Bombardier Global 6500 vs Gulfstream GV
The Global 6500 flies further: 6,600 nm against 6,500 nm for the GV. The Global 6500 has the wider cabin: 2.41 m against 2.24 m for the GV. The Global 6500 is faster at high-speed cruise: 516 kts against 488 kts for the GV.
Global 6500 or GV?
Which flies further, the Global 6500 or the GV?
The Global 6500 flies further: 6,600 nm against 6,500 nm for the GV.
Which has the wider cabin, the Global 6500 or the GV?
The Global 6500 has the wider cabin: 2.41 m against 2.24 m for the GV.
Which is faster, the Global 6500 or the GV?
The Global 6500 is faster at high-speed cruise: 516 kts against 488 kts for the GV.
Which seats more passengers?
The GV seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 14 against up to 13 for the Global 6500.
Which costs more to buy, the Global 6500 or the GV?
Pre-owned, the Global 6500 sells for about $40 million to $57.5 million (October 2026) and the GV for about $7.3 million to $13 million (November 2026). New, they listed at $56 million (2018) and $43.2 million (2002).
Global 6500 vs GV specifications
Verified figures, checked October 2026. Fleet counts from the AFAC air taxi permit records (checked 18 October 2026).
| Specification | Global 6500 Bombardier | GV Gulfstream |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Range | 6,600 nm (12,223 km) (best) | 6,500 nm (12,038 km) |
| High-speed cruise | 516 kts (Mach 0.88) (best) | 488 kts |
| Long-range cruise | 488 kts (Mach 0.85) (best) | 459 kts |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.9 (best) | Mach 0.885 |
| Maximum altitude | 51,000 ft | 51,000 ft |
| Take-off distance | 6,145 ft | 6,100 ft (best) |
| Landing distance | 2,236 ft (best) | 2,770 ft |
| Cabin | ||
| Typical charter seats | 12 to 13 | 12 to 14 (best) |
| Maximum seats | 17 | 19 (best) |
| Beds (typical layout) | Not published | 5 |
| Cabin zones | 3 | 3 |
| Cabin length | 43 ft 3 in (13.18 m) | 50 ft 1 in (15.27 m) (best) |
| Cabin width | 7 ft 11 in (2.41 m) (best) | 7 ft 4 in (2.24 m) |
| Cabin height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Cabin volume | Not published | 1,669 cu ft |
| Baggage | 195 cu ft, reachable in flight | 226 cu ft, reachable in flight (best) |
| Engines and weights | ||
| Engines | 2 × Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 | 2 × Rolls-Royce Deutschland BR700-710A1-10 |
| Thrust per engine | 15,125 lbf | 14,750 lbf |
| Maximum take-off weight | 99,500 lb | 90,500 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 45,050 lb | 41,300 lb |
| Price and ownership | ||
| First delivered | 2019 | 1997 |
| In production | Yes | No |
| New price | $56M (2018) | $43.2M (2002) |
| Pre-owned price | $40M to $57.5M | $7.3M to $13M |
| Operating cost per hour | $7,198 | $9,895 |
| Charter fleet | ||
| On Mexico charter list | Counted with the Global 6000 | 3 aircraft |
Gold marks the best figure in each row. Take-off distance: At maximum take-off weight, sea level. Cabin length: Manufacturers measure cabin length differently; volume is the fairer comparison. Operating cost per hour: As reported; some sources quote variable cost only, others include fixed costs. See the basis under each aircraft.
Both aircraft at a glance
Bombardier Global 6500
- Seats
- 12 to 13 (max 17)
- Range
- 6,600 nm
- Cabin
- 7 ft 11 in (2.41 m)
- In production
- Yes
- Charter fleet
- Counted with the Global 6000 family
Mexican operators: Fly Across, FlyMex
Global 6500 specs, interior and price →Gulfstream GV
- Seats
- 12 to 14 (max 19)
- Range
- 6,500 nm
- Cabin
- 1,669 cu ft
- In production
- No
- Charter fleet
- 3 in Mexico
Mexican operators: Fly Across, Aerovics
GV specs, interior and price →Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhich flies further, the Global 6500 or the GV?+
The Global 6500 flies further: 6,600 nm against 6,500 nm for the GV.
Which has the wider cabin, the Global 6500 or the GV?+
The Global 6500 has the wider cabin: 2.41 m against 2.24 m for the GV.
