The Bombardier Global family
Bombardier Global 5500 vs Global 6500
The Global 6500 adds about 700 nautical miles and more space; the Global 5500 is lighter on budget and slightly better on full fuel load.
A comparison in figures
Two aircraft, two missions
Bombardier Global 5500
- Payload
- 2,922 lb full fuel
- Cabin
- 1 620 ft³
- Engines
- 2 × Rolls-Royce Pearl 15
Bombardier Global 6500
- Range
- 6,636 nm with eight passengers
- Payload
- 2,805 lb full fuel
- Cabin
- 1 720 ft³
- Engines
- 2 × Rolls-Royce Pearl 15
Global 5500 vs 6500
Stock on long shoulder
The Global 6500 passes with eight passengers 6,636 nautical miles, about 700 miles further than the Global 5500. This is a significant difference where an extra landing will disrupt the schedule.
Global 5500 vs 6500
Near passenger areas
The Global 6500 is longer and more voluminous, although the length of the main seating area of the models is close. The increase helps to accommodate a larger kitchen and a separate recreation area of the crew. The luggage compartment of both cars is 195 cubic feet.
Global 5500 vs 6500
The price of additional range
Global 5500 is rational if the range of the younger model is sufficient for regular flights. It is cheaper to operate according to the source assessment and retains a little more payload at full fuel.
In specific terms
Figures side by side
Salon volume
Bombardier Global 55001 620 ft³
Bombardier Global 65001 720 ft³
Full fuel load
Bombardier Global 55002 922 lb
Bombardier Global 65002 805 lb
Variable cost per hour
Bombardier Global 5500$7 029
Bombardier Global 6500$7 662
Quick verdict
The right aircraft for the route
The Global 6500 is needed for routes that use its additional range and cabin area. For shorter missions, the Global 5500 offers close comfort at lower variable costs.
