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Bombardier Global 5500 vs Bombardier Global 8000 vs Gulfstream G650er vs Gulfstream G700

The Bombardier Global 5500 is a large-cabin long-range business jet, best suited to intercontinental missions; it typically carries about 8–16 passengers and offers roughly 5,900 nautical miles of range. The Bombardier Global 8000 is an ultra-long-range flagship class aircraft, aimed at the longest nonstop city pairs; it generally accommodates about 8–19 passengers with an advertised range around 8,000 nautical miles. Gulfstream’s G650ER is an ultra-long-range large-cabin benchmark, commonly configured for about 11–18 passengers and rated for about 7,500 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G700 is a newer ultra-long-range, high-capacity large-cabin jet emphasizing cabin volume and comfort; it typically seats about 10–19 passengers with a range around 7,750 nautical miles. In short, the Global 5500 competes a tier below on range, while the Global 8000 targets the longest missions; the G650ER remains a proven long-haul performer, and the G700 pairs near-top-tier range with one of the roomiest cabins in its class.

SpecBombardier Global 5500Bombardier Global 8000Gulfstream G650ERGulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit2223
DOC / nm$ 9.49$ 9.50$ 9.39
Min Crew2444
Total Seats14191416
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameGlobal 5500Global 8000G650ERG700
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)5900800075007500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.79$ 0.78
Max Cabin Seats16191919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats12121212
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,895$ 4,900$ 4,844
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Enhanced and Synthetic Vision SystemsGulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)504626.7516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$46,000,000$78,000,000$60,000,000$78,000,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Max Passengers19
Useful Load (lbs)49500
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2444
Crew RestNoYesYesOptional
Jump SeatYesYesYesYes
Total Seats14191416
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats16191919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats12121212
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)2,900
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.7
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)31900
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPearlPassportBR725 A1-12Pearl 700
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-ConditionOn Condition
Thrust (lbs)15125189201690018250
No. of Engines2222
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15
Dimensions
Length (ft)9611199.8109.9
Wingspan (ft)9410499.6103
Cabin Width (ft)888.28.2
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.26.56.25
Cabin Length (ft)40.854.546.956.9
Overall Height (ft)25.52725.725.4
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)32.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)235195