Aircraft comparison
Bombardier Global Express XRS vs Gulfstream G650ER
Summary
The Bombardier Global Express XRS 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 6,150 nm); the Gulfstream G650ER is faster (516 vs 513 kt); the Gulfstream G650ER has the taller cabin (6.4 vs 6.2 ft).
| Specification | Global Express XRS | G650ER |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 6,150 nm (11,389.8 km) | 7,500 nm (13,890 km)✓ |
| Max cruise speed | 513 kt (950.1 km/h) | 516 kt (955.6 km/h)✓ |
| Max Mach | 0.89 mach | 0.925 mach✓ |
| Max operating altitude | 51,000 ft (15,544.8 m) | 51,000 ft (15,544.8 m) |
| Max takeoff weight | 98,000 lb (44,452 kg) | 103,600 lb (46,992.1 kg) |
| Typical passengers | 13 count | 14 count✓ |
| Max passengers | 19 count | 19 count |
| Cabin length | 48.4 ft (14.75 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 BR710 | Rolls-Royce BR725 |
| Engines | 2 count | 2 count |
| Thrust per engine | 14,750 lbf | 16,900 lbf |
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