Airbus Acj Twotwenty vs Airbus Acj319 vs Airbus Acj350 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Bombardier Global 5500 vs Bombardier Global 6500 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Bombardier Global 8000
The Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty and ACJ320 are “bizliners” (airliner-derived corporate jets) suited to larger groups; the TwoTwenty typically offers transcontinental-to-long-range capability and a spacious cabin for roughly 18–40+ passengers, while the ACJ320 is similar in category with a broadly comparable large-cabin, multi-zone layout and capacity often around 19–50, with range varying by configuration. The Airbus ACJ350 is a widebody VIP airliner in a higher category, aimed at heads-of-state or very large delegations, with ultra-long-range performance (typically 10,000+ nm class) and capacity that can be configured from a few dozen to well over 100. Bombardier’s Challenger 650 is a super-midsize business jet, optimized for shorter long-range missions (about 4,000 nm class) and typically 8–12 passengers. The Global 5500 and Global 6500 are large-cabin long-range jets (about 5,900 and 6,600 nm classes, respectively), usually 10–16 passengers. The Global 7500 and Global 8000 sit at the top end of the business-jet market, offering very large cabins, 14–19 passengers typical, and ultra-long ranges of roughly 7,700 and 8,000 nm classes.
| Spec | Airbus ACJ350 | Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty | 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 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 19 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Airbus | Bombardier | Bombardier | Bombardier | Bombardier | Bombardier |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ350 | ACJ TwoTwenty | 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 | 470 | 504 | 504 | 516 | 626.7 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $366,000,000 | $80,000,000 | $32,400,000 | $46,000,000 | $56,000,000 | $75,000,000 | $78,000,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | — | — | — | Business Jet | Business Jet |
| Max Range (nm) | — | 5650 | 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 | — | — | — | — |