Bombardier Global 7500 vs Bombardier Global 8000 vs Gulfstream G700
In category, the Bombardier Global 7500 and Global 8000 are ultra-long-range large-cabin business jets, competing directly with the Gulfstream G700, also an ultra-long-range large-cabin flagship. On range, the Global 8000 is designed to be the longest-legged of the three at about 8,000 nautical miles, edging the Global 7500 at about 7,700 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G700 sits in the same tier at roughly 7,750 nautical miles, making it broadly comparable to the Global 7500 and slightly behind the Global 8000 for maximum published range (all typically quoted under specific cruise and reserve assumptions). On passenger capacity, all three can be configured to carry around 19 passengers, with typical executive layouts closer to the low-to-mid teens depending on how many living areas, conference zones, and dedicated crew-rest features are specified. In practice, differences in comfort come more from cabin layout preferences and operator configuration than from headline capacity numbers.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | Bombardier Global 8000 | Gulfstream G700 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | $ 9.50 | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 19 | 16 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | Global 8000 | G700 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | Business Jet | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 8000 | 7500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.79 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | $ 4,900 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Enhanced and Synthetic Vision Systems | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 626.7 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $78,000,000 | $78,000,000 |
| Max Passengers | — | 19 | — |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | Yes | Optional |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | 14 | 19 | 16 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | 2,900 | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | — |
| Model | Passport | Passport | Pearl 700 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | 18920 | 18250 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 111 | 109.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 104 | 104 | 103 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 8 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.25 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 54.5 | 54.5 | 56.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 27 | 27 | 25.4 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 195 |