Bombardier Global 5500 vs Bombardier Global 6500 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Bombardier Global 8000
The Bombardier Global 5500 and Global 6500 sit in the large-cabin, long-range category, while the Global 7500 and Global 8000 move into the ultra-long-range flagship tier with more space and longer legs. The Global 5500 is the smaller of the pair, aimed at long-range missions and typically configured for about 8 to 16 passengers, with a published range around 5,900 nautical miles. The Global 6500 is a step up in cabin size and payload flexibility, usually seating roughly 10 to 17 passengers, with a range around 6,600 nautical miles. The Global 7500 is Bombardier’s larger flagship platform, commonly configured for about 12 to 19 passengers, and offers about 7,700 nautical miles of range. The Global 8000 is positioned as the longest-range option in the family, also typically configured for roughly 12 to 19 passengers, with a published range around 8,000 nautical miles, prioritizing maximum city-pair capability while retaining the expansive Global flagship cabin experience.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 5500 | Bombardier Global 6500 | Bombardier Global 7500 | Bombardier Global 8000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.49 | $ 9.49 | $ 9.50 | $ 9.50 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 14 | 14 | 19 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Bombardier | Bombardier |
| Aircraft Name | Global 5500 | Global 6500 | Global 7500 | Global 8000 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 5900 | 6600 | 7700 | 8000 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.79 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,895 | $ 4,895 | $ 4,900 | $ 4,900 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Enhanced and Synthetic Vision Systems |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 504 | 504 | 516 | 626.7 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $46,000,000 | $56,000,000 | $75,000,000 | $78,000,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | Business Jet | Business Jet |
| Max Passengers | — | — | — | 19 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | 14 | 14 | 14 | 19 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 4500 | 2,900 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Pearl | Pearl | Passport | Passport |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Thrust (lbs) | 15125 | 15125 | 18920 | 18920 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 96 | 99.5 | 111 | 111 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 94 | 94 | 104 | 104 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 40.8 | 43.3 | 54.5 | 54.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.5 | 25.5 | 27 | 27 |