Airbus Acj Twotwenty vs Airbus Acj319 vs Bombardier Global 6500 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Bombardier Global 8000
By category, the Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty and ACJ320 are VIP airliners (converted commercial jets) offering a true “private jetliner” cabin experience, while the Bombardier Global 6500, 7500, and 8000 are purpose-built ultra/long-range business jets optimized for intercontinental missions and access to more airports. On range, the ACJ TwoTwenty is typically cited around 5,650 nautical miles, positioning it between large-cabin business jets and the longest-range flagships. The ACJ320 family is generally longer-legged, commonly advertised around 6,000 nautical miles (variant- and fit-dependent). Bombardier’s Global 6500 is about 6,600 nautical miles, the Global 7500 about 7,700 nautical miles, and the Global 8000 about 8,000 nautical miles, making the 8000 the longest-range option in this set. On passenger capacity, the ACJ TwoTwenty and ACJ320 can be configured for high VIP counts (often roughly 18–50+ depending on layout), whereas the Globals are usually arranged for fewer passengers in higher-comfort cabins (commonly about 13–19, with maximums typically in the high teens to around 20).
| Spec | Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty | Bombardier Global 6500 | Bombardier Global 7500 | Bombardier Global 8000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 16 | 14 | 14 | 19 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Bombardier | Bombardier | Bombardier |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ TwoTwenty | Global 6500 | Global 7500 | Global 8000 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | Business Jet | Business Jet |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 5650 | 6600 | 7700 | 8000 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Thales | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Enhanced and Synthetic Vision Systems |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 504 | 516 | 626.7 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $80,000,000 | $56,000,000 | $75,000,000 | $78,000,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 9.49 | $ 9.50 | $ 9.50 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.68 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.79 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 4,895 | $ 4,900 | $ 4,900 |
| Max Passengers | — | — | — | 19 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | — | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | — | 14 | 14 | 19 |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 17 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 4500 | 2,900 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | — | Pearl | Passport | Passport |
| TBO (hrs) | — | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 15125 | 18920 | 18920 |
| No. of Engines | — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | — | 99.5 | 111 | 111 |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 94 | 104 | 104 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 43.3 | 54.5 | 54.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | — | 25.5 | 27 | 27 |