Bombardier Global 6500 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G600 vs Gulfstream G650er
In category terms, the Bombardier Global 6500 and Gulfstream G500 sit in the large-cabin, long-range class, while the Bombardier Global 7500, Gulfstream G600, and Gulfstream G650ER are ultra-long-range flagships with larger cabins and higher endurance. For range, the Global 6500 is typically cited around 6,600 nautical miles, and the G500 about 5,300 nautical miles, making them strong transcontinental-and-beyond options. The G600 steps up to roughly 6,600 nautical miles, aligning closely with the Global 6500 on paper but in a larger-aircraft tier. At the top end, the Global 7500 leads at about 7,700 nautical miles, with the G650ER close behind around 7,500 nautical miles, both optimized for the longest nonstop city pairs. Passenger capacity varies by configuration, but the Global 6500 and G500 commonly seat about 13–17, the G600 and G650ER about 14–19, and the Global 7500 often about 14–19, with higher-density layouts possible across all models.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 6500 | Bombardier Global 7500 | Gulfstream G500 | Gulfstream G600 | Gulfstream G650ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.49 | $ 9.50 | $ 9.00 | $ 9.28 | $ 9.39 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Global 6500 | Global 7500 | G500 | G600 | G650ER |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6600 | 7700 | 5200 | 6500 | 7500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.68 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.90 | $ 0.93 | $ 0.78 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,895 | $ 4,900 | $ 4,644 | $ 4,789 | $ 4,844 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 504 | 516 | 516 | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $56,000,000 | $75,000,000 | $47,500,000 | $58,500,000 | $60,000,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | — | — | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | 30650 | 40560 | 49500 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 4500 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 31900 | 31900 | 31900 |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Pearl | Passport | PW814GA | PW815GA | BR725 A1-12 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 10000 | 10000 | On-Condition |
| Thrust (lbs) | 15125 | 18920 | 15144 | 15680 | 16900 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 99.5 | 111 | 91.2 | 96.1 | 99.8 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 94 | 104 | 86.3 | 94.1 | 99.6 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 8 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.5 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 43.3 | 54.5 | 41.5 | 45.2 | 46.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.5 | 27 | 25.5 | 25.3 | 25.7 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 26.3 | 30.2 | 32.7 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 230 | 230 | 235 |