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Archived 27 May 2026

G650ER vs Global 7000 vs Falcon 8X

Archived side-by-side comparison from the Freestream library

This comparison covers three platforms from the ultra-long-range category as they were tracked during the period the Bombardier programme was known as the Global 7000. Bombardier subsequently renamed the Global 7000 to Global 7500 before first delivery; the airframe is identical. All three aircraft carry full Conklin & de Decker operating-cost data from Freestream's subscription account, pulled 27 May 2026.

The comparison frames the G650ER, Global 7000 (as archived), and Falcon 8X on a like-for-like basis using 250 flight hours per year, $5.00 per US gallon Jet A, $105 per hour maintenance labour, and a 600 nm average trip. Acquisition cost is excluded by design. See the notes section for clarification on the Global 7000 designation.

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Platforms
7,474 nm
Longest Range (Global 7000 / 7500)
521 kts
Highest Max Cruise (Global 7000 / 7500)
2,637 cu ft
Largest Cabin Volume (Global 7000 / 7500)

Gulfstream G650ER

Twin-jet • In Service Since 2014

The G650ER entered service in 2014 as an extended-range variant of the G650, sharing the same airframe with an increased fuel load. Production concluded in 2025. Powered by twin Rolls-Royce BR725 A1-12 engines and equipped with the PlaneView II flight deck, the aircraft accommodates up to 13 passengers and achieves a long-range cruise range of 6,985 nautical miles.

Gulfstream G650

G650 shown; the G650ER shares the airframe with extended-range tankage.

Range
0
nm long-range cruise
Max Speed
516 kts
maximum cruise
Passengers
Up to 13
multi-zone cabin
Ceiling
0
ft maximum certified
Cabin Length
46.83 ft
8.50 ft wide × 6.42 ft tall
Engines
BR725
2× Rolls-Royce
Key Specifications
Production2012 – 2025 (production concluded)
Long-Range Cruise Speed488 kts
Maximum Cruise Speed516 kts
Range, Long-Range Cruise6,985 nm
Ferry Rangeavailable on request
Rate of Climbavailable on request
Engine-Out Ceilingavailable on request
Balanced Field Length6,299 ft
Cabin Dimensions (L × W × H)46.83 × 8.50 × 6.42 ft
Baggage Volume (Total)195 cu ft (internal)
Max Takeoff Weight103,600 lb
Basic Operating Weightavailable on request
Usable Fuelavailable on request
Variable Cost Per Hour$7,842
Annual Fixed Cost$1,627,528

Bombardier Global 7000

Twin-jet • In Service Since 2018

The Bombardier Global 7000 was the original programme designation; Bombardier renamed it the Global 7500 before entry into service in 2018, with the airframe unchanged. Powered by twin General Electric Passport 20-19BB1A engines and equipped with the Bombardier Vision Flight Deck, it accommodates up to 16 passengers across a four-zone cabin measuring 54.42 ft in length, with a maximum certified range of 7,474 nautical miles seats-full.

Bombardier Global 7500

Global 7500 shown; the Global 7000 was renamed Global 7500 before delivery and shares the airframe.

Range
0
nm seats-full
Max Speed
521 kts
maximum cruise
Passengers
Up to 16
four-zone cabin
Ceiling
0
ft maximum certified
Cabin Length
54.42 ft
8.00 ft wide × 6.17 ft tall
Engines
Passport 20
2× General Electric
Key Specifications
Production2016 – Present (as Global 7500)
Long-Range Cruise Speed479 kts
Maximum Cruise Speed521 kts
Range, Seats-Full7,474 nm
Ferry Range7,833 nm (4 pax, long-range cruise)
Rate of Climb3,500 ft/min
Engine-Out Ceiling25,000 ft
Balanced Field Length6,140 ft
Cabin Dimensions (L × W × H)54.42 × 8.00 × 6.17 ft
Baggage Volume (Total)195 cu ft (internal)
Max Takeoff Weight114,850 lb
Basic Operating Weight61,700 lb
Usable Fuel51,503 lb
Variable Cost Per Hour$7,108
Annual Fixed Cost$1,670,358

Dassault Falcon 8X

Tri-jet • In Service Since 2016

The Falcon 8X entered service in 2016 as Dassault's ultra-long-range trijet, powered by three Pratt & Whitney Canada PW307D engines and equipped with the Honeywell EASy III flight deck. The aircraft accommodates up to 12 passengers in a 42.7 ft cabin and achieves a maximum certified range of 6,290 nautical miles seats-full, with a balanced field length of 5,820 ft.

