Bombardier Global 5500 vs Bombardier Global 6500 vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G600 vs Gulfstream G650er
In category, the Bombardier Global 5500 and 6500 and the Gulfstream G500 and G600 are best viewed as large-cabin, long-range business jets, while the Gulfstream G650ER sits a tier higher as an ultra-long-range flagship. On range, the Global 5500 is typically quoted around 5,900 nautical miles, the Global 6500 about 6,600 nm, the Gulfstream G500 about 5,300 nm, and the G600 about 6,600 nm, with the G650ER leading at roughly 7,500 nm. For passenger capacity, all are commonly configured for about 8 to 16 passengers depending on interior layout; in practice, the G500 and Global 5500 often seat around 10 to 14, the Global 6500 and G600 frequently around 12 to 16, and the G650ER often around 12 to 16 with some configurations higher. Overall, Global 6500 and G600 compete most directly on range and cabin class, while the G650ER prioritizes maximum nonstop reach.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 5500 | Bombardier Global 6500 | Gulfstream G500 | Gulfstream G600 | Gulfstream G650ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.49 | $ 9.49 | $ 9.00 | $ 9.28 | $ 9.39 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Global 5500 | Global 6500 | G500 | G600 | G650ER |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 5900 | 6600 | 5200 | 6500 | 7500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.90 | $ 0.93 | $ 0.78 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,895 | $ 4,895 | $ 4,644 | $ 4,789 | $ 4,844 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 504 | 504 | 516 | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $46,000,000 | $56,000,000 | $47,500,000 | $58,500,000 | $60,000,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | 30650 | 40560 | 49500 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 31900 | 31900 | 31900 |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Pearl | Pearl | PW814GA | PW815GA | BR725 A1-12 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 10000 | 10000 | On-Condition |
| Thrust (lbs) | 15125 | 15125 | 15144 | 15680 | 16900 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 96 | 99.5 | 91.2 | 96.1 | 99.8 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 94 | 94 | 86.3 | 94.1 | 99.6 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 8 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.5 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 40.8 | 43.3 | 41.5 | 45.2 | 46.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.5 | 25.5 | 25.5 | 25.3 | 25.7 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 26.3 | 30.2 | 32.7 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 230 | 230 | 235 |