Aircraft comparison
Bombardier Global 8000 vs Gulfstream G550
Summary
The Bombardier Global 8000 and the Gulfstream G550 are two ultra-long-range jets, compared here on the specifications that matter. On the numbers, the Bombardier Global 8000 flies farther (8,000 vs 6,750 nm); the Bombardier Global 8000 is faster (516 vs 488 kt).
| Specification | Global 8000 | G550 |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 8,000 nm (14,816 km)✓ | 6,750 nm (12,501 km) |
| Max cruise speed | 516 kt (955.6 km/h)✓ | 488 kt (903.8 km/h) |
| Max Mach | 0.94 mach✓ | 0.885 mach |
| Max operating altitude | 51,000 ft (15,544.8 m) | 51,000 ft (15,544.8 m) |
| Max takeoff weight | 114,850 lb (52,095 kg) | 91,000 lb (41,276.9 kg) |
| Typical passengers | 13 count | 13 count |
| Max passengers | 19 count | 19 count |
| Cabin length | 54.4 ft (16.58 m)✓ | 43.9 ft (13.38 m) |
| Cabin height | 6.2 ft (1.89 m) | 6.2 ft (1.89 m) |
| Cabin width | 8 ft (2.44 m)✓ | 7.3 ft (2.23 m) |
| Baggage volume | 195 cuft (5.52 m3) | 226 cuft (6.4 m3)✓ |
| Powerplant | General Electric Passport | Rolls-Royce BR710C4-11 |
| Engines | 2 count | 2 count |
| Thrust per engine | 18,920 lbf | 15,385 lbf |
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