Bombardier Global 8000 vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G650er vs Gulfstream G700 vs Gulfstream G800 1
All five aircraft are large-cabin, long-range business jets, but they span two capability tiers. The Bombardier Global 8000 sits at the very top end as an ultra-long-range flagship, offering about 8,000 nautical miles of range and typically accommodating around 8 to 19 passengers depending on configuration. The Gulfstream G800 is similarly positioned as an ultra-long-range model, with roughly 8,000 nautical miles of range and a typical capacity in the same broad 8 to 19 passenger band. The Gulfstream G650ER is also ultra-long-range but slightly shorter-legged, at about 7,500 nautical miles, and is commonly configured for roughly 11 to 18 passengers. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra-long-range, large-cabin flagship emphasizing cabin volume and comfort, with about 7,750 nautical miles of range and typically around 10 to 19 passengers. The Gulfstream G500 is the step down in category as a large-cabin, long-range jet rather than ultra-long-range, offering about 5,300 nautical miles of range and typically seating around 8 to 19 passengers, with many layouts in the low-to-mid teens.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 8000 | Gulfstream G500 | Gulfstream G650ER | Gulfstream G700 | Gulfstream G800 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | $ 9.00 | $ 9.39 | — | — |
| Min Crew | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — |
| Total Seats | 19 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 15 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Global 8000 | G500 | G650ER | G700 | G750 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | — | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA | In Development | — |
| Max Passengers | 19 | — | — | — | — |
| Max Range (nm) | 8000 | 5200 | 7500 | 7500 | — |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.90 | $ 0.78 | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | — |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | $ 4,644 | $ 4,844 | — | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Enhanced and Synthetic Vision Systems | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | — |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 626.7 | 516 | 516 | 516 | 982 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $78,000,000 | $47,500,000 | $60,000,000 | $78,000,000 | 71500000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 30650 | 49500 | — | — |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | — |
| Min Crew | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No | Yes | Optional | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Total Seats | 19 | 12 | 14 | 16 | — |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | — |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 2,900 | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 10.7 | 10.7 | — | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 31900 | 31900 | — | — |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | — |
| Model | Passport | PW814GA | BR725 A1-12 | Pearl 700 | — |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 10000 | On-Condition | On Condition | — |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | 15144 | 16900 | 18250 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 91.2 | 99.8 | 109.9 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 104 | 86.3 | 99.6 | 103 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 7.6 | 8.2 | 8.2 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.25 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 54.5 | 41.5 | 46.9 | 56.9 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 27 | 25.5 | 25.7 | 25.4 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 6.1 | 6.7 | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 26.3 | 32.7 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 230 | 235 | 195 | — |