Aircraft comparison
Bombardier Global Express XRS vs Gulfstream V
Summary
The Bombardier Global Express XRS and the Gulfstream V are two ultra-long-range jets, compared here on the specifications that matter. On the numbers, the Gulfstream V flies farther (6,500 vs 6,150 nm); the Bombardier Global Express XRS carries more (19 vs 16 pax); the Bombardier Global Express XRS is faster (513 vs 488 kt).
| Specification | Global Express XRS | Gulfstream V |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 6,150 nm (11,389.8 km) | 6,500 nm (12,038 km)✓ |
| Max cruise speed | 513 kt (950.1 km/h)✓ | 488 kt (903.8 km/h) |
| Max Mach | 0.89 mach✓ | 0.885 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) | 90,500 lb (41,050.1 kg) |
| Typical passengers | 13 count | 13 count |
| Max passengers | 19 count✓ | 16 count |
| Cabin length | 48.4 ft (14.75 m)✓ | 43.9 ft (13.38 m) |
| Cabin height | 6.2 ft (1.89 m) | 6.2 ft (1.89 m) |
| Cabin width | 8.2 ft (2.5 m)✓ | 7.3 ft (2.23 m) |
| Baggage volume | 195 cuft (5.52 m3) | 226 cuft (6.4 m3)✓ |
| Powerplant | Rolls-Royce BR710 | Rolls-Royce BR710 |
| Engines | 2 count | 2 count |
| Thrust per engine | 14,750 lbf | 14,750 lbf |
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