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Airbus Acj Twotwenty vs Airbus Acj320 Neo vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G650er

The Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty sits in the “bizliner” category (based on the A220) and is typically positioned for long-range intercontinental missions, offering roughly about 5,600 nautical miles of range and a generous cabin usually configured for around 18–20 passengers, with ample space for multiple living zones. The Airbus ACJ320neo is a larger wide-cabin bizliner derived from the A320neo family, aimed at VIP airline-style comfort; it generally offers around 6,000 nautical miles of range (depending on fit and auxiliary tanks) and is commonly configured for roughly 19–25 passengers in high-end layouts. The Gulfstream G500 is a large-cabin business jet rather than a bizliner, optimized for speed and flexibility; it typically provides about 5,300 nautical miles of range and usually carries around 12–16 passengers in executive configurations. The Gulfstream G650ER is an ultra-long-range large-cabin business jet, oriented toward the longest nonstop city pairs, with roughly 7,500 nautical miles of range and typical seating for about 14–18 passengers.

SpecAirbus ACJ320 NeoAirbus ACJ TwoTwentyGulfstream G500Gulfstream G650ER
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 14.74—$ 9.00$ 9.39
Min Crew4 244
Total Seats12161214
ManufacturerAirbusAirbusGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameACJ320ACJ TwoTwentyG500G650ER
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)6750565052007500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.84—$ 0.90$ 0.78
Max Cabin Seats35181919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)32500—3065049500
Standard Cabin Seats8—1012
Direct Operating Cost$ 6,926—$ 4,644$ 4,844
Flight Deck (Base Spec)ThalesThalesGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470470516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$96,000,000$80,000,000$47,500,000$60,000,000
Aircraft Type—Business Jet——
Cabin
Cockpit2—22
Min Crew4—44
Total Seats10—1214
ConfigurationGreen Interior———
Max Cabin Seats35—1919
Standard Cabin Seats8—1012
Lavatory——2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew Rest——NoYes
Jump Seat——YesYes
Galley Location——FWDFWD
Lavatory Location——FWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)——10.710.7
Galley / Refreshment——GalleyGalley
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)——3190031900
Engine
FADECYes—YesYes
ModelCFM LEAP-1A27—PW814GABR725 A1-12
TBO (hrs)On-Condition—10000On-Condition
Thrust (lbs)27000—1514416900
No. of Engines2—22
Flat Rating——ISA + 15ISA + 15
Dimensions
Length (ft)111—91.299.8
Wingspan (ft)117.5—86.399.6
Cabin Width (ft)12.1—7.68.2
Cabin Height (ft)7.4—6.46.5
Cabin Length (ft)78.8—41.546.9
Overall Height (ft)38.58—25.525.7
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)6710———
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)943———
Aisle Step (ft)——Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)——6.16.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)——26.332.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)——230235