Bombardier Global 7500 vs Bombardier Global 8000 vs Gulfstream G650er vs Gulfstream G700
All four are ultra-long-range business jets, but they cluster into two families: Bombardier’s Global series and Gulfstream’s large-cabin flagships. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra-long-range, large-cabin jet with about 7,700 nm range and typically seats around 14–19 passengers depending on layout. The Bombardier Global 8000 is positioned as the longer-legged, higher-performance evolution in the same category, advertised at about 8,000 nm and similarly configured for roughly 14–19 passengers. Gulfstream’s G650ER is an ultra-long-range, large-cabin jet known for established intercontinental capability at about 7,500 nm, commonly arranged for about 11–18 passengers. The Gulfstream G700 is Gulfstream’s newer large-cabin flagship in the same broad class, emphasizing cabin volume and flexibility while still offering very long range at about 7,750 nm, with typical seating in the 13–19 passenger range. In short, the Global 8000 leads on published range, the Global 7500 and G700 sit close behind with very large cabins, and the G650ER remains a proven benchmark with slightly less range than the newest entries.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | Bombardier Global 8000 | Gulfstream G650ER | Gulfstream G700 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | $ 9.50 | $ 9.39 | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 19 | 14 | 16 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | Global 8000 | G650ER | G700 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | Business Jet | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 8000 | 7500 | 7500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.78 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | $ 4,900 | $ 4,844 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Enhanced and Synthetic Vision Systems | Gulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 626.7 | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $78,000,000 | $60,000,000 | $78,000,000 |
| Max Passengers | — | 19 | — | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | 49500 | — |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | Yes | Yes | Optional |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | 14 | 19 | 14 | 16 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | 2,900 | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 10.7 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 31900 | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Model | Passport | Passport | BR725 A1-12 | Pearl 700 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | On Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | 18920 | 16900 | 18250 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 111 | 99.8 | 109.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 104 | 104 | 99.6 | 103 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 8 | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6.25 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 54.5 | 54.5 | 46.9 | 56.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 27 | 27 | 25.7 | 25.4 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 6.7 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 32.7 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 235 | 195 |