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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.

SpecBombardier Global 5500Bombardier Global 6500Gulfstream G500Gulfstream G600Gulfstream G650ER
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 9.49$ 9.49$ 9.00$ 9.28$ 9.39
Min Crew22444
Total Seats1414121214
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameGlobal 5500Global 6500G500G600G650ER
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)59006600520065007500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.68$ 0.90$ 0.93$ 0.78
Max Cabin Seats1617191919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats1212101012
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 DeckGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)504504516516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$46,000,000$56,000,000$47,500,000$58,500,000$60,000,000
Useful Load (lbs)306504056049500
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22444
Crew RestNoYesNoYesYes
Jump SeatYesYesYesYesYes
Total Seats1414121214
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1617191919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats1212101012
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.710.710.7
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)319003190031900
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelPearlPearlPW814GAPW815GABR725 A1-12
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition1000010000On-Condition
Thrust (lbs)1512515125151441568016900
No. of Engines22222
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15
Dimensions
Length (ft)9699.591.296.199.8
Wingspan (ft)949486.394.199.6
Cabin Width (ft)887.67.68.2
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.26.46.46.5
Cabin Length (ft)40.843.341.545.246.9
Overall Height (ft)25.525.525.525.325.7
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.16.16.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)26.330.232.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)230230235