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.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 8000 | Gulfstream G280 | Gulfstream G400 | Gulfstream G500 | Gulfstream G650ER | Gulfstream G700 | Gulfstream G800 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | — |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | $ 6.57 | — | $ 9.00 | $ 9.39 | — | — |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — |
| Total Seats | 19 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 15 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Global 8000 | G280 | G400 | G500 | G650ER | G700 | G750 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | — | In Development | FAA / EASA | In Development | — |
| Max Passengers | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Max Range (nm) | 8000 | 3600 | 4200 | 5200 | 7500 | 7500 | — |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.82 | — | $ 0.90 | $ 0.78 | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 10 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | — | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 8 | — | 10 | 12 | 12 | — |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | $ 3,168 | — | $ 4,644 | $ 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 PlaneView II (Primus Epic) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | — |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 626.7 | 481 | 539 | 516 | 516 | 516 | 982 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $78,000,000 | $24,900,000 | 34500000 | $47,500,000 | $60,000,000 | $78,000,000 | 71500000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 15550 | 30650 | 30650 | 49500 | — | — |
| Cabin | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | — |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | — |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No | — | No | Yes | Optional | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Total Seats | 19 | 10 | — | 12 | 14 | 16 | — |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | — | FWD | FWD | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 10 | — | 19 | 19 | 19 | — |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | AFT | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | — | Galley | Galley | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 8 | — | 10 | 12 | 12 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 2,900 | 5800 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9.2 | — | 10.7 | 10.7 | — | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 25000 | — | 31900 | 31900 | — | — |
| Engine | |||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | — | — |
| Model | Passport | HTF7250G | — | PW814GA | BR725 A1-12 | Pearl 700 | — |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | — | 10000 | On-Condition | On Condition | — |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | 7624 | — | 15144 | 16900 | 18250 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 66.9 | — | 91.2 | 99.8 | 109.9 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 104 | 63 | — | 86.3 | 99.6 | 103 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 6.9 | — | 7.6 | 8.2 | 8.2 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.3 | — | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.25 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 54.5 | 25.9 | — | 41.5 | 46.9 | 56.9 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 27 | 21.4 | — | 25.5 | 25.7 | 25.4 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | 0.3 | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 5.4 | — | 6.1 | 6.7 | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 17.7 | — | 26.3 | 32.7 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 154 | — | 230 | 235 | 195 | — |