Bombardier Global 6500 vs Dassault Falcon 7x vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G600
All four are long-range, large-cabin business jets, but they separate mainly on range and typical cabin load. The Bombardier Global 6500 sits in the ultra-long-range category with about 6,600 nautical miles of range and is typically configured for around 13–17 passengers. The Dassault Falcon 7X is also a long-range large-cabin trijet, generally around 5,950 nautical miles of range, with typical layouts in the 12–16 passenger range. The Dassault Falcon 8X is the 7X’s longer-legged evolution in the ultra-long-range class, offering roughly 6,450 nautical miles, usually seating about 12–16 depending on configuration. The Gulfstream G600 is a large-cabin, long-range jet with range commonly cited around 6,600 nautical miles, and typical passenger capacity around 13–17. In short, the Falcon 7X is the shortest-range of the group, while the Global 6500 and G600 cluster near the top for range; the 8X splits the difference and remains competitive. Passenger capacity is broadly similar across all four and depends heavily on interior layout.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 6500 | Dassault Falcon 7X | Dassault Falcon 8X | Gulfstream G600 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.49 | $ 7.75 | $ 7.66 | $ 9.28 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 17 | 17 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Global 6500 | 7X | 8X | G600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6600 | 5950 | 6450 | 6500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.68 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.93 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 17 | 16 | 16 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 14 | 14 | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,895 | $ 3,850 | $ 3,805 | $ 4,789 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 504 | 516 | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $56,000,000 | $53,800,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $58,500,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 33600 | 36900 | 40560 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | 14 | 17 | 17 | 12 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 17 | 16 | 16 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 14 | 14 | 10 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.7 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 29200 | 29200 | 31900 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 3900 | 3900 | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Pearl | PW307A | PW307D | PW815GA |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 7200 | On-Condition | 10000 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 15125 | 6402 | 6722 | 15680 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 17 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 15 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 99.5 | 76.7 | 80.2 | 96.1 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 94 | 86 | 86.3 | 94.1 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 43.3 | 39.1 | 42.7 | 45.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.5 | 25.7 | 26.1 | 25.3 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1552 | 1695 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 26.2 | 29.2 | 30.2 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 140 | 140 | 230 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | Flat Floor |