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Bombardier Global 6500 vs Gulfstream G600 vs Dassault Falcon 6x

The Bombardier Global 6500, Gulfstream G600, and Dassault Falcon 6X all sit in the large-cabin, long-range business jet category, but they emphasize slightly different strengths. The Global 6500 is typically positioned as an ultra-long-range large-cabin jet with a published range around 6,600 nautical miles, and it commonly accommodates about 13–17 passengers depending on layout. The Gulfstream G600 is also a large-cabin long-range jet, with a published range around 6,600 nautical miles, generally configured for roughly 13–17 passengers, and often optimized for higher cruise speeds. The Falcon 6X is a large-cabin long-range jet focused on cabin volume and comfort, with a published range around 5,500 nautical miles, and typical seating for about 12–16 passengers. In broad terms, the Global 6500 and G600 are closely matched on range, while the 6X trades some range for a notably wide, tall cabin and flexible cabin configurations.

SpecBombardier Global 6500Dassault Falcon 6XGulfstream G600
Summary
Cockpit232
DOC / nm$ 9.49$ 7.74$ 9.28
Min Crew224
Total Seats141712
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft NameGlobal 65006XG600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA
Max Range (nm)660055006500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.68$ 0.64$ 0.93
Max Cabin Seats171619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats121410
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,895$ 3,845$ 4,789
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIIGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)504516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$56,000,000$49,500,000$58,500,000
Useful Load (lbs)40560
Cabin
Cockpit232
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew224
Crew RestYesNoYes
Jump SeatYesYesYes
Total Seats141712
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats171619
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats121410
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.210.7
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920031900
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPearlPW812DPW815GA
TBO (hrs)On-Condition500010000
Thrust (lbs)151251400015680
No. of Engines222
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 15
Dimensions
Length (ft)99.584.396.1
Wingspan (ft)9485.194.1
Cabin Width (ft)88.57.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.56.4
Cabin Length (ft)43.340.445.2
Overall Height (ft)25.524.525.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1843
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.36.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)27.530.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140230
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor