Airbus Acj Twotwenty vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Bombardier Global 8000 vs Gulfstream G650er vs Gulfstream G800
By category, the Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty is a VIP airliner derived from a small narrowbody, optimized for spacious cabin volume and “apartment-style” layouts rather than maximum intercontinental reach. The Bombardier Global 7500 and 8000, and the Gulfstream G650ER and G800, are purpose-built ultra-long-range business jets focused on nonstop global city-pairs at high cruise speeds. On range, the ACJ TwoTwenty is typically positioned for long-range missions but generally sits below the longest-range purpose-built ULR jets. The Global 7500 is a benchmark ultra-long-range platform, while the Global 8000 extends that capability further and is positioned as Bombardier’s longest-range flagship. Gulfstream’s G650ER remains a proven ultra-long-range standard, and the newer G800 is positioned to meet or exceed the G650ER’s reach, depending on mission profile and payload. On passenger capacity, the ACJ TwoTwenty usually carries more people in VIP comfort thanks to its larger airliner fuselage, commonly configured for well over a dozen up to a few dozen passengers. The Global and Gulfstream models typically seat around a dozen to the high teens in executive configurations, with maximum seating higher but less common.
| Spec | Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty | Bombardier Global 7500 | Bombardier Global 8000 | Gulfstream G650ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 16 | 14 | 19 | 14 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Bombardier | Bombardier | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ TwoTwenty | Global 7500 | Global 8000 | G650ER |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | Business Jet | Business Jet | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 5650 | 7700 | 8000 | 7500 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Thales | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Enhanced and Synthetic Vision Systems | Gulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 516 | 626.7 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $80,000,000 | $75,000,000 | $78,000,000 | $60,000,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 9.50 | $ 9.50 | $ 9.39 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.79 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.78 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 4,900 | $ 4,900 | $ 4,844 |
| Max Passengers | — | — | 19 | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | — | 49500 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | — | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | — | 14 | 19 | 14 |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 4500 | 2,900 | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | — | 10.7 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 31900 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | — | Passport | Passport | BR725 A1-12 |
| TBO (hrs) | — | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 18920 | 18920 | 16900 |
| No. of Engines | — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | — | 111 | 111 | 99.8 |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 104 | 104 | 99.6 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 8 | 8 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.5 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 54.5 | 54.5 | 46.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | — | 27 | 27 | 25.7 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | — | 6.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | — | 32.7 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 235 |