, large-cabin jet, offering around 6,600 nautical miles of range and a typical passenger load in the low-to-mid teens (often up to about 13–17 depending on configuration). The Falcon 7X is a long-range large-cabin trijet, known for operational flexibility, with roughly 5,950 nautical miles of range and generally similar seating in the low-to-mid teens (commonly around 12–16). The Falcon 8X is an ultra-long-range evolution of the 7X, extending range to about 6,450 nautical miles while keeping comparable cabin class and typical seating, again usually around 12–16 with higher-density layouts possible. In short, the 7X is the shortest-range of the three but highly versatile, the 8X stretches that concept to ultra-long-range missions, and the Global 6500 competes directly in the ultra-long-range segment with strong cabin comfort and endurance.

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