Aircraft comparison
Bombardier Global 5500 vs Dassault Falcon 6X
Summary
The Bombardier Global 5500 and the Dassault Falcon 6X are two ultra-long-range jets, compared here on the specifications that matter. On the numbers, the Bombardier Global 5500 flies farther (5,900 vs 5,500 nm); the Bombardier Global 5500 is faster (516 vs 493 kt); the Dassault Falcon 6X has the taller cabin (6.5 vs 6.2 ft).
| Specification | Global 5500 | Falcon 6X |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 5,900 nm (10,926.8 km)✓ | 5,500 nm (10,186 km) |
| Max cruise speed | 516 kt (955.6 km/h)✓ | 493 kt (913 km/h) |
| Max Mach | 0.9 mach | 0.9 mach |
| Max operating altitude | 51,000 ft (15,544.8 m) | 51,000 ft (15,544.8 m) |
| Max takeoff weight | 92,500 lb (41,957.3 kg) | 77,460 lb (35,135.2 kg) |
| Typical passengers | 13 count✓ | 12 count |
| Max passengers | 16 count | 16 count |
| Cabin length | 40.8 ft (12.44 m)✓ | 40.4 ft (12.31 m) |
| Cabin height | 6.2 ft (1.89 m) | 6.5 ft (1.98 m)✓ |
| Cabin width | 8.2 ft (2.5 m) | 8.5 ft (2.59 m)✓ |
| Baggage volume | 195 cuft (5.52 m3)✓ | 155 cuft (4.39 m3) |
| Powerplant | Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 | Pratt & Whitney Canada PW812D |
| Engines | 2 count | 2 count |
| Thrust per engine | 15,125 lbf | 13,000 lbf |
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