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Gulfstream G500 vs Bombardier Global 5500: range, cabin and specifications compared
- The Bombardier Global 5500 flies about 600 nm further than the Gulfstream G500 (5,900 nm vs 5,300 nm).
- The Gulfstream G500 has the longer cabin, by about 0 ft 9 in.
- The Gulfstream G500 entered service in 2018; the Bombardier Global 5500 in 2020.
- They sit in different size classes, so expect different purchase and operating costs.
| Gulfstream G500 | Bombardier Global 5500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Large jet | Ultra-long-range jet |
| Range | 5,300 nm (at Mach 0.85 with 8 passengers) | 5,900 nm (at Mach 0.85 with 8 passengers) |
| Speed | Mach 0.925 maximum operating | Mach 0.90 top speed |
| Passengers | Up to 19 | Up to 16 |
| Cabin | 41 ft 6 in long, 7 ft 7 in wide, 6 ft 2 in high | 40 ft 9 in long, 7 ft 11 in wide, 6 ft 2 in high |
| Engines | 2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW814GA | 2 × Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 |
| Maximum altitude | 51,000 ft | 51,000 ft |
| In service since | 2018 | 2020 |
Manufacturers publish range under different conditions (passenger numbers, speed and reserves). Compare like for like with each manufacturer before deciding.
Gulfstream G500
The G500 introduced Gulfstream's Symmetry flight deck with active-control sidesticks. It flies 5,300 nm at Mach 0.85 and shares its cabin cross-section with the larger G600.
What to check before buying
Early serial numbers received several service bulletins after entry into service; ask for the compliance record. Confirm Pratt & Whitney ESP engine programme coverage and remaining warranty.
Bombardier Global 5500
The Global 5500 is a shorter-cabin version of the Global 6500 with the same Rolls-Royce Pearl engines and wing. It flies 5,900 nm at Mach 0.85 and entered service in 2020.
What to check before buying
Most examples are young: check remaining warranty, Rolls-Royce CorporateCare enrolment and transferability, and whether the aircraft has the latest cabin connectivity.
Sources
Figures are published manufacturer or industry values and vary with configuration, payload and conditions. Confirm them with the manufacturer or seller before relying on them.