Bombardier Global 5000 vs Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G400 vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G600 vs Gulfstream G650er vs Gulfstream G700
The Bombardier Global 5000 and Gulfstream G280 sit in different categories: the Global 5000 is a large-cabin, long-range jet (roughly 5,200 nm) typically configured for about 10–16 passengers, while the G280 is a super-midsize jet (about 3,600 nm) generally seating around 8–10. Moving up, the Gulfstream G400 is a large-cabin, long-range aircraft positioned below the G500; it targets transcontinental-and-beyond missions with capacity commonly around 10–16 and range in the mid‑4,000 nm class. The Gulfstream G500 and G600 are large-cabin, long-range jets, with the G500 around 5,300 nm and the G600 around 6,600 nm, typically arranged for roughly 12–16 passengers. The Gulfstream G650ER is an ultra-long-range large-cabin flagship (about 7,500 nm) often configured for about 14–18. At the top, the Gulfstream G700 is an ultra-long-range, extra-large-cabin aircraft (about 7,500 nm) usually accommodating roughly 14–19, prioritizing maximum cabin volume and comfort.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 5000 | Gulfstream G280 | Gulfstream G400 | Gulfstream G500 | Gulfstream G600 | Gulfstream G650ER | Gulfstream G700 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| DOC / nm | $ 10.21 | $ 6.57 | — | $ 9.00 | $ 9.28 | $ 9.39 | — |
| Min Crew | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 15 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Global 5000 | G280 | G400 | G500 | G600 | G650ER | G700 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | — | In Development | FAA | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 5526 | 3600 | 4200 | 5200 | 6500 | 7500 | 7500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.82 | — | $ 0.90 | $ 0.93 | $ 0.78 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 15 | 10 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | — | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 41889 | 15550 | 30650 | 30650 | 40560 | 49500 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 13 | 8 | — | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 5,093 | $ 3,168 | — | $ 4,644 | $ 4,789 | $ 4,844 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 504 | 481 | 539 | 516 | 516 | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 50,500,000 | $24,900,000 | 34500000 | $47,500,000 | $58,500,000 | $60,000,000 | $78,000,000 |
| Cabin | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 3 | 2 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | — | No | Yes | Yes | Optional |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | 15 | 10 | — | 12 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | — | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 15 | 10 | — | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | AFT | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 10.3 | 9.2 | — | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | — | Galley | Galley | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 13 | 8 | — | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 30125 | 25000 | — | 31900 | 31900 | 31900 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 5800 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Engine | |||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Model | BR710 A2-20 | HTF7250G | — | PW814GA | PW815GA | BR725 A1-12 | Pearl 700 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | — | 10000 | 10000 | On-Condition | On Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 20 | ISA + 17 | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 14750 | 7624 | — | 15144 | 15680 | 16900 | 18250 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Length (ft) | 96.8 | 66.9 | — | 91.2 | 96.1 | 99.8 | 109.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 94 | 63 | — | 86.3 | 94.1 | 99.6 | 103 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | 0.3 | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.9 | 6.9 | — | 7.6 | 7.6 | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.3 | — | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.25 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 40.8 | 25.9 | — | 41.5 | 45.2 | 46.9 | 56.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.5 | 21.4 | — | 25.5 | 25.3 | 25.7 | 25.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.5 | 5.4 | — | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.7 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 27.2 | 17.7 | — | 26.3 | 30.2 | 32.7 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 195 | 154 | — | 230 | 230 | 235 | 195 |