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Airbus Acj Twotwenty vs Bombardier Global 5500 vs Gulfstream G600

The Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty sits in the “bizliner” category, derived from an airliner platform and optimized for VIP transport. It typically offers the longest range of the three at roughly 5,600 nautical miles, and it also leads on passenger capacity, commonly configured for about 18 to 19 passengers (with layouts varying by operator and mission). The Bombardier Global 5500 is a large-cabin, long-range business jet designed for intercontinental missions with a more traditional corporate-jet footprint. Its range is about 5,900 nautical miles, and typical seating is around 12 to 16 passengers depending on cabin configuration. The Gulfstream G600 is an ultra-long-range, large-cabin business jet emphasizing speed and long nonstop legs. It offers roughly 6,600 nautical miles of range, generally the longest among these, with typical capacity around 13 to 17 passengers. Overall, the ACJ TwoTwenty tends to maximize space and headcount, while the Global 5500 and G600 focus on high-end long-range business-jet performance, with the G600 usually leading in nonstop reach.

SpecAirbus ACJ TwoTwentyBombardier Global 5500Gulfstream G600
Summary
Cockpit222
Min Crew 224
Total Seats161412
ManufacturerAirbusBombardierGulfstream
Aircraft NameACJ TwoTwentyGlobal 5500G600
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA
Max Range (nm)565059006500
Max Cabin Seats181619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Flight Deck (Base Spec)ThalesBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470504516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$80,000,000$46,000,000$58,500,000
DOC / nm$ 9.49$ 9.28
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.93
Standard Cabin Seats1210
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,895$ 4,789
Useful Load (lbs)40560
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew24
Crew RestNoYes
Jump SeatYesYes
Total Seats1412
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1619
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats1210
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.7
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)31900
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPearlPW815GA
TBO (hrs)On-Condition10000
Thrust (lbs)1512515680
No. of Engines22
Flat RatingISA + 15
Dimensions
Length (ft)9696.1
Wingspan (ft)9494.1
Cabin Width (ft)87.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.4
Cabin Length (ft)40.845.2
Overall Height (ft)25.525.3
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)30.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)230