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.
| Spec | Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty | Gulfstream G650ER | Gulfstream G700 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 16 | 14 | 16 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ TwoTwenty | G650ER | G700 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 5650 | 7500 | 7500 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 18 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Thales | Gulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 516 | 516 |
| 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 Seats | — | 12 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 4,844 | — |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | — | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | — | 4 | 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 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 10.7 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 12 | 12 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 31900 | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | — | Yes | — |
| Model | — | BR725 A1-12 | Pearl 700 |
| TBO (hrs) | — | On-Condition | On Condition |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 16900 | 18250 |
| No. of Engines | — | 2 | 2 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | — | 99.8 | 109.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 99.6 | 103 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 6.5 | 6.25 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 46.9 | 56.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | — | 25.7 | 25.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 6.7 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 32.7 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 235 | 195 |