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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 900lx

The Bombardier Global 7500 and Dassault Falcon 900LX both sit in the long-range business jet market, but they occupy different tiers. The Global 7500 is generally considered an ultra-long-range flagship, designed for very long nonstop intercontinental missions, while the Falcon 900LX is typically categorized as a large-cabin long-range jet with a strong emphasis on operational flexibility, including good performance from shorter or more challenging runways. On range, the Global 7500 offers substantially greater nonstop capability, published around 7,700 nautical miles, enabling routes such as New York to Hong Kong under favorable conditions. The Falcon 900LX is also a true long-range aircraft, commonly published around 4,750 nautical miles, suitable for missions like U.S. coast-to-coast with comfortable reserves and many transatlantic pairings depending on winds and payload. In passenger capacity, both can be configured in various layouts, but the Global 7500 typically carries more in comfort, often around 14–19 passengers, whereas the Falcon 900LX is commonly arranged for about 12–14, with maximum seating in higher-density configurations.

SpecBombardier Global 7500Dassault Falcon 900LX
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 7.57
Min Crew22
Total Seats1416
ManufacturerBombardierDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameGlobal 7500900LX
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)77004750
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.63
Max Cabin Seats1914
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats1214
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 3,588
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516498
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$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 Seats1914
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats1214
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.6
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25300
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPassportTFE731-60
TBO (hrs)On-Condition5000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)189205000
No. of Engines23
Dimensions
Length (ft)11166.4
Wingspan (ft)10470.2
Cabin Width (ft)87.7
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.2
Cabin Length (ft)54.533.2
Overall Height (ft)2724.8
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1264
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)23.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)127