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Bombardier Global 6500 vs Dassault Falcon 7x vs Gulfstream G600 vs Piper Seminole

The Bombardier Global 6500, Dassault Falcon 7X, and Gulfstream G600 are all long‑range, large‑cabin business jets intended for intercontinental travel, while the Piper Arrow is a light, single‑engine piston aircraft primarily used for personal flying and training. In range, the Global 6500 typically reaches about 6,600 nautical miles, putting it ahead of the Falcon 7X at roughly 5,950 nautical miles and the G600 at about 6,600 nautical miles, with the Global 6500 and G600 broadly comparable for long city‑pairs. Passenger capacity in these large‑cabin jets is usually configured around 12 to 16 passengers depending on layout, with the Falcon 7X often in the 12–14 range and the Global 6500 and G600 commonly accommodating similar numbers in high‑comfort arrangements. By contrast, the Piper Arrow is a four‑seat aircraft with a practical range generally around 700–900 nautical miles depending on model, fuel, and reserves, making it suitable for regional trips rather than transoceanic missions.

SpecBombardier Global 6500Dassault Falcon 7XGulfstream G600Piper Arrow
Summary
Cockpit2322
DOC / nm$ 9.49$ 7.75$ 9.28$ 1.36
Min Crew224—
Total Seats1417126
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconGulfstreamPiper
Aircraft NameGlobal 65007XG600Arrow
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)660059506500700
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.68$ 0.65$ 0.93$ 0.23
Max Cabin Seats171619—
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats1214104
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,895$ 3,850$ 4,789$ 221
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGarmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)504516516162
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$56,000,000$53,800,000$58,500,000 $765,000
Useful Load (lbs)—33600405601191
Flight Rules———IFR
Cabin
Cockpit2322
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing—
Min Crew224—
Crew RestYesNoYes—
Jump SeatYesYesYes—
Total Seats1417126
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD—
Max Cabin Seats171619—
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT—
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley—
Standard Cabin Seats1214104
Cabin Pressure (psi)—10.210.7—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—2920031900—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—3900——
Engine
FADECYesYesYesNo
ModelPearlPW307APW815GAO-360-AIH6
TBO (hrs)On-Condition7200100002000
Thrust (lbs)15125640215680—
No. of Engines2322
Flat Rating—ISA + 17ISA + 15—
Fuel Type———AvGas
TBO (yrs)———12
Horsepower———180
Fuel Delivery———Carbureted
Fuel Capacity (gal)———108
Dimensions
Length (ft)99.576.796.127.6
Wingspan (ft)948694.138.6
Cabin Width (ft)87.77.6—
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.26.4—
Cabin Length (ft)43.339.145.2—
Overall Height (ft)25.525.725.38.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)—1552——
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—6.36.1—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—26.230.2—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—140230—
Aisle Step (ft)——Flat Floor—