Airbus Acj Twotwenty vs Bombardier Global 8000 vs Gulfstream G600 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Gulfstream G800 1
The Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty is a corporate airliner rather than a purpose-built business jet, emphasizing cabin space and comfort. It typically carries roughly 18–20 passengers in VIP layouts (more in high-density configurations) and offers an intercontinental range around 5,600–6,000 nautical miles, depending on configuration and reserves. Bombardier’s Global 8000 is an ultra-long-range business jet aimed at maximum reach, with a typical executive capacity around 13–19 passengers and a headline range near 8,000 nautical miles, putting it at the top of this group for distance. The Gulfstream G600 sits in the large-cabin, long-range category below the newest flagships, commonly configured for about 13–17 passengers and offering roughly 6,600 nautical miles of range. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra-long-range flagship focused on space and speed, typically accommodating about 13–19 passengers with a range around 7,500 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G800 prioritizes range over cabin volume versus the G700, remaining ultra-long-range, usually carrying about 13–19 passengers with a range around 8,000 nautical miles.
| Spec | Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty | Bombardier Global 8000 | Gulfstream G600 | Gulfstream G700 | Gulfstream G800 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — |
| Total Seats | 16 | 19 | 12 | 16 | 15 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Bombardier | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ TwoTwenty | Global 8000 | G600 | G700 | G750 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | Business Jet | — | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA | In Development | — |
| Max Range (nm) | 5650 | 8000 | 6500 | 7500 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Thales | Enhanced and Synthetic Vision Systems | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | — |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 626.7 | 516 | 516 | 982 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $80,000,000 | $78,000,000 | $58,500,000 | $78,000,000 | 71500000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 9.50 | $ 9.28 | — | — |
| Max Passengers | — | 19 | — | — | — |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.79 | $ 0.93 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 12 | 10 | 12 | — |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 4,900 | $ 4,789 | — | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | 40560 | — | — |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | — |
| Min Crew | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | — |
| Crew Rest | — | Yes | Yes | Optional | — |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Total Seats | — | 19 | 12 | 16 | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 19 | 19 | 19 | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | Galley | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 12 | 10 | 12 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 2,900 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 10.7 | — | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 31900 | — | — |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | — | Yes | Yes | — | — |
| Model | — | Passport | PW815GA | Pearl 700 | — |
| TBO (hrs) | — | On-Condition | 10000 | On Condition | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 18920 | 15680 | 18250 | — |
| No. of Engines | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | — | 111 | 96.1 | 109.9 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 104 | 94.1 | 103 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 8 | 7.6 | 8.2 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 6.2 | 6.4 | 6.25 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 54.5 | 45.2 | 56.9 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | — | 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 | — |