Airbus Acj Twotwenty vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Gulfstream G700
The Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty is best viewed as a “bizliner” category aircraft: it is derived from an airliner platform and emphasizes cabin volume and layout flexibility over pure ultra-long-range business-jet performance. It offers roughly 5,650 nautical miles of range and typically accommodates about 18 to 19 passengers in a high-end corporate configuration, with significantly more possible in denser layouts. The Bombardier Global 7500 and Gulfstream G700 are both ultra-long-range business jets designed for point-to-point intercontinental missions with smaller, more intimate cabin environments than the ACJ. The Global 7500 is rated around 7,700 nautical miles and commonly seats about 14 to 19 passengers depending on configuration. The Gulfstream G700 is rated around 7,750 nautical miles and is typically configured for about 13 to 19 passengers. In general, the Global 7500 and G700 prioritize maximum range and high-speed long-haul efficiency, while the ACJ TwoTwenty prioritizes a larger “small airliner” cabin experience with slightly less range.
| Spec | Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty | Bombardier Global 7500 | Gulfstream G700 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 16 | 14 | 16 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Bombardier | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ TwoTwenty | Global 7500 | G700 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | Business Jet | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 5650 | 7700 | 7500 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 18 | 19 | 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 | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $80,000,000 | $75,000,000 | $78,000,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 9.50 | — |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.79 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 12 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 4,900 | — |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | — | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | — | 2 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | — | Yes | Optional |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | — | 14 | 16 |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 12 | 12 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 4500 | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | — | Yes | — |
| Model | — | Passport | Pearl 700 |
| TBO (hrs) | — | On-Condition | On Condition |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 18920 | 18250 |
| No. of Engines | — | 2 | 2 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | — | 111 | 109.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 104 | 103 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 8 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 6.2 | 6.25 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 54.5 | 56.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | — | 27 | 25.4 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 195 |