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Airbus Acj Twotwenty vs Gulfstream G650er vs Gulfstream G700

The Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty is best viewed as a “bizliner”: it sits in a large-cabin, airline-derived category with substantially more interior volume than purpose-built business jets. Its range is typically quoted around 5,650 nautical miles, and its cabin can be configured for roughly 18 to 19 passengers in VIP layouts (with far more possible in high-density seating, though that’s not the usual ACJ use case). The Gulfstream G650ER is a purpose-built ultra-long-range business jet, optimized for speed and nonstop intercontinental missions. It offers about 7,500 nautical miles of range and commonly carries around 14 to 19 passengers depending on configuration. The Gulfstream G700 is a newer ultra-long-range, large-cabin business jet emphasizing cabin size and flexibility versus prior models. Its range is typically around 7,750 nautical miles, and it’s often configured for about 13 to 19 passengers, with higher-density layouts possible. In short, the ACJ TwoTwenty leads on cabin space and “private airliner” feel, while the G650ER and G700 lead on range, with the G700 combining very long range with a notably large, modern cabin.

SpecAirbus ACJ TwoTwentyGulfstream G650ERGulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit223
Min Crew 244
Total Seats161416
ManufacturerAirbusGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameACJ TwoTwentyG650ERG700
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)565075007500
Max Cabin Seats181919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Flight Deck (Base Spec)ThalesGulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$80,000,000$60,000,000$78,000,000
DOC / nm$ 9.39
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.78
Useful Load (lbs)49500
Standard Cabin Seats1212
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,844
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew44
Crew RestYesOptional
Jump SeatYesYes
Total Seats1416
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Standard Cabin Seats1212
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)31900
Engine
FADECYes
ModelBR725 A1-12Pearl 700
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)1690018250
No. of Engines22
Dimensions
Length (ft)99.8109.9
Wingspan (ft)99.6103
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)8.28.2
Cabin Height (ft)6.56.25
Cabin Length (ft)46.956.9
Overall Height (ft)25.725.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)32.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)235195