Airbus Acj Twotwenty vs Bombardier Global 6500 vs Bombardier Global 8000 vs Gulfstream G600 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Gulfstream G800 1
By category, the Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty is a “bizliner” derived from an airliner, optimized for spacious cabin volume and comfort rather than maximum reach. The Bombardier Global 6500 and Gulfstream G600 sit in the large-cabin, long-range class, balancing transcontinental capability with high cruise speed and strong runway performance. The Bombardier Global 8000 and Gulfstream G800 are ultra-long-range flagships aimed at the longest city pairs with premium cabins and top-end performance. The Gulfstream G700 is a large/ultra-long-range flagship emphasizing maximum cabin size and amenities, with range just below the very longest-range leaders. On range, the ACJ TwoTwenty is generally in the long-range band around 5,600 nautical miles, the Global 6500 and G600 are typically around 6,600 nautical miles, the G700 is about 7,500 nautical miles, and the Global 8000 and G800 extend into the ~8,000 nautical mile class. On passenger capacity, typical executive layouts are roughly 18–19 for the ACJ TwoTwenty, about 13–17 for the Global 6500 and G600, and about 14–19 for the G700, G800, and Global 8000, with maximum certified counts higher depending on configuration.
| Spec | Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty | Bombardier Global 6500 | Bombardier Global 8000 | Gulfstream G600 | Gulfstream G700 | Gulfstream G800 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — |
| Total Seats | 16 | 14 | 19 | 12 | 16 | 15 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Bombardier | Bombardier | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ TwoTwenty | Global 6500 | Global 8000 | G600 | G700 | G750 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | Business Jet | — | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA | In Development | — |
| Max Range (nm) | 5650 | 6600 | 8000 | 6500 | 7500 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Thales | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Enhanced and Synthetic Vision Systems | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | — |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 504 | 626.7 | 516 | 516 | 982 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $80,000,000 | $56,000,000 | $78,000,000 | $58,500,000 | $78,000,000 | 71500000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 9.49 | $ 9.50 | $ 9.28 | — | — |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.68 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.93 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | — |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 4,895 | $ 4,900 | $ 4,789 | — | — |
| Max Passengers | — | — | 19 | — | — | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | — | 40560 | — | — |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | — |
| Min Crew | — | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — |
| Crew Rest | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Optional | — |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Total Seats | — | 14 | 19 | 12 | 16 | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | Galley | Galley | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 2,900 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | — | 10.7 | — | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 31900 | — | — |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | — |
| Model | — | Pearl | Passport | PW815GA | Pearl 700 | — |
| TBO (hrs) | — | On-Condition | On-Condition | 10000 | On Condition | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 15125 | 18920 | 15680 | 18250 | — |
| No. of Engines | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | — | 99.5 | 111 | 96.1 | 109.9 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 94 | 104 | 94.1 | 103 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 8 | 8 | 7.6 | 8.2 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.4 | 6.25 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 43.3 | 54.5 | 45.2 | 56.9 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | — | 25.5 | 27 | 25.3 | 25.4 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | — | 6.1 | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | — | 30.2 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 230 | 195 | — |