Bombardier Global 6500 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Bombardier Global 8000 vs Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G400 vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G600 vs Gulfstream G650er vs Gulfstream G700 vs Gulfstream G800
Bombardier Global 6500 and Gulfstream G500/G600 sit in the large-cabin, long-range class. The Global 6500 typically offers about 6,600 nm range and is usually configured for roughly 13–17 passengers. The G500 is similar in size but shorter-legged (about 5,300 nm) with typical seating around 12–16, while the G600 stretches to about 6,600 nm with similar typical capacity. Gulfstream G280 is a super-midsize jet with shorter range (about 3,600–3,800 nm) and typical seating around 8–10. Gulfstream G400 is a large-cabin jet positioned below the longest-range models, with range around 4,200 nm and typical seating roughly 12. At the top end, the Bombardier Global 7500, 8000, and Gulfstream G650ER, G700, and G800 are ultra-long-range flagships. The Global 7500 is about 7,700 nm and often seats ~14–19; the Global 8000 targets about 8,000 nm with similar capacity. The G650ER is about 7,500 nm, typically ~11–18. The G700 is about 7,750 nm and often ~13–19. The G800 targets about 8,000 nm with similar typical seating.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 6500 | Bombardier Global 7500 | Bombardier Global 8000 | Gulfstream G280 | Gulfstream G400 | Gulfstream G500 | Gulfstream G600 | Gulfstream G650ER | Gulfstream G700 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.49 | $ 9.50 | $ 9.50 | $ 6.57 | — | $ 9.00 | $ 9.28 | $ 9.39 | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 14 | 19 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Bombardier | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Global 6500 | Global 7500 | Global 8000 | G280 | G400 | G500 | G600 | G650ER | G700 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | — | In Development | FAA | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 6600 | 7700 | 8000 | 3600 | 4200 | 5200 | 6500 | 7500 | 7500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.68 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.82 | — | $ 0.90 | $ 0.93 | $ 0.78 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 17 | 19 | 19 | 10 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | — | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 12 | 8 | — | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,895 | $ 4,900 | $ 4,900 | $ 3,168 | — | $ 4,644 | $ 4,789 | $ 4,844 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Enhanced and Synthetic Vision Systems | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 504 | 516 | 626.7 | 481 | 539 | 516 | 516 | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $56,000,000 | $75,000,000 | $78,000,000 | $24,900,000 | 34500000 | $47,500,000 | $58,500,000 | $60,000,000 | $78,000,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | Business Jet | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Max Passengers | — | — | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | — | 15550 | 30650 | 30650 | 40560 | 49500 | — |
| Cabin | |||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | — | No | Yes | Yes | Optional |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | 14 | 14 | 19 | 10 | — | 12 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | — | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 17 | 19 | 19 | 10 | — | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | — | Galley | Galley | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 12 | 8 | — | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 4500 | 2,900 | 5800 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | — | 9.2 | — | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 25000 | — | 31900 | 31900 | 31900 | — |
| Engine | |||||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Model | Pearl | Passport | Passport | HTF7250G | — | PW814GA | PW815GA | BR725 A1-12 | Pearl 700 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | — | 10000 | 10000 | On-Condition | On Condition |
| Thrust (lbs) | 15125 | 18920 | 18920 | 7624 | — | 15144 | 15680 | 16900 | 18250 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||||||
| Length (ft) | 99.5 | 111 | 111 | 66.9 | — | 91.2 | 96.1 | 99.8 | 109.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 94 | 104 | 104 | 63 | — | 86.3 | 94.1 | 99.6 | 103 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6.9 | — | 7.6 | 7.6 | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.3 | — | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.25 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 43.3 | 54.5 | 54.5 | 25.9 | — | 41.5 | 45.2 | 46.9 | 56.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.5 | 27 | 27 | 21.4 | — | 25.5 | 25.3 | 25.7 | 25.4 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | 0.3 | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | — | 5.4 | — | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.7 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | — | 17.7 | — | 26.3 | 30.2 | 32.7 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 154 | — | 230 | 230 | 235 | 195 |