Aircraft comparison
Bombardier Global 5500 vs Gulfstream G800
Summary
The Bombardier Global 5500 and the Gulfstream G800 are two ultra-long-range jets, compared here on the specifications that matter. On the numbers, the Gulfstream G800 flies farther (8,000 vs 5,900 nm); the Gulfstream G800 carries more (19 vs 16 pax); the Gulfstream G800 has the taller cabin (6.4 vs 6.2 ft).
| Specification | Global 5500 | G800 |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 5,900 nm (10,926.8 km) | 8,000 nm (14,816 km)✓ |
| Max cruise speed | 516 kt (955.6 km/h) | 516 kt (955.6 km/h) |
| Max Mach | 0.9 mach | 0.935 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) | 105,600 lb (47,899.3 kg) |
| Typical passengers | 13 count | 13 count |
| Max passengers | 16 count | 19 count✓ |
| Cabin length | 40.8 ft (12.44 m) | 46.8 ft (14.26 m)✓ |
| Cabin height | 6.2 ft (1.89 m) | 6.4 ft (1.95 m)✓ |
| Cabin width | 8.2 ft (2.5 m) | 8.5 ft (2.59 m)✓ |
| Powerplant | Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 | Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 |
| Engines | 2 count | 2 count |
| Thrust per engine | 15,125 lbf | 18,250 lbf |
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