Airbus Acj Twotwenty vs Airbus Acj319 vs Bombardier Global 8000 vs Gulfstream G700
The Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty and ACJ320 are “bizliner” large-cabin airliners adapted for VIP use, emphasizing spacious interiors and customization, while the Bombardier Global 8000 and Gulfstream G700 are purpose-built ultra-long-range business jets optimized for speed, range, and access to more airports. In range terms, the Global 8000 leads at roughly 8,000 nautical miles, aiming at the longest nonstop city pairs. The Gulfstream G700 follows with about 7,500 nautical miles. The ACJ TwoTwenty typically offers around 5,650 nautical miles, and the ACJ320 is commonly cited around 6,000 nautical miles depending on configuration and auxiliary tanks, putting it in a similar long-range bracket but generally behind the top-end dedicated long-range jets. Passenger capacity differs most. The ACJ320 can accommodate the highest passenger counts in airline-style layouts, though VIP cabins usually seat far fewer; the ACJ TwoTwenty is also notably roomy, typically arranged for around 18–19 VIP passengers but capable of more in dense layouts. The G700 and Global 8000 usually carry about 13–19 passengers in executive configurations.
| Spec | Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty | Bombardier Global 8000 | Gulfstream G700 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 16 | 19 | 16 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Bombardier | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ TwoTwenty | Global 8000 | G700 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | Business Jet | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 5650 | 8000 | 7500 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 18 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Thales | Enhanced and Synthetic Vision Systems | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 626.7 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $80,000,000 | $78,000,000 | $78,000,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 9.50 | — |
| Max Passengers | — | 19 | — |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.79 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 12 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 4,900 | — |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | — | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | — | 4 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | — | Yes | Optional |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | — | 19 | 16 |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 12 | 12 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 2,900 | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | — | Yes | — |
| Model | — | Passport | Pearl 700 |
| TBO (hrs) | — | On-Condition | On Condition |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 18920 | 18250 |
| No. of Engines | — | 2 | 2 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | — | 111 | 109.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 104 | 103 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 8 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 6.2 | 6.25 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 54.5 | 56.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | — | 27 | 25.4 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 195 |