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Bombardier · Canada
# Global 6500Global 6500
The Global 6500 is a Bombardier business jet in the Global family. The configuration listed here accommodates up to 17 passengers, with a maximum range of 12,223 km. A cabin height of 1.88 m and width of 2.41 m give an initial sense of the space on board before examining the layout.
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*Global 6500*
- Manufacturer
- Bombardier
- Country
- Canada
- Family
- Global
- Type
- Jet
Model specifications
## Available specifications
Published figures for this particular variant. Range depends on payload, speed, weather and fuel reserves.
- Passengers
- up to 17
- Maximum range
- 12,223 km
- Maximum range in nautical miles
- 6,600 nautical miles
- Cabin length
- 13.18 m
- Cabin width
- 2.41 m
- Cabin height
- 1.88 m
- Baggage compartment volume
- 5.52 m³
About the model
## Features Global 6500
- The length of the cabin is 13.18 m: when comparing layouts, consider the location of the kitchen, toilet and recreation areas.
- The volume of the luggage compartment is 5.52 m3; the dimensions of the opening and the permissible weight of the luggage are checked separately.
Global is a long-haul Bombardier family. Compare versions more convenient in range with the same load and the number of areas of the cabin.
Model profile
## Global 6500: history and features
Global Express was introduced in 1991, the first flight took place in 1996, operation began in 1999. Then came the Global 5000 and 6000, as well as the updated 5500 and 6,500.
### Programme development
Global Express was created as a new long-haul platform with a large cabin. Bombardier then formed two main branches: the shorter 5000 and the longer 6000. In the late 5500 and 6500, the company upgraded engines and equipment, keeping in touch with the original design line.
### Design
The large cabin and the new wing became the basis of the long-haul line. Versions differ in fuselage length, engines, avionics, and range; numbers in the title should not be used in place of an exact specification.
### Technical features
Global Express received a new wing for long-haul flights and Rolls-Royce BR710 engines. The fuselage section is related to the Challenger/CRJ line; further Global 5000 and 6000 have changed the combination of cabin size, fuel and equipment.
### Purpose and uses
The family is designed for long international flights, where space for work and rest is important. The differences between the branches are manifested in the length of the cabin, range and generation of systems. Refinement of the modification is necessary even when the operator uses the general name Global in the description.
### Its place in the family
The Global 6500 continued to modernize the 6000; its parameters should not be transferred to the early Global Express.
### The platform and its development
Global Express has become Bombardier’s primary long-haul platform. It received a new wing and Rolls-Royce BR710 engines; at the same time, the fuselage section is associated with the earlier experience of Canadair and Challenger. Next, the family developed in several sizes: the Global 5000 is shorter, and the 6000 continued with a larger branch. The transition to 5500 and 6500 was accompanied by an update of engines, avionics and interior.
On a long business flight, not only kilometers before landing are important. The length of the salon determines the possibility of separately placing a meeting, food and rest; for these amenities you have to pay a lot of interior. For a specific Global, it is useful to check the index, engine and year of release. It cannot be assumed that the data of the original Global Express equally describe the shorter 5000 and the later 6500 with a new set of systems.
### Space in the salon
The Global 6500 has a published cabin height of 1.88 m, width - 2.41 m, length - 13.18 m. Height helps to assess the convenience of movement along the aisle, width - the space between the seats. These are the dimensions of the cabin, not the free passage: decoration, furniture and the location of the seats affect the feeling of spaciousness. For a specific board, it is worth looking at the plan and photos of the interior.
### Which means distance.
The Global 6500 has a maximum range of 12,223 km (6,600 nautical miles). This is a benchmark for comparison, not a promise of non-stop travel with any number of passengers. The oncoming wind, airspace bypasses, a lot of luggage and a supply of fuel for care at another airfield change the possible route. Maximum capacity and maximum range cannot be automatically added to a single scenario.
### Luggage and travel preparation
The specified volume of the luggage compartment Global 6500 is 5.52 m3. It is impossible to translate it into the exact number of suitcases without the size of bags: the shape of the compartment, the opening of the door and the permissible weight are important. Skis, baby carriages or equipment should be matched in size. Separately, the availability of baggage in flight is specified - the volume of the compartment itself does not say anything about it.
### Position on the range among the models of the manufacturer
Bombardier's catalog for the Global 6500 lists 6,600 nautical miles. Among the 14 models of the manufacturer of the same type with published range, the aircraft takes 12th place when sorting from a smaller value to a larger one. The nearest Global Express published 6,100 nautical miles: the difference is 500 nautical miles, or about 8% of the comparable model. This shows the scale of the difference more accurately than the conditional division of aircraft into “medium” and “long-range”. For the current model, this is a comparison of passport values; a separate flight is planned according to the actual mass and weather conditions.
