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Bombardier Global 6500 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Embraer Lineage 1000e vs Gulfstream G600

The Bombardier Global 6500 and Gulfstream G600 sit in the large-cabin, long-range class, aimed at intercontinental missions with strong mix of range and cabin comfort. The Global 6500 typically offers about 6,600 nautical miles of range and is commonly configured for roughly 13–17 passengers, depending on layout. The Gulfstream G600 is similar in category and mission, generally around 6,600 nautical miles as well, with typical seating in the low-to-mid teens. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a large-cabin, ultra-long-range aircraft, usually quoted near 6,450 nautical miles, and often seats around 12–16 passengers. It tends to emphasize operational flexibility, including access to more challenging airports, while still supporting long nonstop legs. The Embraer Lineage 1000E is best viewed as a VIP airliner-style, ultra-large cabin option rather than a traditional business jet competitor. It is typically configured for fewer passengers than its cabin could hold—often about 13–19 in VIP layouts—while offering a shorter long-range profile, commonly around 4,600–4,700 nautical miles.

SpecBombardier Global 6500Dassault Falcon 8XEmbraer Lineage 1000EGulfstream G600
Summary
Cockpit2232
DOC / nm$ 9.49$ 7.66$ 11.68$ 9.28
Min Crew2234
Total Seats14171912
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconEmbraerGulfstream
Aircraft NameGlobal 65008XLineage 1000EG600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA
Max Range (nm)6600645046406500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.68$ 0.64$ 0.97$ 0.93
Max Cabin Seats17161919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats12141610
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,895$ 3,805$ 5,827$ 4,789
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EpicGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)504516470516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$56,000,000$ 62,500,000$51,250,000$58,500,000
Useful Load (lbs)369005004340560
Cabin
Cockpit2322
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2234
Crew RestYesNoYesYes
Jump SeatYesYesYesYes
Total Seats14171412
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats17161919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats12141210
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.28.810.7
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)292002319031900
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPearlPW307DCF34-10 E7-BPW815GA
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition10000
Thrust (lbs)1512567221850015680
No. of Engines2322
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 15ISA + 15
Fuel Burn (lbph)4184
Dimensions
Length (ft)99.580.211996.1
Wingspan (ft)9486.394.294.1
Cabin Width (ft)87.78.87.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.26.66.4
Cabin Length (ft)43.342.776.645.2
Overall Height (ft)25.526.134.725.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.386.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.267.230.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140323230
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)120