A319 CJ vs BD-700 Global Express

Overview

The A319 CJ and the BD-700 Global Express are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Bombardier respectively.

Top speed is 870 km/h for the A319 CJ vs 950 km/h for the BD-700 Global Express. The A319 CJ has an operational range of 11,650 km vs 11,100 km for the BD-700 Global Express. The BD-700 Global Express operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 1,350 m for the A319 CJ.

The A319 CJ has been produced in 1,499 units vs 816 for the BD-700 Global Express. Unit cost is $80M for the A319 CJ vs $25M for the BD-700 Global Express. The A319 CJ first flew 1 years before the BD-700 Global Express (1995 vs 1996).

European corporate jet, globally utilized since the late 1990s, renowned for its passenger comfort and operational versatility.
Airbus A319 CJ Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus
First flight 25 August 1995
Year introduced 1995
Number produced 1499 units
Average unit price $80 million
Canadian long-range business jet, developed in the 1990s, renowned for corporate and VIP transport globally.
Bombardier BD-700 Global Express Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Bombardier
First flight 13 October 1996
Year introduced 1999
Number produced 816 units
Average unit price $25 million
Wing area 122.6 m² ◉
Wingspan 34.1 m â—‰
Height 11.8 m â—‰
Length 33.8 m â—‰
Maximum speed 870 km/h â—‰
Operational range 11,650 km â—‰
Service ceiling 1,350 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight -- kg
Empty weight 42,300 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 4,997 kgf â—‰
Wing area 95.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 29.0 m â—‰
Height 7.3 m â—‰
Length 30.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 950 km/h â—‰
Operational range 11,100 km â—‰
Service ceiling 15,545 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 45,132 kg
Empty weight 22,566 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 3,345 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A319 CJ or BD-700 Global Express?
The BD-700 Global Express is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the A319 CJ's 870 km/h, a difference of 80 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A319 CJ or BD-700 Global Express?
The A319 CJ has a longer range at 11,650 km compared to the BD-700 Global Express's 11,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the A319 CJ or BD-700 Global Express?
The BD-700 Global Express has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the A319 CJ's 1,350 meters (4,429 ft).
Which is heavier, the A319 CJ or BD-700 Global Express?
The BD-700 Global Express has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,132 kg compared to the A319 CJ's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the A319 CJ or BD-700 Global Express?
The A319 CJ is longer at 33.8 meters compared to the BD-700 Global Express's 30.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A319 CJ or BD-700 Global Express?
The A319 CJ is more expensive at approximately $80 million per unit compared to the BD-700 Global Express at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the A319 CJ or BD-700 Global Express?
The A319 CJ entered service first in 1995, 4 years before the BD-700 Global Express which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A319 CJ or BD-700 Global Express?
The A319 CJ has been produced in greater numbers with 1,499 units compared to 816 units of the BD-700 Global Express.