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Bombardier Global 6500 vs Gulfstream G650er

The Bombardier Global 6500 and Gulfstream G650ER are both ultra-long-range business jets, but they target slightly different priorities. In overall category, the Global 6500 sits in the large/ultra-long-range segment with an emphasis on cabin comfort and mission flexibility, while the G650ER is a flagship ultra-long-range jet known for combining very high speed with intercontinental reach. For range, the Global 6500 is typically quoted around 6,600 nautical miles, which supports many transoceanic city pairs, whereas the G650ER is typically quoted around 7,500 nautical miles, giving it a meaningful advantage for the longest nonstop missions. In passenger capacity, both can be configured in similar ways: the Global 6500 generally seats about 13 passengers in typical layouts (with higher-density options), while the G650ER commonly seats around 14 in typical configurations, also varying by interior. In practice, the G650ER offers more range headroom, while the Global 6500 often competes strongly on cabin experience and operating economics depending on mission profile.

SpecBombardier Global 6500Gulfstream G650ER
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 9.49$ 9.39
Min Crew24
Total Seats1414
ManufacturerBombardierGulfstream
Aircraft NameGlobal 6500G650ER
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)66007500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.68$ 0.78
Max Cabin Seats1719
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats1212
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,895$ 4,844
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Gulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)504516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$56,000,000$60,000,000
Useful Load (lbs)49500
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew24
Crew RestYesYes
Jump SeatYesYes
Total Seats1414
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1719
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats1212
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.7
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)31900
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPearlBR725 A1-12
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition
Thrust (lbs)1512516900
No. of Engines22
Flat RatingISA + 15
Dimensions
Length (ft)99.599.8
Wingspan (ft)9499.6
Cabin Width (ft)88.2
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.5
Cabin Length (ft)43.346.9
Overall Height (ft)25.525.7
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)32.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)235