Airbus Acj Twotwenty vs Airbus Acj319 vs Airbus Acj350 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Bombardier Global 6500 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Bombardier Global 8000
The Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty and ACJ320 are “bizliner” conversions of airliners, while the ACJ350 is a long‑range widebody VIP aircraft; the Bombardier Challenger 650 is a super‑midsize business jet, and the Global 6500/7500/8000 are large‑cabin, ultra‑long‑range business jets. In range terms, the Challenger 650 is shortest at about 4,000 nm; the Global 6500 steps up to roughly 6,600 nm; the Global 7500 reaches about 7,700 nm; and the Global 8000 is longest at about 8,000 nm. Among the Airbuses, the ACJ320 is around 6,000 nm, the ACJ TwoTwenty around 5,650 nm, and the ACJ350 typically about 10,000+ nm, exceeding the others. Passenger capacity differs by mission: Challenger 650 typically seats about 8–12; Global 6500 about 12–17; Global 7500 about 14–19; Global 8000 similar, roughly 14–19. The ACJ TwoTwenty commonly accommodates about 18–40; the ACJ320 about 19–50; and the ACJ350, depending on layout, roughly 25–50+ in VIP configurations.
| Spec | Airbus ACJ350 | Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Bombardier Global 6500 | Bombardier Global 7500 | Bombardier Global 8000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 16 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 19 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Airbus | Bombardier | Bombardier | Bombardier | Bombardier |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ350 | ACJ TwoTwenty | Challenger 650 | Global 6500 | Global 7500 | Global 8000 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 18 | 12 | 17 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | 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) | Enhanced and Synthetic Vision Systems |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 470 | 470 | 504 | 516 | 626.7 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $366,000,000 | $80,000,000 | $32,400,000 | $56,000,000 | $75,000,000 | $78,000,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | — | — | Business Jet | Business Jet |
| Max Range (nm) | — | 5650 | 4085 | 6600 | 7700 | 8000 |
| DOC / nm | — | — | $ 7.16 | $ 9.49 | $ 9.50 | $ 9.50 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | — | $ 0.80 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.79 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | — | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | — | $ 3,365 | $ 4,895 | $ 4,900 | $ 4,900 |
| Max Passengers | — | — | — | — | — | 19 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | — | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | — | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Jump Seat | — | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | — | — | 11 | 14 | 14 | 19 |
| Galley Location | — | — | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | — | 12 | 17 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 8.8 | — | — | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | — | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 23000 | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | 4500 | 2,900 |
| Engine | ||||||
| Model | Trent XWB 84 | — | CF34-3B MTO | Pearl | Passport | Passport |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 43985 | — | — | — | — | — |
| FADEC | — | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | — | — | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 15 | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | 9220 | 15125 | 18920 | 18920 |
| No. of Engines | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 219 ft 2 in | — | 68.4 | 99.5 | 111 | 111 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 212 ft 5 in | — | 64.4 | 94 | 104 | 104 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 167 ft 5 in | — | 7.9 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 167 ft 5 in | — | 25.6 | 43.3 | 54.5 | 54.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 55 ft 11 in | — | 20.7 | 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 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 15.4 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 112 | — | — | — |