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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Dassault Falcon 8x

The Bombardier Global 7500 and Dassault Falcon 8X are both ultra-long-range business jets, while the Cessna Citation XLS+ sits in the midsize/super-midsize category aimed at shorter missions and lower operating complexity. In range terms, the Global 7500 leads with roughly 7,700 nautical miles, enabling true intercontinental nonstop flying on many city pairs. The Falcon 8X is also firmly long-range at about 6,450 nautical miles, offering broad transoceanic capability with a slightly shorter reach than the Global. The Citation XLS+ is designed for regional and transcontinental missions, typically around 2,100 nautical miles, making it best suited to shorter point-to-point flying rather than global nonstop routes. Passenger capacity follows a similar pattern: the Global 7500 and Falcon 8X commonly seat around 12 to 16 passengers in typical executive layouts (with higher-density configurations possible), whereas the Citation XLS+ generally seats about 8 to 9 passengers in a standard arrangement.

SpecBombardier Global 7500Cessna Citation XLS+Dassault Falcon 8X
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 5.34$ 7.66
Min Crew222
Total Seats141017
ManufacturerBombardierCessna CitationDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameGlobal 7500XLS+8X
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)770019066450
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.67$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats19916
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats12814
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 2,303$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Honeywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516430516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$15,500,000$ 62,500,000
Useful Load (lbs)754036900
Cabin
Cockpit223
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew222
Crew RestYesNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoYes
Total Seats141017
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats19916
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats12814
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)45003900
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.310.2
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2523029200
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPassportPW545CPW307D
TBO (hrs)On-Condition5000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 10ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)1892041196722
No. of Engines223
Dimensions
Length (ft)11152.580.2
Wingspan (ft)10456.386.3
Cabin Width (ft)85.57.7
Cabin Height (ft)6.25.76.2
Cabin Length (ft)54.518.542.7
Overall Height (ft)2717.226.1
Aisle Step (ft)0.7
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.96.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.329.2
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)80
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10140
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695