Dassault Falcon 7x vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Bombardier Global 6500 vs Bombardier Global 7500
Commercial aircraft comparisons typically start with category. Regional aircraft, including turboprops and small regional jets, are designed for short, high-frequency routes linking smaller cities to hubs. Narrow-body airliners serve the core of domestic and short-to-medium international travel, balancing efficiency with flexibility across many airport types. Wide-body airliners are built for long-haul operations and high demand, emphasizing payload, comfort options, and cargo volume. At the top end, very large wide-bodies focus on moving large numbers of passengers between major hubs where runway length and gate infrastructure can support them. Range generally increases as aircraft move up in size and capability, though there is overlap: some long-range narrow-bodies can fly transoceanic missions, while certain wide-bodies are optimized for medium-haul with heavier payloads rather than maximum distance. Passenger capacity follows a similar pattern. Regional types usually carry roughly 30 to 100 passengers, narrow-bodies commonly seat about 120 to 240, and wide-bodies often range from around 250 to 400 or more depending on cabin layout, with very large aircraft exceeding that in high-density configurations.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Bombardier Global 6500 | Bombardier Global 7500 | Dassault Falcon 7X | Dassault Falcon 8X |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.16 | $ 9.49 | $ 9.50 | $ 7.75 | $ 7.66 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 650 | Global 6500 | Global 7500 | 7X | 8X |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 4085 | 6600 | 7700 | 5950 | 6450 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.80 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.64 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 16 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 21050 | — | — | 33600 | 36900 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,365 | $ 4,895 | $ 4,900 | $ 3,850 | $ 3,805 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy II |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 504 | 516 | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $32,400,000 | $56,000,000 | $75,000,000 | $53,800,000 | $ 62,500,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | Business Jet | — | — |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | 11 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 16 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | — | — | 10.2 | 10.2 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23000 | — | — | 29200 | 29200 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 4500 | 3900 | 3900 |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CF34-3B MTO | Pearl | Passport | PW307A | PW307D |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | 7200 | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 17 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 9220 | 15125 | 18920 | 6402 | 6722 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 68.4 | 99.5 | 111 | 76.7 | 80.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 64.4 | 94 | 104 | 86 | 86.3 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.9 | 8 | 8 | 7.7 | 7.7 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.6 | 43.3 | 54.5 | 39.1 | 42.7 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20.7 | 25.5 | 27 | 25.7 | 26.1 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.9 | — | — | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 15.4 | — | — | 26.2 | 29.2 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 112 | — | — | 140 | 140 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 1552 | 1695 |