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Bombardier Global 6500 1 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G600

All three are large-cabin, long-range business jets, but they emphasize different strengths. The Bombardier Global 6500 is a long-range large-cabin jet optimized for comfortable high-speed cruising and strong runway performance, typically offering around a 6,600 nautical mile range and seating commonly arranged for about 13 passengers (with higher-density layouts possible). The Dassault Falcon 8X sits in the ultra-long-range large-cabin category and is known for flexibility and efficiency from its trijet design; it typically offers about a 6,450 nautical mile range and is often configured for roughly 12–14 passengers. The Gulfstream G600 is a large-cabin, long-range jet positioned between Gulfstream’s super-long-range models and its shorter-range large-cabin offerings; it typically provides about a 6,600 nautical mile range and is commonly configured for about 13 passengers. In practice, the Global 6500 and G600 are very close on range with broadly similar cabin class and typical occupancy, while the Falcon 8X is slightly shorter on published range but competitive on cabin utility and operational flexibility.

SpecDassault Falcon 8XGulfstream G600
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 7.66$ 9.28
Min Crew24
Total Seats1712
ManufacturerDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft Name8XG600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA
Max Range (nm)64506500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64$ 0.93
Max Cabin Seats1619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)3690040560
Standard Cabin Seats1410
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805$ 4,789
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,000$58,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit32
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew24
Crew RestNoYes
Jump SeatYesYes
Total Seats1712
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1619
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.210.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats1410
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920031900
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPW307DPW815GA
TBO (hrs)On-Condition10000
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)672215680
No. of Engines32
Dimensions
Length (ft)80.296.1
Wingspan (ft)86.394.1
Cabin Width (ft)7.77.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.4
Cabin Length (ft)42.745.2
Overall Height (ft)26.125.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.36.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.230.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140230
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor