Airbus Acj Twotwenty vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Bombardier Global 8000 vs Gulfstream G650er vs Gulfstream G800 1
All five are long‑range business jets, but they span two size classes. The Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty is a large‑cabin VIP airliner derivative (based on the A220) aimed at spacious interiors and multi‑zone layouts rather than maximum range; it is typically marketed around about 5,650 nautical miles and is configured for roughly 18–50 passengers depending on layout. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range purpose‑built business jet with about 7,700 nautical miles of range and usually seats about 8–19. The Global 8000 is Bombardier’s longer‑leg flagship, targeted around 8,000 nautical miles with a similar typical capacity (about 8–19). Gulfstream’s G650ER is an established ultra‑long‑range benchmark at about 7,500 nautical miles, typically 8–18 passengers. The newer Gulfstream G800 targets even longer reach at about 8,000 nautical miles, with a comparable typical cabin capacity (about 8–19). In short, the ACJ prioritizes cabin volume and higher passenger counts, while the Globals and Gulfstreams prioritize intercontinental range with classic business‑jet seating.
| Spec | Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty | Bombardier Global 7500 | Bombardier Global 8000 | Gulfstream G650ER | Gulfstream G800 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | — |
| Total Seats | 16 | 14 | 19 | 14 | 15 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Bombardier | Bombardier | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ TwoTwenty | Global 7500 | Global 8000 | G650ER | G750 |
| 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 | 982 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $80,000,000 | $75,000,000 | $78,000,000 | $60,000,000 | 71500000 |
| 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 | — |