Aircraft comparison
Bombardier Global Express XRS vs Dassault Falcon 6X
Summary
The Bombardier Global Express XRS and the Dassault Falcon 6X are two ultra-long-range jets, compared here on the specifications that matter. On the numbers, the Bombardier Global Express XRS flies farther (6,150 vs 5,500 nm); the Bombardier Global Express XRS carries more (19 vs 16 pax); the Bombardier Global Express XRS is faster (513 vs 493 kt). Across 1038 benchmark city pairs in this database, the Bombardier Global Express XRS reaches more nonstop (857 versus 735). On a route like Ibiza (Eivissa) – Hong Kong (5,534 nm), only the Bombardier Global Express XRS makes it nonstop (estimated from published range).
Key differences
Range
650nm
10.6% · Global Express XRS ahead
Cruise speed
20kt
3.9% · Global Express XRS ahead
Cabin height
0.3ft
4.6% · Falcon 6X ahead
Max passengers
3
15.8% · Global Express XRS ahead
Nonstop reach
857 / 735
of 1038 benchmark routes
| Specification | Global Express XRS | Falcon 6X |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 6,150 nm (11,389.8 km)✓ | 5,500 nm (10,186 km) |
| Max cruise speed | 513 kt (950.1 km/h)✓ | 493 kt (913 km/h) |
| Max Mach | 0.89 mach | 0.9 mach✓ |
| Max operating altitude | 51,000 ft (15,544.8 m) | 51,000 ft (15,544.8 m) |
| Max takeoff weight | 98,000 lb (44,452 kg) | 77,460 lb (35,135.2 kg) |
| Typical passengers | 13 count✓ | 12 count |
| Max passengers | 19 count✓ | 16 count |
| Cabin length | 48.4 ft (14.75 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 BR710 | Pratt & Whitney Canada PW812D |
| Engines | 2 count | 2 count |
| Thrust per engine | 14,750 lbf | 13,000 lbf |
Highlighted cells mark the stronger value per row (direction is per-metric). Route capability is estimated from published range; figures are not booking prices.
On a real route
Ibiza (Eivissa) – Hong Kong — 5,534 nm. Only the Bombardier Global Express XRS makes this nonstop (estimate).
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