Airbus Acj Twotwenty vs Airbus Acj319 vs Airbus Acj319 vs Airbus Acj350 vs Boeing Bbj 747 8 vs Boeing Bbj 777 8 vs Boeing Bbj 777 9 vs Boeing Bbj Max 7 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Bombardier Global 5500 vs Bombardier Global 6500 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Bombardier Global 8000
The Bombardier Challenger 650 is a super‑midsize business jet, typically carrying about 8–12 passengers with roughly 4,000 nm range. Bombardier’s Global 5500 and 6500 are large‑cabin long‑range jets, often configured for about 10–16 passengers, with approximately 5,900–6,600 nm range. The Global 7500 and 8000 sit at the top of the purpose‑built business‑jet market, usually 12–19 passengers, with about 7,700 nm (7500) and about 8,000 nm (8000) range. Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty and ACJ320 are VIP airliners (narrowbody-based). They generally seat about 18–50 in executive layouts; the TwoTwenty offers around 5,600 nm range, while ACJ320 variants are typically around 6,000 nm. The Airbus ACJ350 is a widebody VIP airliner, often 25–80 passengers, with roughly 10,000+ nm range depending on variant. Boeing’s BBJ MAX 7 is a narrowbody VIP airliner, commonly 19–50 passengers, around 6,600–7,000 nm. The BBJ 777‑8 and 777‑9 are widebody VIP airliners, typically 25–100+ passengers, with about 8,700 nm (777‑8) and about 7,200–7,300 nm (777‑9). The BBJ 747‑8 is the largest VIP airliner here, often 50–150+, with roughly 8,000 nm range.
| Spec | Airbus ACJ350 | Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty | Boeing BBJ 747-8 | Boeing BBJ MAX 7 | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Bombardier Global 5500 | Bombardier Global 6500 | Bombardier Global 7500 | Bombardier Global 8000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 16 | 100 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 19 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Airbus | Boeing | Boeing | Bombardier | Bombardier | Bombardier | Bombardier | Bombardier |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ350 | ACJ TwoTwenty | BBJ 747-8 | BBJ MAX 7 | Challenger 650 | Global 5500 | Global 6500 | Global 7500 | Global 8000 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | — | — | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 18 | — | — | 12 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | — | — | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 32500 | — | — | — | 21050 | — | — | — | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Thales | Thales | — | — | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Enhanced and Synthetic Vision Systems |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 470 | 490 | 470 | 470 | 504 | 504 | 516 | 626.7 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $366,000,000 | $80,000,000 | $567,000,000 | $91,000,000 | $32,400,000 | $46,000,000 | $56,000,000 | $75,000,000 | $78,000,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | Business Jet | — | — | — | — | Business Jet | Business Jet |
| Max Range (nm) | — | 5650 | 9260 | 7000 | 4085 | 5900 | 6600 | 7700 | 8000 |
| DOC / nm | — | — | — | — | $ 7.16 | $ 9.49 | $ 9.49 | $ 9.50 | $ 9.50 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | — | — | — | $ 0.80 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.79 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | — | — | — | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | — | — | — | $ 3,365 | $ 4,895 | $ 4,895 | $ 4,900 | $ 4,900 |
| Max Passengers | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 |
| Cabin | |||||||||
| Cockpit | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | — | — | — | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | — | — | — | — | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Jump Seat | — | — | — | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | — | — | — | — | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 19 |
| Galley Location | — | — | — | — | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | — | — | — | 12 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | — | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | — | — | 8.8 | — | — | — | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | — | — | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | — | — | — | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | 23000 | — | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4500 | 2,900 |
| Engine | |||||||||
| Model | Trent XWB 84 | — | — | — | CF34-3B MTO | Pearl | Pearl | Passport | Passport |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 43985 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| FADEC | — | — | — | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | — | — | — | — | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | — | — | — | — | ISA + 15 | — | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | — | — | 9220 | 15125 | 15125 | 18920 | 18920 |
| No. of Engines | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dimensions | |||||||||
| Length (ft) | 219 ft 2 in | — | — | — | 68.4 | 96 | 99.5 | 111 | 111 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 212 ft 5 in | — | — | — | 64.4 | 94 | 94 | 104 | 104 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 167 ft 5 in | — | — | — | 7.9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 167 ft 5 in | — | — | — | 25.6 | 40.8 | 43.3 | 54.5 | 54.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 55 ft 11 in | — | — | — | 20.7 | 25.5 | 25.5 | 27 | 27 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 30,162 cu ft | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 2,905 sq ft | — | — | — | 6.9 | — | — | — | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | — | Flat Floor | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | — | — | 15.4 | — | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | 112 | — | — | — | — |