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Bombardier Global 6500 vs Dassault Falcon 7x vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G600 vs Gulfstream G650er

All six are large-cabin, long-range business jets, but they split into “long-range” and “ultra-long-range” tiers. The Bombardier Global 6500 sits in the ultra-long-range category, typically around a 6,600 nautical mile class range, with a commonly quoted capacity of up to about 17–19 passengers depending on layout. Dassault’s Falcon 7X and 8X are ultra-long-range tri-jets; the 7X is generally in the ~5,950 nm class with up to about 16–19 passengers, while the 8X stretches farther at roughly ~6,450 nm with similar maximum seating, often around 16–19. Gulfstream’s G500 and G600 are large-cabin long-range jets below the top tier; the G500 is commonly cited around ~5,300 nm and the G600 around ~6,600 nm, with typical maximum capacities around 19. The Gulfstream G650ER is an ultra-long-range flagship, roughly in the ~7,500 nm class, and is often configured for up to about 19 passengers. Actual certified range and seating vary by options, payload, and interiors.

SpecBombardier Global 6500Dassault Falcon 7XDassault Falcon 8XGulfstream G500Gulfstream G600Gulfstream G650ER
Summary
Cockpit232222
DOC / nm$ 9.49$ 7.75$ 7.66$ 9.00$ 9.28$ 9.39
Min Crew222444
Total Seats141717121214
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconDassault FalconGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameGlobal 65007X8XG500G600G650ER
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)660059506450520065007500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.68$ 0.65$ 0.64$ 0.90$ 0.93$ 0.78
Max Cabin Seats171616191919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats121414101012
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,895$ 3,850$ 3,805$ 4,644$ 4,789$ 4,844
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)504516516516516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$56,000,000$53,800,000$ 62,500,000$47,500,000$58,500,000$60,000,000
Useful Load (lbs)3360036900306504056049500
Cabin
Cockpit233222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew222444
Crew RestYesNoNoNoYesYes
Jump SeatYesYesYesYesYesYes
Total Seats141717121214
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats171616191919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats121414101012
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.210.210.710.710.7
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920029200319003190031900
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39003900
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelPearlPW307APW307DPW814GAPW815GABR725 A1-12
TBO (hrs)On-Condition7200On-Condition1000010000On-Condition
Thrust (lbs)1512564026722151441568016900
No. of Engines233222
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 17ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15
Dimensions
Length (ft)99.576.780.291.296.199.8
Wingspan (ft)948686.386.394.199.6
Cabin Width (ft)87.77.77.67.68.2
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.26.26.46.46.5
Cabin Length (ft)43.339.142.741.545.246.9
Overall Height (ft)25.525.726.125.525.325.7
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)15521695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.36.36.16.16.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)26.229.226.330.232.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140140230230235
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor