Bombardier Global 6500 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Bombardier Global 8000 vs Gulfstream G650er
In category terms, the Bombardier Global 6500 is a large-cabin, long-range business jet, while the Global 7500 and Global 8000 move into the ultra-long-range flagship class with larger cabins and higher-end mission profiles. The Gulfstream G650ER also sits firmly in the ultra-long-range category and is often viewed as the closest peer to Bombardier’s top Globals in capability and prestige. On range, the Global 6500 is typically cited around 6,600 nautical miles, making it well suited to long intercontinental city pairs. The G650ER and Global 7500 step up to roughly the 7,500–7,700 nautical mile class, enabling more nonstop options across the globe. The Global 8000 is positioned as Bombardier’s longest-range offering at about 8,000 nautical miles, targeting the very longest nonstop routes. For passenger capacity, all can be configured for about 8 to 19 passengers depending on layout, but the Global 7500 and 8000 generally offer the most flexible and spacious multi-zone cabin configurations, with the 6500 and G650ER typically running slightly smaller standard cabin volumes.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 6500 | Bombardier Global 7500 | Bombardier Global 8000 | Gulfstream G650ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.49 | $ 9.50 | $ 9.50 | $ 9.39 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 14 | 19 | 14 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Bombardier | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Global 6500 | Global 7500 | Global 8000 | G650ER |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6600 | 7700 | 8000 | 7500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.68 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.78 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,895 | $ 4,900 | $ 4,900 | $ 4,844 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Enhanced and Synthetic Vision Systems | Gulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 504 | 516 | 626.7 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $56,000,000 | $75,000,000 | $78,000,000 | $60,000,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | Business Jet | — |
| Max Passengers | — | — | 19 | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | — | 49500 |
| 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 | 14 |
| 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 | 12 |
| 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 | BR725 A1-12 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Thrust (lbs) | 15125 | 18920 | 18920 | 16900 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 99.5 | 111 | 111 | 99.8 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 94 | 104 | 104 | 99.6 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.5 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 43.3 | 54.5 | 54.5 | 46.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.5 | 27 | 27 | 25.7 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | — | 6.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | — | 32.7 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 235 |