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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.

SpecBombardier Global 6500Bombardier Global 7500Bombardier Global 8000Gulfstream G650ER
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 9.49$ 9.50$ 9.50$ 9.39
Min Crew2244
Total Seats14141914
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierBombardierGulfstream
Aircraft NameGlobal 6500Global 7500Global 8000G650ER
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)6600770080007500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.68$ 0.79$ 0.79$ 0.78
Max Cabin Seats17191919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats12121212
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 SystemsGulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)504516626.7516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$56,000,000$75,000,000$78,000,000$60,000,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness JetBusiness Jet
Max Passengers19
Useful Load (lbs)49500
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2244
Crew RestYesYesYesYes
Jump SeatYesYesYesYes
Total Seats14141914
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats17191919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats12121212
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)45002,900
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.7
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)31900
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPearlPassportPassportBR725 A1-12
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition
Thrust (lbs)15125189201892016900
No. of Engines2222
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15
Dimensions
Length (ft)99.511111199.8
Wingspan (ft)9410410499.6
Cabin Width (ft)8888.2
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.26.26.5
Cabin Length (ft)43.354.554.546.9
Overall Height (ft)25.5272725.7
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)32.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)235