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Bombardier

Global 6500

Global 6500
Starting List Price

$56.0M

Dassault Aviation

Falcon 6X

Falcon 6X
Starting List Price

$52.0M

Technical Specification Matrix

Preferred Metric
speed

Performance Metrics

ParameterGlobal 6500Falcon 6X
Max Range (NBAA IFR)6,600 nmWinner
5,500 nm
Max Cruise SpeedMach 0.9
Mach 0.9
Takeoff Distance (SL, ISA, MTOW)6,145 ft
5,480 ftShort Field
Max Operating Altitude51,000 ft51,000 ft
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Cabin Environment

Max Certified Seating17 pax16 pax
Cabin Width7.9 ft
8.5 ftWider
Cabin Altitude @ FL4104,500 ft
3,900 ftLower Altitude

Expert Insights

Range & Capability

The Global 6500 excels in sheer capability with a 6600nm range, making it preferred for extreme ultra-long-haul city pairs, whereas the Falcon 6X counters with 5500nm.

Cabin Architecture

While the Global 6500 focuses on its 3-zone configuration (7.9ft wide), the Falcon 6X provides 8.5ft of width, offering a distinctly different volumetric feel for passengers.

Technological Edge

The Bombardier Global 6500 is one of the most capable long range business jets in its class. It offe... Both platforms represent the pinnacle of modern fly-by-wire avionics and systems redundancy in the long range class.

Operating Economics (Est.)

Variable Costs Per Hour

Global 6500$5,150/hr
Falcon 6X$4,335/hr

Economic Note

Estimates based on 450 hours annual utilization. The Falcon 6X shows higher fuel efficiency resulting in lower direct variable costs per hour, while both airframes require similar fixed overheads for crew and hangarage.