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Bombardier Global 6500 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Gulfstream G650er vs Gulfstream G700

Bombardier’s Global 6500 and 7500 and Gulfstream’s G650ER and G700 all sit in the large-cabin, long-range business jet category, but they separate by mission length and cabin volume. The Global 6500 is a large-cabin long-range jet best suited to transcontinental and many intercontinental missions, with about 6,600 nautical miles of range and typically up to around 13–17 passengers depending on layout. The Global 7500 moves into the ultra-long-range flagship class, offering roughly 7,700 nautical miles and generally seating up to about 14–19, with a noticeably larger, multi-zone cabin. Gulfstream’s G650ER is an ultra-long-range benchmark with about 7,500 nautical miles and commonly 14–19 passengers. The G700 is Gulfstream’s newer ultra-long-range, ultra-large-cabin offering at roughly 7,750 nautical miles, typically accommodating about 13–19, and emphasizes more cabin living space than the G650ER. In short, the Global 6500 is the smaller, shorter-range option, while the Global 7500, G650ER, and G700 are true ultra-long-range competitors, with the G700 and Global 7500 leading on cabin size.

SpecBombardier Global 6500Bombardier Global 7500Gulfstream G650ERGulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit2223
DOC / nm$ 9.49$ 9.50$ 9.39
Min Crew2244
Total Seats14141416
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameGlobal 6500Global 7500G650ERG700
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)6600770075007500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.68$ 0.79$ 0.78
Max Cabin Seats17191919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats12121212
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,895$ 4,900$ 4,844
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Gulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)504516516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$56,000,000$75,000,000$60,000,000$78,000,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Useful Load (lbs)49500
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2244
Crew RestYesYesYesOptional
Jump SeatYesYesYesYes
Total Seats14141416
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats17191919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats12121212
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.7
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)31900
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPearlPassportBR725 A1-12Pearl 700
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-ConditionOn Condition
Thrust (lbs)15125189201690018250
No. of Engines2222
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15
Dimensions
Length (ft)99.511199.8109.9
Wingspan (ft)9410499.6103
Cabin Width (ft)888.28.2
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.26.56.25
Cabin Length (ft)43.354.546.956.9
Overall Height (ft)25.52725.725.4
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)32.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)235195