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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
Cockpit22223
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 6.57$ 9.00$ 9.39
Min Crew424444
Total Seats19101212141615
ManufacturerBombardierGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameGlobal 8000G280G400G500G650ERG700G750
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn 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-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats128101212
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
Cockpit22222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew42444
Crew RestYesNoNoYesOptional
Jump SeatYesNoYesYesYes
Total Seats1910121416
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1910191919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats128101212
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)2,9005800
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.210.710.7
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)250003190031900
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPassportHTF7250GPW814GABR725 A1-12Pearl 700
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition10000On-ConditionOn Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17ISA + 15ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)189207624151441690018250
No. of Engines22222
Dimensions
Length (ft)11166.991.299.8109.9
Wingspan (ft)1046386.399.6103
Cabin Width (ft)86.97.68.28.2
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.36.46.56.25
Cabin Length (ft)54.525.941.546.956.9
Overall Height (ft)2721.425.525.725.4
Aisle Step (ft)0.3Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.46.16.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17.726.332.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)154230235195