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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.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Bombardier Global 6500Bombardier Global 7500Dassault Falcon 7XDassault Falcon 8X
Summary
Cockpit22232
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 9.49$ 9.50$ 7.75$ 7.66
Min Crew22222
Total Seats1114141717
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierBombardierDassault FalconDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameChallenger 650Global 6500Global 75007X8X
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)40856600770059506450
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.68$ 0.79$ 0.65$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats1217191616
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)210503360036900
Standard Cabin Seats912121414
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 4,895$ 4,900$ 3,850$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470504516516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$56,000,000$75,000,000$53,800,000$ 62,500,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Cabin
Cockpit22233
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22222
Crew RestYesYesYesNoNo
Jump SeatYesYesYesYesYes
Total Seats1114141717
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1217191616
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.810.210.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats912121414
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)230002920029200
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)450039003900
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelCF34-3B MTOPearlPassportPW307APW307D
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition7200On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 17ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)9220151251892064026722
No. of Engines22233
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.499.511176.780.2
Wingspan (ft)64.4941048686.3
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.9887.77.7
Cabin Height (ft)66.26.26.26.2
Cabin Length (ft)25.643.354.539.142.7
Overall Height (ft)20.725.52725.726.1
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.96.36.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.426.229.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)112140140
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)15521695