Bombardier Global 5000 vs Gulfstream GV
The GV flies further: 6,500 nm against 5,200 nm for the Global 5000. The Global 5000 has the bigger cabin: 1,889 cu ft against 1,669 cu ft for the GV. The Global 5000 is faster at high-speed cruise: 513 kts against 488 kts for the GV.
Global 5000 or GV?
Which flies further, the Global 5000 or the GV?
The GV flies further: 6,500 nm against 5,200 nm for the Global 5000.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Global 5000 or the GV?
The Global 5000 has the bigger cabin: 1,889 cu ft against 1,669 cu ft for the GV.
Which is faster, the Global 5000 or the GV?
The Global 5000 is faster at high-speed cruise: 513 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 5000.
Which costs more to buy, the Global 5000 or the GV?
Pre-owned, the Global 5000 sells for about $16 million to $25 million (mid-2025) and the GV for about $7.3 million to $13 million (November 2026). New, they listed at $50.4 million (2018) and $43.2 million (2002).
Which is easier to charter in the US?
71 Global 5000 and 54 GV are on the US Part 135 charter list today. Both charter at heavy jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Global 5000 vs GV specifications
Verified figures, checked October 2026. Fleet counts from the FAA Part 135 list (2 September 2026).
| Specification | Global 5000 Bombardier | GV Gulfstream |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Range | 5,200 nm (9,630 km) | 6,500 nm (12,038 km) (best) |
| High-speed cruise | 513 kts (Mach 0.89) (best) | 488 kts |
| Long-range cruise | 488 kts (Mach 0.85) (best) | 459 kts |
| Maximum speed | Not published | Mach 0.885 |
| Maximum altitude | 51,000 ft | 51,000 ft |
| Take-off distance | 5,540 ft (best) | 6,100 ft |
| Landing distance | 2,207 ft (best) | 2,770 ft |
| Cabin | ||
| Typical charter seats | 13 | 12 to 14 (best) |
| Maximum seats | 19 | 19 |
| Beds (typical layout) | 7 (best) | 5 |
| Cabin zones | 3 | 3 |
| Cabin length | 40 ft 9 in (12.41 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 | 1,889 cu ft (best) | 1,669 cu ft |
| Baggage | 195 cu ft, reachable in flight | 226 cu ft, reachable in flight (best) |
| Cabin altitude | 4,500 ft at 45,000 ft | Not published |
| Engines and weights | ||
| Engines | 2 × Rolls-Royce BR710A2-20 | 2 × Rolls-Royce Deutschland BR700-710A1-10 |
| Thrust per engine | 14,750 lbf | 14,750 lbf |
| Maximum take-off weight | 92,500 lb | 90,500 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 39,250 lb | 41,300 lb |
| Price and ownership | ||
| First delivered | 2005 | 1997 |
| In production | No | No |
| New price | $50.4M (2018) | $43.2M (2002) |
| Pre-owned price | $16M to $25M | $7.3M to $13M |
| Operating cost per hour | $9,921 | $9,895 |
| Charter fleet | ||
| On the US charter list | 71 aircraft (best) | 54 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 5000
- Seats
- 13 (max 19)
- Range
- 5,200 nm
- Cabin
- 1,889 cu ft
- In production
- No
- Charter fleet
- 71 in the US
US operators: NetJets Aviation, Vista America, Executive Jet Management
Global 5000 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
- 54 in the US
US operators: Journey Aviation, Prime Jet, Talon Air
GV specs, interior and price →Compare with other heavy jets
Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhich flies further, the Global 5000 or the GV?+
The GV flies further: 6,500 nm against 5,200 nm for the Global 5000.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Global 5000 or the GV?+
The Global 5000 has the bigger cabin: 1,889 cu ft against 1,669 cu ft for the GV.
Which is faster, the Global 5000 or the GV?+
The Global 5000 is faster at high-speed cruise: 513 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 5000.
Which costs more to buy, the Global 5000 or the GV?+
Pre-owned, the Global 5000 sells for about $16 million to $25 million (mid-2025) and the GV for about $7.3 million to $13 million (November 2026). New, they listed at $50.4 million (2018) and $43.2 million (2002).
Which is easier to charter in the US?+
71 Global 5000 and 54 GV are on the US Part 135 charter list today. Both charter at heavy jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Where these numbers come from
- Wikipedia: Bombardier Global Express (10.3 psi cabin: 4,500 ft up to FL450, 5,680 ft at FL510)
- Aviation Safety Network: Bombardier Global Express family occurrences
- ICAO Carbon Emissions Calculator methodology: 3.16 kg of CO2 per kg of jet fuel
- VistaJet: Bombardier Global 5000 (baggage 195 cu ft)
- CRAFT: Bombardier Global 5000 ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026)
- Bombardier Global 5000 brochure (Feb 2020)
- Transportation Safety Board of Canada: Aviation Investigation Report A07A0134, C-GXPR, Fox Harbour
- Business Jet Traveler: Bombardier Global 5500 and 6500 (Oct 2018)
- EASA Type-Certificate Data Sheet EASA.IM.A.009, BD-700, Issue 14 (23 Jan 2026)
- GlobalAir: History of Global Express variants: the Global 5000, Global 6000 and Global 5500/6500 (Jan 2026)
- UK AAIB Bulletin 12/2017: Bombardier BD-700-1A11 (Global 5000), VP-CKM (Dec 2017)
- UAE GCAA Final Report AIFN/0002/2024: runway incursion, CS-GLY, Dubai (Dec 2024)
- Business Jet Traveler: Bombardier Global 5000, Mark Huber (Jan 2019)
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Global 5000 S/N 9602 G-LAMO, 2014 (Nov 2023)
- Jetcraft: Global 5000 overview, 2004 to present (Feb 2018)
- Bombardier release via Airframer (2008)
- GlobalAir listing, 2007 Global 5000 S/N 9217 N74DH (16 passengers)
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Global 5000 S/N 9366 N560U, 2010 (Apr 2020)
- GlobalAir listing, 2013 Global 5000 S/N 9534 OE-LHU
- Controller.com listing, 2007 Global 5000 S/N 9226
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Global 5000 S/N 9190 N117LB, 2006 (Mar 2019)
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Global 5000 S/N 9392 N782SB, 2011 (Mar 2023)
- VistaJet Global 5000
- AirInsight: Bombardier Global 5500 enters service (Jun 2020)
- Business Jet Traveler, Global 6500 (May 2018)
- GlobalAir Global 5000 operating cost
- Business Jet Traveler: Global 5000
- Jetadvisors Global 5000
- 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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