Boeing Bbj 777x vs Boeing Bbj 787 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Bombardier Global 8000 vs Gulfstream G650er vs Gulfstream G700 vs Gulfstream G800 1
The Boeing BBJ 777X and BBJ 787 are VIP airliners: they sit in the large widebody category, offer by far the most cabin volume, and can be configured for comparatively high passenger loads (often dozens, potentially well over 100 depending on layout). Their range is intercontinental and generally longer than purpose-built business jets, with the 777X positioned as the longest-legged and highest-capacity option of the group, and the BBJ 787 slightly smaller but still ultra-long-range. The Bombardier Global 7500 and 8000 are purpose-built ultra-long-range business jets. They carry typical executive loads (roughly 8–19 passengers) with the 8000 aimed at the longest range of the two, and the 7500 close behind, both suited to frequent nonstop city-pairs across oceans. Gulfstream’s G650ER is an established ultra-long-range benchmark with similar typical executive capacity, while the newer G700 emphasizes a larger, more flexible cabin with very long range. The G800 prioritizes maximum range within Gulfstream’s lineup, generally exceeding the G700 on distance while keeping a similar executive passenger profile.
| Spec | Boeing BBJ 777X | Bombardier Global 7500 | Bombardier Global 8000 | Gulfstream G650ER | Gulfstream G700 | Gulfstream G800 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Total Seats | 426 | 14 | 19 | 14 | 16 | 15 |
| Manufacturer | Boeing | Bombardier | Bombardier | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | BBJ 777X | Global 7500 | Global 8000 | G650ER | G700 | G750 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | Business Jet | Business Jet | — | — | — |
| Max Range (nm) | 11645 | 7700 | 8000 | 7500 | 7500 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 426 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 384 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | — |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 482 | 516 | 626.7 | 516 | 516 | 982 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $410,200,000 | $75,000,000 | $78,000,000 | $60,000,000 | $78,000,000 | 71500000 |
| Cockpit | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 9.50 | $ 9.50 | $ 9.39 | — | — |
| Min Crew | — | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — |
| Certification | — | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | — |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.79 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.78 | — | — |
| OEM Verification | — | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | — |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 4,900 | $ 4,900 | $ 4,844 | — | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | — | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Enhanced and Synthetic Vision Systems | Gulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | — |
| Max Passengers | — | — | 19 | — | — | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | — | 49500 | — | — |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | — |
| Min Crew | — | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — |
| Crew Rest | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Optional | — |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Total Seats | — | 14 | 19 | 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 | 12 | 12 | 12 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 4500 | 2,900 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | — | 10.7 | — | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 31900 | — | — |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | — |
| Model | — | Passport | Passport | BR725 A1-12 | Pearl 700 | — |
| TBO (hrs) | — | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | On Condition | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 18920 | 18920 | 16900 | 18250 | — |
| No. of Engines | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 232 | 111 | 111 | 99.8 | 109.9 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 235 | 104 | 104 | 99.6 | 103 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 8 | 8 | 8.2 | 8.2 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6.25 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 54.5 | 54.5 | 46.9 | 56.9 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | — | 27 | 27 | 25.7 | 25.4 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | — | 6.7 | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | — | 32.7 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 235 | 195 | — |