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Bombardier Global 6500 vs Dassault Falcon 900lx

The Bombardier Global 6500 and Dassault Falcon 900LX are both large-cabin business jets, but they sit in slightly different niches. The Global 6500 is typically positioned as an ultra-long-range, high-speed jet with a notably spacious, modern cabin aimed at long intercontinental missions. The Falcon 900LX is a long-range large-cabin jet, valued for its robust operational flexibility, including strong short-field and airport performance that can open access to more challenging runways. On range, the Global 6500 generally offers the longer advertised reach, around 6,600 nautical miles, while the Falcon 900LX is typically quoted around 4,750 nautical miles, making it better suited to long missions but not as many nonstop city pairs as the Global. For passenger capacity, both can be configured for similar typical executive layouts, often seating about 12 to 14 passengers, though maximum certified seating can be higher depending on configuration. In practice, the Global 6500 tends to emphasize living space and zones, while the 900LX emphasizes versatility and airport access.

SpecBombardier Global 6500Dassault Falcon 900LX
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 9.49$ 7.57
Min Crew22
Total Seats1416
ManufacturerBombardierDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameGlobal 6500900LX
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)66004750
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.68$ 0.63
Max Cabin Seats1714
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats1214
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,895$ 3,588
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)504498
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$56,000,000$44,000,000
Useful Load (lbs)22450
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22
Crew RestYesNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Total Seats1416
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1714
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats1214
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.6
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25300
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPearlTFE731-60
TBO (hrs)On-Condition5000
Thrust (lbs)151255000
No. of Engines23
Flat RatingISA + 17
Dimensions
Length (ft)99.566.4
Wingspan (ft)9470.2
Cabin Width (ft)87.7
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.2
Cabin Length (ft)43.333.2
Overall Height (ft)25.524.8
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1264
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)23.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)127