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Bombardier Global 8000 vs Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G400 vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G650er vs Gulfstream G700 vs Gulfstream G800 1

Bombardier’s Global 8000 and Gulfstream’s G800 sit at the top of the long‑range/ultra‑long‑range business‑jet class, offering roughly 8,000‑nautical‑mile range with typical seating around 13–19 passengers, aimed at true intercontinental city pairs. The Gulfstream G700 is also ultra‑long‑range, with about 7,500 nautical miles of range and typically 13–19 passengers, prioritizing a very large cabin. The Gulfstream G650ER remains a flagship ultra‑long‑range option at about 7,500 nautical miles, commonly configured for roughly 14–19 passengers. Moving down a tier, the Gulfstream G500 is a large‑cabin, long‑range jet at about 5,300 nautical miles, typically seating around 12–16. The Gulfstream G400 is large‑cabin, long‑range as well, at about 4,200 nautical miles with typical seating around 12–14. The Gulfstream G280 is a super‑midsize jet, around 3,600 nautical miles, usually configured for about 8–10 passengers.

SpecBombardier Global 8000Gulfstream G280Gulfstream G400Gulfstream G500Gulfstream G650ERGulfstream G700Gulfstream G800
Summary
Cockpit22—223—
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 6.57—$ 9.00$ 9.39——
Min Crew424444—
Total Seats19101212141615
ManufacturerBombardierGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameGlobal 8000G280G400G500G650ERG700G800
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet——————
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA—In DevelopmentFAA / EASAIn Development—
Max Passengers19——————
Max Range (nm)800036004200520075007500—
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.82—$ 0.90$ 0.78——
Max Cabin Seats191019191919—
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified—Un-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified—
Standard Cabin Seats128—101212—
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 3,168—$ 4,644$ 4,844——
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Enhanced and Synthetic Vision SystemsGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck—
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)626.7481539516516516982
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$78,000,000$24,900,00034500000$47,500,000$60,000,000$78,000,00071500000
Useful Load (lbs)—15550306503065049500——
Cabin
Cockpit22—222—
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing—2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing——
Min Crew42—444—
Crew RestYesNo—NoYesOptional—
Jump SeatYesNo—YesYesYes—
Total Seats1910—121416—
Galley LocationFWDFWD—FWDFWDFWD—
Max Cabin Seats1910—191919—
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFT—FWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT—
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley—GalleyGalley——
Standard Cabin Seats128—101212—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)2,9005800—————
Cabin Pressure (psi)—9.2—10.710.7——
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—25000—3190031900——
Engine
FADECYesYes—YesYes——
ModelPassportHTF7250G—PW814GABR725 A1-12Pearl 700—
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition—10000On-ConditionOn Condition—
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17—ISA + 15ISA + 15——
Thrust (lbs)189207624—151441690018250—
No. of Engines22—222—
Dimensions
Length (ft)11166.9—91.299.8109.9—
Wingspan (ft)10463—86.399.6103—
Cabin Width (ft)86.9—7.68.28.2—
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.3—6.46.56.25—
Cabin Length (ft)54.525.9—41.546.956.9—
Overall Height (ft)2721.4—25.525.725.4—
Aisle Step (ft)—0.3—Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor—
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—5.4—6.16.7——
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—17.7—26.332.7——
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—154—230235195—