Bombardier Global 8000 vs Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G400 vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G600 vs Gulfstream G650er vs Gulfstream G700 vs Gulfstream G800
The Bombardier Global 8000 is an ultra-long-range, large-cabin flagship, designed for roughly 8,000 nautical miles of range and typically configured for about 13–19 passengers. The Gulfstream G280 sits in the super-midsize category with a smaller cabin, about 3,600 nautical miles of range, and commonly about 8–10 passengers. The Gulfstream G400 and G500 are large-cabin, long-range jets: the G400 targets roughly 4,200 nautical miles, while the G500 is around 5,300 nautical miles, both usually arranged for about 12–16 passengers. The Gulfstream G600 steps up in capability with a large cabin and about 6,600 nautical miles, often seating about 13–17. The Gulfstream G650ER is an ultra-long-range benchmark at about 7,500 nautical miles with typical layouts around 14–19. The Gulfstream G700 is a new ultra-long-range, very large-cabin aircraft at about 7,750 nautical miles, often 13–19. The Gulfstream G800 emphasizes maximum range—about 8,000 nautical miles—generally configured for about 13–19 passengers.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 8000 | Gulfstream G280 | Gulfstream G400 | Gulfstream G500 | Gulfstream G600 | Gulfstream G650ER | Gulfstream G700 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | $ 6.57 | — | $ 9.00 | $ 9.28 | $ 9.39 | — |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 19 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Global 8000 | G280 | G400 | G500 | G600 | G650ER | G700 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | — | In Development | FAA | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| Max Passengers | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Max Range (nm) | 8000 | 3600 | 4200 | 5200 | 6500 | 7500 | 7500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.82 | — | $ 0.90 | $ 0.93 | $ 0.78 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 10 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | — | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 8 | — | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | $ 3,168 | — | $ 4,644 | $ 4,789 | $ 4,844 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Enhanced and Synthetic Vision Systems | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 626.7 | 481 | 539 | 516 | 516 | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $78,000,000 | $24,900,000 | 34500000 | $47,500,000 | $58,500,000 | $60,000,000 | $78,000,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 15550 | 30650 | 30650 | 40560 | 49500 | — |
| Cabin | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No | — | No | Yes | Yes | Optional |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | 19 | 10 | — | 12 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | — | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 10 | — | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | AFT | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | — | Galley | Galley | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 8 | — | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 2,900 | 5800 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9.2 | — | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 25000 | — | 31900 | 31900 | 31900 | — |
| Engine | |||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Model | Passport | HTF7250G | — | PW814GA | PW815GA | BR725 A1-12 | Pearl 700 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | — | 10000 | 10000 | On-Condition | On Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | 7624 | — | 15144 | 15680 | 16900 | 18250 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 66.9 | — | 91.2 | 96.1 | 99.8 | 109.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 104 | 63 | — | 86.3 | 94.1 | 99.6 | 103 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 6.9 | — | 7.6 | 7.6 | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.3 | — | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.25 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 54.5 | 25.9 | — | 41.5 | 45.2 | 46.9 | 56.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 27 | 21.4 | — | 25.5 | 25.3 | 25.7 | 25.4 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | 0.3 | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 5.4 | — | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.7 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 17.7 | — | 26.3 | 30.2 | 32.7 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 154 | — | 230 | 230 | 235 | 195 |