Which is faster, the Global 6500 or the GV?+
The Global 6500 is faster at high-speed cruise: 516 kts against 488 kts for the GV.
Which seats more passengers?+
The GV seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 14 against up to 13 for the Global 6500.
Which costs more to buy, the Global 6500 or the GV?+
Pre-owned, the Global 6500 sells for about $40 million to $57.5 million (October 2026) and the GV for about $7.3 million to $13 million (November 2026). New, they listed at $56 million (2018) and $43.2 million (2002).
Where these numbers come from
- EASA type certificate data sheet EASA.IM.A.009
- Aviation Week BCA aircraft overview (2022)
- Bombardier Global 6500 factsheet (2024)
- GlobalAir Global 6500 specifications
- Business Jet Traveler, Global 6500 (May 2018)
- Guardian Jet Global 6500 brochure
- Aviation Safety Network: Gulfstream V family (GLF5) occurrences, 40 listed
- EASA: Type Certificate Data Sheet EASA.IM.A.070, Issue 13 (Aug 2026), Section 7 GV: FAA certification 11 April 1997, FAA certification basis TCDS A12EA, EASA/JAA certification 31 October 2002
- CRAFT: Gulfstream G450 specifications (Oct 2026): range 4,350 nm at Mach 0.80, 8 passengers, NBAA IFR reserves
- FAA: Type Certificate Data Sheet A12EA, Revision 51 (May 2020), Section VI Model GV: GV serial numbers eligible 501 through 693; Section VII Model GV-SP approved 14 August 2003
- Guardian Jet: 2002 Gulfstream GV N3546 S/N 672 specifications (Sep 2016): 14 passengers, forward crew rest, forward crew lavatory, 4-place berthable divan, 4-place berthable conference table, aft galley
- Jetcraft: Gulfstream GV overview, 1996 to 2002 (Jan 2017): cabin volume 1,669 cu ft
- Solairus Aviation: ORL based Gulfstream GV charter sheet (Jan 2025): seats 13, sleeps 5, forward and aft lavatories, Starlink Wi-Fi
- Wikipedia: Gulfstream V: first flight 28 November 1995, certified 11 April 1997, 193 built, succeeded by the G550 (GV-SP)
- Clay Lacy Aviation: Gulfstream GV N168CE charter sheet (Aug 2022): 14 passengers, sleeps 5, aft enclosed lavatory, domestic US Wi-Fi
- Gulfstream press release: Gulfstream V fleet achieves 1 million flight hours (May 2012): rolled out September 1995, first delivery June 1997, 193 GVs built, 1997 Collier Trophy, more than 60 world records
- CRAFT: Gulfstream GV specifications (Nov 2026): cabin length 50 ft 1 in, width 7 ft 4 in, height 6 ft 2 in
- Guardian Jet: 2001 Gulfstream GV N188ES S/N 629 specifications (Jun 2023): 12 passengers, in-flight accessible baggage bay
- EFI: Gulfstream GV N388FT charter sheet: 13 passengers, Ka-band Wi-Fi, satellite phone, forward crew lavatory, aft passenger lavatory, 226 cu ft baggage
- Aviation Safety Network: Gulfstream G-V N777TY, West Palm Beach, 14 February 2002, written off
- Business Jet Traveler: Gulfstream GV, Mark Huber (Jun 2008): layouts generally seat 12 to 14
- AOPA: Quick look, Gulfstream V (Dec 2013): landing field length 2,770 ft, takeoff 5,150 ft, 194 built 1997 to 2002, Vref used values $15.75 to $23 million
- GlobalAir: Gulfstream V specifications and operating cost (Nov 2026): total hourly cost $9,895, total fixed cost $926,800, total variable cost $2,882,976, annual budget $3,809,776 (AviaCost data; annual hours and fuel price not stated)
- NTSB via accidents.app: MIA02LA060, Gulfstream G-V N777TY, West Palm Beach, 14 February 2002, probable cause
- Aviation Safety Network: Gulfstream V N820MS, Portland, 2 September 2025, NTSB preliminary
- CRAFT: Gulfstream GV ownership and operating costs (updated Dec 2024): list price $43 million at the start of deliveries, 193 in service
- Business Jet Traveler: Gulfstream G V aircraft page (read Nov 2026): asking price high $13M, low $7.3M
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