AIR.ONE

Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Embraer Legacy 650 E

The Bombardier Global 7500 and Dassault Falcon 8X sit in the ultra-long-range business jet category, while the Embraer Legacy 650E is typically considered a large-cabin, long-range business jet but a step down in overall capability. On range, the Global 7500 leads at roughly 7,700 nautical miles, enabling the longest nonstop city-pairs among the three. The Falcon 8X follows with about 6,450 nautical miles, still capable of many intercontinental routes but generally not matching the Global 7500’s longest missions. The Legacy 650E trails at around 3,900 nautical miles, making it better suited to transcontinental and shorter intercontinental flying rather than true ultra-long-haul legs. In passenger capacity, all can be configured for higher-density seating, but typical executive layouts differ: the Global 7500 commonly carries around 14–19 passengers, the Falcon 8X about 12–16, and the Legacy 650E about 13–14. Overall, the Global 7500 emphasizes maximum range and cabin scale, the Falcon 8X balances long range with efficient tri-jet performance, and the Legacy 650E offers a cost-effective large-cabin experience with more moderate range.

SpecBombardier Global 7500Dassault Falcon 8X
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 7.66
Min Crew22
Total Seats1417
ManufacturerBombardierDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameGlobal 75008X
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)77006450
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats1916
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats1214
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$ 62,500,000
Useful Load (lbs)36900
Cabin
Cockpit23
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22
Crew RestYesNo
Jump SeatYesYes
Total Seats1417
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1916
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats1214
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)45003900
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.2
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPassportPW307D
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)189206722
No. of Engines23
Dimensions
Length (ft)11180.2
Wingspan (ft)10486.3
Cabin Width (ft)87.7
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.2
Cabin Length (ft)54.542.7
Overall Height (ft)2726.1
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140