Bombardier Global 6500 vs Dassault Falcon 7x vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G600
All five are large-cabin, long-range business jets, but they cluster into two range tiers. The Bombardier Global 6500 and Gulfstream G600 sit at the top end of this group for intercontinental capability, with published ranges around 6,600 nautical miles for the Global 6500 and about 6,600 nautical miles for the G600, typically carrying about 13–14 passengers in standard configurations. The Dassault Falcon 8X is also a top-tier long-range jet at roughly 6,450 nautical miles, commonly seating about 12–16. The Gulfstream G500 and Dassault Falcon 7X generally form the next tier down: the G500 is a large-cabin long-range jet around 5,300 nautical miles with typical seating near 13–14, while the Falcon 7X is a large-cabin long-range trijet around 5,950 nautical miles, typically arranged for about 12–16. In passenger capacity, all are broadly similar in typical executive layouts, with differences driven more by cabin configuration than airframe limits; in range, the Global 6500, G600, and 8X usually edge the G500 and 7X for the longest missions.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 6500 | Dassault Falcon 7X | Dassault Falcon 8X | Gulfstream G500 | Gulfstream G600 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.49 | $ 7.75 | $ 7.66 | $ 9.00 | $ 9.28 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Global 6500 | 7X | 8X | G500 | G600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6600 | 5950 | 6450 | 5200 | 6500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.68 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.90 | $ 0.93 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 17 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,895 | $ 3,850 | $ 3,805 | $ 4,644 | $ 4,789 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 504 | 516 | 516 | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $56,000,000 | $53,800,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $47,500,000 | $58,500,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 33600 | 36900 | 30650 | 40560 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | 14 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 12 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 17 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 10 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.7 | 10.7 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 29200 | 29200 | 31900 | 31900 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 3900 | 3900 | — | — |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Pearl | PW307A | PW307D | PW814GA | PW815GA |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 7200 | On-Condition | 10000 | 10000 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 15125 | 6402 | 6722 | 15144 | 15680 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 17 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 99.5 | 76.7 | 80.2 | 91.2 | 96.1 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 94 | 86 | 86.3 | 86.3 | 94.1 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 7.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 43.3 | 39.1 | 42.7 | 41.5 | 45.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.5 | 25.7 | 26.1 | 25.5 | 25.3 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1552 | 1695 | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 26.2 | 29.2 | 26.3 | 30.2 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 140 | 140 | 230 | 230 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |