Airbus Acj Twotwenty vs Embraer Lineage 1000e vs Gulfstream G500
The Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty is a “bizliner” derived from an airliner platform, sitting in the large/VIP airliner-derived category. It is built for long intercontinental missions with a published range around 5,650 nautical miles, and it can be configured for spacious VIP layouts typically in the 18–40 passenger range, with a much higher maximum if fitted in high-density airline-style seating. The Embraer Lineage 1000E is also an airliner-derived VIP aircraft (based on the E190), generally positioned as a large corporate/VIP jet with strong cabin volume. Its range is shorter than the ACJ TwoTwenty at roughly 4,600 nautical miles, and typical executive configurations often carry about 13–19 passengers, again with a higher maximum possible in denser layouts. The Gulfstream G500 is a purpose-built large-cabin business jet. It offers long-range capability of about 5,300 nautical miles and typically seats around 8–14 passengers in executive configurations, prioritizing speed, efficiency, and access to more airports than the airliner-derived options.
| Spec | Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty | Embraer Lineage 1000E | Gulfstream G500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 16 | 19 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Embraer | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ TwoTwenty | Lineage 1000E | G500 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 5650 | 4640 | 5200 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 18 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Thales | Honeywell Primus Epic | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 470 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $80,000,000 | $51,250,000 | $47,500,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 11.68 | $ 9.00 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.97 | $ 0.90 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 50043 | 30650 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 16 | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 5,827 | $ 4,644 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | — | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | — | 3 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | — | Yes | No |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | — | 14 | 12 |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 8.8 | 10.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 12 | 10 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 23190 | 31900 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | — | Yes | Yes |
| Model | — | CF34-10 E7-B | PW814GA |
| TBO (hrs) | — | On-Condition | 10000 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 18500 | 15144 |
| No. of Engines | — | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | 4184 | — |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | — | 119 | 91.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 94.2 | 86.3 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 8.8 | 7.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 6.6 | 6.4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 76.6 | 41.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | — | 34.7 | 25.5 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 8 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 67.2 | 26.3 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 120 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 323 | 230 |