Bombardier Global 6500 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Bombardier Global 8000 vs Gulfstream G600 vs Gulfstream G800 1
All five are long-range, large-cabin business jets, but they separate into “ultra-long-range” versus “near-intercontinental” tiers. The Bombardier Global 6500 and Gulfstream G600 sit in the large-cabin, long-range category: they typically carry around 13–16 passengers, with published ranges around 6,600 nautical miles for the Global 6500 and about 6,600 nautical miles for the G600. Moving up, the Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra-long-range flagship-class jet, usually configured for roughly 14–19 passengers, with an advertised range near 7,700 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G800 and Bombardier Global 8000 represent the newest, top-end ultra-long-range class, generally accommodating about 15–19 passengers depending on layout; published ranges are about 8,000 nautical miles for the G800 and about 8,000 nautical miles for the Global 8000. In practice, actual passenger loads and mission ranges vary with cabin configuration, reserves, winds, and payload.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 6500 | Bombardier Global 7500 | Bombardier Global 8000 | Gulfstream G600 | Gulfstream G800 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.49 | $ 9.50 | $ 9.50 | $ 9.28 | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | — |
| Total Seats | 14 | 14 | 19 | 12 | 15 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Bombardier | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Global 6500 | Global 7500 | Global 8000 | G600 | G800 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA | — |
| Max Range (nm) | 6600 | 7700 | 8000 | 6500 | — |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.68 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.93 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | — |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,895 | $ 4,900 | $ 4,900 | $ 4,789 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Enhanced and Synthetic Vision Systems | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | — |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 504 | 516 | 626.7 | 516 | 982 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $56,000,000 | $75,000,000 | $78,000,000 | $58,500,000 | 71500000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | Business Jet | — | — |
| Max Passengers | — | — | 19 | — | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | — | 40560 | — |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | — |
| Crew Rest | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Total Seats | 14 | 14 | 19 | 12 | — |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | — |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 4500 | 2,900 | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | — | 10.7 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 31900 | — |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Model | Pearl | Passport | Passport | PW815GA | — |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | 10000 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 15125 | 18920 | 18920 | 15680 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 99.5 | 111 | 111 | 96.1 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 94 | 104 | 104 | 94.1 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7.6 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.4 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 43.3 | 54.5 | 54.5 | 45.2 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.5 | 27 | 27 | 25.3 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | Flat Floor | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | — | 6.1 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | — | 30.2 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 230 | — |