Bombardier Global 7500 vs Bombardier Global 6500 vs Bombardier Global 5500
The Bombardier Global 7500 sits at the top of the lineup as an ultra-long-range business jet, designed for the longest nonstop missions in the family. It offers the greatest range at about 7,700 nautical miles and typically accommodates around 14–19 passengers depending on cabin configuration, with the largest cabin and most flexibility for multiple living zones. The Bombardier Global 6500 is a large-cabin, long-range business jet positioned below the 7500. Its range is about 6,600 nautical miles, and it commonly seats roughly 12–17 passengers, balancing intercontinental capability with a slightly smaller cabin and generally lower operating footprint than the 7500. The Bombardier Global 5500 is also a large-cabin, long-range jet but optimized a step below the 6500 for missions that don’t require as much reach. It offers about 5,900 nautical miles of range and typically carries about 10–16 passengers, delivering similar cabin comfort concepts with reduced range and capacity compared with the 6500 and 7500.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 5500 | Bombardier Global 6500 | Bombardier Global 7500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.49 | $ 9.49 | $ 9.50 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Bombardier |
| Aircraft Name | Global 5500 | Global 6500 | Global 7500 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 5900 | 6600 | 7700 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.79 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 17 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,895 | $ 4,895 | $ 4,900 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 504 | 504 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $46,000,000 | $56,000,000 | $75,000,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | Business Jet |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | Yes | Yes |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 17 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 4500 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Pearl | Pearl | Passport |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Thrust (lbs) | 15125 | 15125 | 18920 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 15 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 96 | 99.5 | 111 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 94 | 94 | 104 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 40.8 | 43.3 | 54.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.5 | 25.5 | 27 |