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Bombardier Global 8000 vs Gulfstream G650er vs Gulfstream G800

All three are ultra-long-range business jets, but they differ slightly in mission focus. The Bombardier Global 8000 is positioned as a very high-speed, ultra-long-range flagship, typically cited around 8,000 nautical miles of range (depending on reserves, payload, and conditions). The Gulfstream G650ER is the established, in-service benchmark in the same category, commonly cited at about 7,500 nautical miles. The newer Gulfstream G800 is aimed at stretching capability further, generally cited around 8,000 nautical miles, again subject to typical operational variables. In passenger capacity, they occupy a similar bracket: operators commonly configure them for roughly 12 to 16 passengers in comfort, though maximum certified seating can be higher depending on layout and operator choices. In practice, differences in cabin design and typical floorplans matter more than raw seat counts, with all three supporting multiple living zones for long-haul missions. Overall, the G650ER is the proven incumbent, while the Global 8000 and G800 are marketed as the next step up in range, with broadly comparable real-world passenger accommodations.

SpecBombardier Global 8000Gulfstream G650ER
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 9.39
Min Crew44
Total Seats1914
ManufacturerBombardierGulfstream
Aircraft NameGlobal 8000G650ER
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Passengers19
Max Range (nm)80007500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.78
Max Cabin Seats1919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats1212
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 4,844
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Enhanced and Synthetic Vision SystemsGulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)626.7516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$78,000,000$60,000,000
Useful Load (lbs)49500
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew44
Crew RestYesYes
Jump SeatYesYes
Total Seats1914
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats1212
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)2,900
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.7
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)31900
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPassportBR725 A1-12
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)1892016900
No. of Engines22
Dimensions
Length (ft)11199.8
Wingspan (ft)10499.6
Cabin Width (ft)88.2
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.5
Cabin Length (ft)54.546.9
Overall Height (ft)2725.7
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)32.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)235