Aircraft comparison
Bombardier Global 5500 vs Bombardier Global 6500
Summary
The Bombardier Global 5500 and the Bombardier Global 6500 are two ultra-long-range jets, compared here on the specifications that matter. On the numbers, the Bombardier Global 6500 flies farther (6,600 vs 5,900 nm); the Bombardier Global 6500 carries more (17 vs 16 pax).
| Specification | Global 5500 | Global 6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 5,900 nm (10,926.8 km) | 6,600 nm (12,223.2 km)✓ |
| Max cruise speed | 516 kt (955.6 km/h) | 516 kt (955.6 km/h) |
| Max Mach | 0.9 mach | 0.9 mach |
| Max operating altitude | 51,000 ft (15,544.8 m) | 51,000 ft (15,544.8 m) |
| Max takeoff weight | 92,500 lb (41,957.3 kg) | 99,500 lb (45,132.4 kg) |
| Typical passengers | 13 count | 13 count |
| Max passengers | 16 count | 17 count✓ |
| Cabin length | 40.8 ft (12.44 m) | 43.3 ft (13.2 m)✓ |
| Cabin height | 6.2 ft (1.89 m) | 6.2 ft (1.89 m) |
| Cabin width | 8.2 ft (2.5 m) | 8.2 ft (2.5 m) |
| Baggage volume | 195 cuft (5.52 m3) | 195 cuft (5.52 m3) |
| Powerplant | Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 | Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 |
| Engines | 2 count | 2 count |
| Thrust per engine | 15,125 lbf | 15,125 lbf |
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