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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.

SpecBombardier Global 6500Dassault Falcon 7XDassault Falcon 8XGulfstream G600
Summary
Cockpit2322
DOC / nm$ 9.49$ 7.75$ 7.66$ 9.28
Min Crew2224
Total Seats14171712
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft NameGlobal 65007X8XG600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA
Max Range (nm)6600595064506500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.68$ 0.65$ 0.64$ 0.93
Max Cabin Seats17161619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats12141410
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,895$ 3,850$ 3,805$ 4,789
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)504516516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$56,000,000$53,800,000$ 62,500,000$58,500,000
Useful Load (lbs)336003690040560
Cabin
Cockpit2332
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2224
Crew RestYesNoNoYes
Jump SeatYesYesYesYes
Total Seats14171712
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats17161619
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats12141410
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.210.210.7
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)292002920031900
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39003900
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPearlPW307APW307DPW815GA
TBO (hrs)On-Condition7200On-Condition10000
Thrust (lbs)151256402672215680
No. of Engines2332
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 17ISA + 15
Dimensions
Length (ft)99.576.780.296.1
Wingspan (ft)948686.394.1
Cabin Width (ft)87.77.77.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.26.26.4
Cabin Length (ft)43.339.142.745.2
Overall Height (ft)25.525.726.125.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)15521695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.36.36.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)26.229.230.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140140230
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor