Bombardier Global 5500 vs Bombardier Global 6500 vs Gulfstream G400 vs Gulfstream G500
The Bombardier Global 5500 and 6500 and the Gulfstream G400 and G500 all sit in the large-cabin, long-range business jet class, but they separate by range and typical mission length. The Global 5500 is a large-cabin, long-range jet suited to intercontinental trips, with a published range around 5,900 nautical miles and a typical passenger load in the 8–16 range depending on cabin layout. The Global 6500 is the longer-legged sibling, still large-cabin, long-range, stretching to about 6,600 nautical miles and commonly configured for roughly 10–17 passengers. Gulfstream’s G400 is a large-cabin jet positioned for long-range missions but below the longest-range tier, advertised around 4,200 nautical miles, typically accommodating about 8–12 passengers. The Gulfstream G500 is a large-cabin, long-range aircraft with more reach than the G400, published around 5,300 nautical miles, and usually seats about 8–19 depending on configuration. Overall, Global 6500 leads on range, while G400 is the shortest-range option in this set.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 5500 | Bombardier Global 6500 | Gulfstream G400 | Gulfstream G500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | — | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.49 | $ 9.49 | — | $ 9.00 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Global 5500 | Global 6500 | G400 | G500 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | — | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 5900 | 6600 | 4200 | 5200 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.68 | — | $ 0.90 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | — | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | — | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,895 | $ 4,895 | — | $ 4,644 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 504 | 504 | 539 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $46,000,000 | $56,000,000 | 34500000 | $47,500,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | 30650 | 30650 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | — | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | — | 4 |
| Crew Rest | No | Yes | — | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | — | Yes |
| Total Seats | 14 | 14 | — | 12 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | — | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 17 | — | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | — | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | — | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | — | 10 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | — | 10.7 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 31900 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | — | Yes |
| Model | Pearl | Pearl | — | PW814GA |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | — | 10000 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 15125 | 15125 | — | 15144 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | — | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | — | ISA + 15 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 96 | 99.5 | — | 91.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 94 | 94 | — | 86.3 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 8 | — | 7.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.2 | — | 6.4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 40.8 | 43.3 | — | 41.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.5 | 25.5 | — | 25.5 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | — | 6.1 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | — | 26.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 230 |