Bombardier Global 7500 vs Bombardier Global 6500 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 better described as ultra-long-range, large-cabin business jets, with the 7500 and G650ER typically viewed at the very top end of that segment. For range, the Global 7500 leads this group at about 7,700 nautical miles, followed closely by the G650ER at about 7,500 nm. The G600 extends into true ultra-long-range territory at about 6,600 nm, while the Global 6500 and G500 are slightly shorter-legged at roughly 6,600 nm and 5,300 nm respectively (depending on payload, winds, and reserves). For passenger capacity, all commonly seat around 12–16 in typical corporate layouts, but maximum certified seating differs: the Global 6500 is up to about 17, the Global 7500 up to about 19, the G500 up to about 19, the G600 up to about 19, and the G650ER up to about 19, with comfort and cabin zones usually favoring lower counts.
| 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 |