Bombardier Global 7500 vs Gulfstream GV
The Global 7500 flies further: 7,700 nm against 6,500 nm for the GV. The Global 7500 has the bigger cabin: 2,786 cu ft against 1,669 cu ft for the GV. The Global 7500 is faster at high-speed cruise: 516 kts against 488 kts for the GV.
Global 7500 or GV?
Which flies further, the Global 7500 or the GV?
The Global 7500 flies further: 7,700 nm against 6,500 nm for the GV.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Global 7500 or the GV?
The Global 7500 has the bigger cabin: 2,786 cu ft against 1,669 cu ft for the GV.
Which is faster, the Global 7500 or the GV?
The Global 7500 is faster at high-speed cruise: 516 kts against 488 kts for the GV.
Which seats more passengers?
They are level at up to 14.
Which costs more to buy, the Global 7500 or the GV?
Pre-owned, the Global 7500 sells for about $50 million to $62 million (October 2026) and the GV for about $7.3 million to $13 million (November 2026). New, they listed at $75 million (2024) and $43.2 million (2002).
Which is easier to charter in the US?
47 Global 7500 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 7500 vs GV specifications
Verified figures, checked October 2026. Fleet counts from the FAA Part 135 list (2 September 2026).
| Specification | Global 7500 Bombardier | GV Gulfstream |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Range | 7,700 nm (14,260 km) (best) | 6,500 nm (12,038 km) |
| High-speed cruise | 516 kts (Mach 0.9) (best) | 488 kts |
| Long-range cruise | 488 kts (Mach 0.85) (best) | 459 kts |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.925 (best) | Mach 0.885 |
| Maximum altitude | 51,000 ft | 51,000 ft |
| Take-off distance | 5,760 ft (best) | 6,100 ft |
| Landing distance | 2,237 ft (best) | 2,770 ft |
| Cabin | ||
| Typical charter seats | 14 | 12 to 14 |
| Maximum seats | 19 | 19 |
| Beds (typical layout) | 8 (best) | 5 |
| Cabin zones | 4 (best) | 3 |
| Cabin length | 54 ft 5 in (16.59 m) (best) | 50 ft 1 in (15.27 m) |
| Cabin width | 8 ft 0 in (2.44 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 | 2,786 cu ft (best) | 1,669 cu ft |
| Baggage | 195 cu ft, reachable in flight | 226 cu ft, reachable in flight (best) |
| Windows | 29 | Not published |
| Cabin altitude | 4,500 ft at 45,000 ft | Not published |
| Engines and weights | ||
| Engines | 2 × GE Passport 20-19BB1A | 2 × Rolls-Royce Deutschland BR700-710A1-10 |
| Thrust per engine | 18,920 lbf | 14,750 lbf |
| Maximum take-off weight | 114,850 lb | 90,500 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 51,850 lb | 41,300 lb |
| Price and ownership | ||
| First delivered | 2018 | 1997 |
| In production | No | No |
| New price | $75M (2024) | $43.2M (2002) |
| Pre-owned price | $50M to $62M | $7.3M to $13M |
| Operating cost per hour | $9,044 | $9,895 |
| Charter fleet | ||
| On the US charter list | 47 aircraft | 54 aircraft (best) |
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 7500
- Seats
- 14 (max 19)
- Range
- 7,700 nm
- Cabin
- 2,786 cu ft
- In production
- No
- Charter fleet
- 47 in the US
US operators: NetJets Aviation, ACP Jet Charters, Solairus Aviation
Global 7500 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 7500 or the GV?+
The Global 7500 flies further: 7,700 nm against 6,500 nm for the GV.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Global 7500 or the GV?+
The Global 7500 has the bigger cabin: 2,786 cu ft against 1,669 cu ft for the GV.
Which is faster, the Global 7500 or the GV?+
The Global 7500 is faster at high-speed cruise: 516 kts against 488 kts for the GV.
Which seats more passengers?+
They are level at up to 14.
Which costs more to buy, the Global 7500 or the GV?+
Pre-owned, the Global 7500 sells for about $50 million to $62 million (October 2026) and the GV for about $7.3 million to $13 million (November 2026). New, they listed at $75 million (2024) and $43.2 million (2002).
Which is easier to charter in the US?+
47 Global 7500 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
- Gulfstream: G700 specifications (range, cabin, living areas, windows, takeoff distance)
- Aviation Safety Network: Bombardier Global 7500 (GL7T) occurrences
- Bombardier Global 7500 factsheet (2024)
- Flycraft Global 7500 costs
- NTSB final report ENG22LA049: Global 7500 9H-VIG, engine fire, Riyadh (Jun 2023)
- XO: Global 7500 (baggage 195 cu ft, 14 passengers, 8 sleeping berths)
- Wikipedia: Bombardier Global 7500
- EASA type certificate data sheet EASA.IM.A.009
- Hong Kong Government press release: AAIA investigation report IVR-2026-01, Global 7500 N899ST (Apr 2026)
- NetJets Global 7500 specs
- AircraftExchange listing, 2024 Global 7500 S/N 70200 N724EM, CFS Jets (17 passengers, four zones)
- GlobalAir listing, 2018 Global 7500 S/N 70006 N6LB, Avpro (14 passengers)
- GlobalAir listing, 2020 Global 7500 S/N 70055 N40NS, Element Aviation (16 passengers, aft stateroom)
- GlobalAir listing, 2021 Global 7500 S/N 70082 C-FWPF, Hopkinson Aircraft Sales
- Controller.com listing, 2020 Global 7500 S/N 70023 N7500, SmartJets (16 passengers)
- GlobalAir listing, 2019 Global 7500 S/N 70016 N752AV, Aero Ventures (15 passengers)
- GlobalAir Global 7500 specifications
- AIN pilot report: Global 7500 (2019)
- AircraftCostCalculator Global 7500
- 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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