### Proportion of salon in comparison
Global 6500 has published the length of the cabin 13.18 m, width 2.41 m and height 1.88 m. These three sizes describe different properties: length determines how many separate groups of furniture can be placed, and width and height affect the convenience of each zone. For comparison, the Global 6000 published length of 13.18 m, width of 2.41 m and height of 1.88 m. The length of these models coincides, so the choice of generation should be associated primarily with equipment and planning. The published width is the same, but the finish of a particular side may vary. The comparison relates to the dimensions of the empty cabin, and not to the available area after installing the kitchen, partitions and seats.
### Capacity and payload
The Global 6500 has a maximum passenger capacity of 17 people. Global Express has up to 16 passengers. The difference is 1 seat; this can change the composition of the group or allow you to give up part of the seats for the sake of a freer layout. The luggage capacity of the Global 6500 is 5.52 m3. For Global Express published 5.24 m3; difference 0.28 m3. When comparing aircraft, a combination of passengers, fuel and luggage should be checked: the maximum figure for each of these parameters usually describes different design cases. It is this combination that determines how much the published range fits a group with a specific number of things.
### Close to Model Capabilities
The Global 6500 is part of the Global family. When sorted by published range, the closest are Global Express (6,100 nautical miles, up to 16 passengers), Global 6000 (6,000 nautical miles, up to 17 passengers), Global 5500 (5,900 nautical miles, up to 16 passengers). These options differ not only in the route: the number of seats, cabin proportions and the generation of equipment have to be compared separately. If you need another passenger or more luggage, the close range of two aircraft does not mean equal suitability for the trip. If the decisive is the airfield, additionally compare the runway restrictions of specific modifications. For the released board, the year of manufacture, installed avionics and the actual interior are significant.
### The history of Bombardier: from snowy roads to intercontinental flights
The future aircraft manufacturer began with transport for snow-covered Quebec. Mechanic and inventor Joseph-Armand Bombardier sought a way to help people travel in winter. After the commercial success of the seven-seat B7 in 1937, he founded L’Auto-Neige Bombardier Limitée in 1942. The company made snow vehicles, including those used to carry goods, mail and patients, and later entered the rail transport market.
Its aviation history began in 1986 with the acquisition of Canadair, the manufacturer of the Challenger. Buying Learjet in 1990 added expertise in light business aircraft. In 1993, Bombardier announced the Global Express programme: the first flight followed in 1996 and service entry in 1999. Several engineering traditions thus grew into a range covering different business aviation needs.
### Engineering philosophy: range with comfort
Modern Bombardier jets combine attention to the route with attention to life on board. On the Global 7500, this means four separate cabin zones, a galley and crew space. The arrangement allows passengers to hold a meeting, dine and rest during a single long flight without making the whole cabin serve one function.
Comfort is also linked to aircraft design. The Smooth Flĕx Wing was developed with high-speed performance, take-off, landing and ride quality in mind. The Nuage seat became a separate ergonomics project, featuring a deep recline. These examples illustrate the brand’s engineering approach: improving both flight capability and the details passengers experience directly.
### Challenger, Global and the Learjet legacy
Challenger and Global represent different branches of development. Challenger combines a large cabin with regional and transcontinental capability; Global focuses on longer international routes. The Challenger 3500 and 650 also have different design foundations: the model numbers do not describe one progressively larger aircraft.
Historic Learjets remain part of Bombardier’s aviation heritage and continue to fly after the end of series production. For any aircraft from the brand, the exact variant, maintenance history and cabin plan shape the travel experience. The number of passenger seats is not the same as the number of full sleeping places.
[Full article about Bombardier](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/business-aviation/manufacturers/bombardier)
Editorial comparison
## Global 5500 vs 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.
[Read the comparison](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/business-aviation/global-5500-vs-global-6500)
From the same manufacturer
## Related models
[Global**Global 5000**](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/business-aviation/jets/global-5000) [Global**Global 5500**](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/business-aviation/jets/global-5500) [Global**Global 6000**](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/business-aviation/jets/global-6000) [Global**Global 7500**](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/business-aviation/jets/global-7500) [Global**Global 8000**](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/business-aviation/jets/global-8000) [Global**Global Express**](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/business-aviation/jets/global-express)
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