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.
| Spec | Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty | Bombardier Global 5500 | Gulfstream G600 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 16 | 14 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Bombardier | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ TwoTwenty | Global 5500 | G600 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA |
| Max Range (nm) | 5650 | 5900 | 6500 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 18 | 16 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Thales | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 504 | 516 |
| 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 Seats | — | 12 | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 4,895 | $ 4,789 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | 40560 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | — | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | — | 2 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | — | No | Yes |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | — | 14 | 12 |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 16 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 12 | 10 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 10.7 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 31900 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | — | Yes | Yes |
| Model | — | Pearl | PW815GA |
| TBO (hrs) | — | On-Condition | 10000 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 15125 | 15680 |
| No. of Engines | — | 2 | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 15 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | — | 96 | 96.1 |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 94 | 94.1 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 8 | 7.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 6.2 | 6.4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 40.8 | 45.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | — | 25.5 | 25.3 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 6.1 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 30.2 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 230 |