Bombardier Global 7500 vs Bombardier Global 8000 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Gulfstream G800
All four are ultra-long-range, large-cabin business jets aimed at nonstop intercontinental missions with premium cabin comfort. By range, the Bombardier Global 8000 and Gulfstream G800 sit at the top of this group, with the Global 8000 generally positioned as the longest-range offering (about 8,000 nautical miles), while the G800 is also in the 8,000‑nautical‑mile class. The Bombardier Global 7500 and Gulfstream G700 are close behind, typically quoted around 7,500 and 7,750 nautical miles respectively, still enabling many city pairs such as New York–Hong Kong or London–Singapore depending on winds, payload, and routing. On passenger capacity, all can be configured for roughly low‑to‑high teens in typical executive layouts, while maximum certified seating is higher. The Global 7500 and Global 8000 are commonly marketed around up to about 19 passengers in standard configurations. The G700 is often marketed up to about 19 as well, and the G800 is broadly similar, usually in the 15–19 range depending on layout. Differences in real-world capacity largely come down to chosen cabin zones, berths, and amenities rather than airframe limits.
| 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 |