Aircraft comparison
Bombardier Global 6500 vs Gulfstream G650ER
Summary
The Bombardier Global 6500 and the Gulfstream G650ER are two ultra-long-range jets, compared here on the specifications that matter. On the numbers, the Gulfstream G650ER flies farther (7,500 vs 6,600 nm); the Gulfstream G650ER carries more (19 vs 17 pax); the Gulfstream G650ER has the taller cabin (6.4 vs 6.2 ft).
| Specification | Global 6500 | G650ER |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 6,600 nm (12,223.2 km) | 7,500 nm (13,890 km)✓ |
| Max cruise speed | 516 kt (955.6 km/h) | 516 kt (955.6 km/h) |
| Max Mach | 0.9 mach | 0.925 mach✓ |
| Max operating altitude | 51,000 ft (15,544.8 m) | 51,000 ft (15,544.8 m) |
| Max takeoff weight | 99,500 lb (45,132.4 kg) | 103,600 lb (46,992.1 kg) |
| Typical passengers | 13 count | 14 count✓ |
| Max passengers | 17 count | 19 count✓ |
| Cabin length | 43.3 ft (13.2 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)✓ |
| Baggage volume | 195 cuft (5.52 m3) | 195 cuft (5.52 m3) |
| Powerplant | Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 | Rolls-Royce BR725 |
| Engines | 2 count | 2 count |
| Thrust per engine | 15,125 lbf | 16,900 lbf |
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