Dassault Falcon 8X

Dassault Falcon 8X.

Range
0
nm seats-full
Max Speed
492 kts
maximum cruise
Passengers
Up to 12
single-zone cabin
Ceiling
0
ft maximum certified
Cabin Length
42.7 ft
7.70 ft wide × 6.20 ft tall
Engines
PW307D
3× Pratt & Whitney Canada
Key Specifications
Production2016 – Present
Long-Range Cruise Speed459 kts
Maximum Cruise Speed492 kts
Range, Seats-Full6,290 nm
Ferry Range6,325 nm (4 pax, long-range cruise)
Rate of Climb3,750 ft/min
Engine-Out Ceiling26,645 ft
Balanced Field Length5,820 ft
Cabin Dimensions (L × W × H)42.7 × 7.70 × 6.20 ft
Baggage Volume (Total)140 cu ft (internal)
Max Takeoff Weight73,000 lb
Basic Operating Weight36,100 lb
Usable Fuel34,900 lb
Variable Cost Per Hour$6,838
Annual Fixed Cost$1,514,183

Fleet Comparison at a Glance

Key metrics across three ultra-long-range platforms. The Global 7000 column reflects the current production Global 7500 airframe. Hover a column to highlight; best values in each row are accented. Acquisition cost excluded by design.

G650ER Global 7000 Falcon 8X
Performance
Range (nm) 6,985 nm 7,474 nm 6,290 nm
Maximum Cruise Speed 516 kts 521 kts 492 kts
Long-Range Cruise Speed 488 kts 479 kts 459 kts
Maximum Altitude 51,000 ft 51,000 ft 51,000 ft
Rate of Climb available on request 3,500 ft/min 3,750 ft/min
Engine-Out Ceiling available on request 25,000 ft 26,645 ft
Balanced Field Length 6,299 ft 6,140 ft 5,820 ft
Max Takeoff Weight 103,600 lb 114,850 lb 73,000 lb
Cabin
Cabin Length 46.83 ft 54.42 ft 42.7 ft
Cabin Width 8.50 ft 8.00 ft 7.70 ft
Cabin Height 6.42 ft 6.17 ft 6.20 ft
Passenger Capacity 13 16 12
Baggage Volume (Total) 195 cu ft 195 cu ft 140 cu ft
Total Cabin Volume 2,138 cu ft 2,637 cu ft 1,695 cu ft
Operating Economics
Variable Cost / Hour $7,842 $7,108 $6,838
Fuel / Hour $2,515 $2,640 $1,885
Engine Reserves / Hour $2,142 $1,730 $1,839
Annual Fixed Cost $1,627,528 $1,670,358 $1,514,183

Range Comparison (nm, Seats-Full / Long-Range Cruise)

Falcon 8X
6,290
G650ER
6,985
Global 7000
7,474

Operating Cost Snapshot

Assumes 250 flight hours per year, $5.00 per US gallon Jet A, $105 per hour maintenance labour, 600 nm average trip.

G650ER
$7,842
per flight hour
$1,628K
annual fixed
Global 7000
$7,108
per flight hour
$1,670K
annual fixed
Falcon 8X
$6,838
per flight hour
$1,514K
annual fixed

Notes

Source

Performance and cost data sourced from Conklin & de Decker (JSSI) via Freestream's subscription account, pulled 27 May 2026.

Conklin & de Decker is the industry standard reference for business aircraft operating cost modelling.

Operating cost assumptions

Hourly variable and annual fixed costs are modelled at 250 flight hours per year, $5.00 per US gallon Jet A, $105 per hour maintenance labour, and a 600 nm average trip. Crew, hangar, insurance, and training are included in the fixed line. Acquisition cost is excluded.

On the Global 7000 designation

Bombardier renamed the Global 7000 programme to Global 7500 before entry into service. The figures shown reflect the current production Global 7500, which is the same airframe Conklin & de Decker tracks for what the archive originally referenced. The column heading "Bombardier Global 7000" preserves the archive's original framing.


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