Airbus Acj Twotwenty vs Bombardier Global 8000 vs Gulfstream G600 vs Gulfstream G650er vs Gulfstream G700
The Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty is best viewed as a “bizliner”: it sits in a large-cabin/VIP airliner category rather than a purpose-built business jet. It typically offers the most interior volume and flexible lounge/bedroom layouts and can carry the most passengers, but its range is generally below the longest-range dedicated ultra-long-range jets. Bombardier’s Global 8000 is an ultra-long-range business jet optimized for intercontinental missions; it targets the top tier for range and typically carries a large executive load in high comfort rather than maximum seats. Gulfstream’s G600 is a large-cabin, long-range jet that steps below the flagship models in range, with strong transcontinental capability and a slightly lower typical passenger count than the biggest ultra-long-range jets. The Gulfstream G650ER is an ultra-long-range benchmark with higher range than the G600 and a sizable, proven cabin for international nonstop routes. The Gulfstream G700 is Gulfstream’s newer flagship-class large/ultra-long-range offering, emphasizing the largest cabin among the Gulfstreams listed, high passenger comfort, and ultra-long-range performance close to the top of the segment.
| Spec | Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty | Bombardier Global 8000 | Gulfstream G600 | Gulfstream G650ER | Gulfstream G700 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 16 | 19 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Bombardier | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ TwoTwenty | Global 8000 | G600 | G650ER | G700 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | Business Jet | — | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 5650 | 8000 | 6500 | 7500 | 7500 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Thales | Enhanced and Synthetic Vision Systems | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 626.7 | 516 | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $80,000,000 | $78,000,000 | $58,500,000 | $60,000,000 | $78,000,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 9.50 | $ 9.28 | $ 9.39 | — |
| Max Passengers | — | 19 | — | — | — |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.79 | $ 0.93 | $ 0.78 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 4,900 | $ 4,789 | $ 4,844 | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | 40560 | 49500 | — |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Optional |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | — | 19 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | Galley | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 2,900 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 10.7 | 10.7 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 31900 | 31900 | — |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Model | — | Passport | PW815GA | BR725 A1-12 | Pearl 700 |
| TBO (hrs) | — | On-Condition | 10000 | On-Condition | On Condition |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 18920 | 15680 | 16900 | 18250 |
| No. of Engines | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | — | 111 | 96.1 | 99.8 | 109.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 104 | 94.1 | 99.6 | 103 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 8 | 7.6 | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 6.2 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.25 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 54.5 | 45.2 | 46.9 | 56.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | — | 27 | 25.3 | 25.7 | 25.4 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 6.1 | 6.7 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 30.2 | 32.7 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 230 | 235 | 195 |