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Bombardier

Global 6500

Global 6500
Starting List Price

$56.0M

Dassault Aviation

Falcon 900

Falcon 900
Starting List Price

$21.0M

Technical Specification Matrix

Preferred Metric
speed

Performance Metrics

ParameterGlobal 6500Falcon 900
Max Range (NBAA IFR)6,600 nmWinner
3,800 nm
Max Cruise SpeedMach 0.9Winner (Speed)
Mach 0.87
Takeoff Distance (SL, ISA, MTOW)6,145 ft
5,235 ftShort Field
Max Operating Altitude51,000 ft51,000 ft
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Cabin Environment

Max Certified Seating17 pax14 pax
Cabin Width7.9 ftWider
7.7 ft
Cabin Altitude @ FL4104,500 ftLower Altitude
8,000 ft

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 900 counters with 3800nm.

Cabin Architecture

While the Global 6500 focuses on its 3-zone configuration (7.9ft wide), the Falcon 900 provides 7.7ft 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 900$3,379/hr

Economic Note

Estimates based on 450 hours annual utilization. The Falcon 900 shows higher fuel efficiency resulting in lower direct variable costs per hour, while both airframes require similar fixed overheads for crew and hangarage.