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Airbus A319 CJ vs BD-700 Global Express

Airbus A319 CJ military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A319 CJ
Bombardier BD-700 Global Express military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 BD-700 Global Express
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Specifications
Airbus A319 CJ BD-700 Global Express
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Bombardier
First flight 25 August 1995 13 October 1996
Year introduced 1995 1999
Number produced 1499 units 816 units
Average unit price $80 million $25 million
Wing area 122.6 m² 95.0 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 29.0 m
Height 11.8 m 7.3 m
Length 33.8 m 30.3 m
Maximum speed 870 km/h 950 km/h
Operational range 11,650 km 11,100 km
Service ceiling 1,350 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 45,132 kg
Empty weight 42,300 kg 22,566 kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,993 kgf 2 x 6,690 kgf
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Overview

The Airbus 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 Airbus A319 CJ vs 950 km/h for the BD-700 Global Express. The Airbus 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 Airbus A319 CJ.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus 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 Airbus A319 CJ's 870 km/h, a difference of 80 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A319 CJ or BD-700 Global Express?
The Airbus 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 Airbus 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 Airbus A319 CJ's 1,350 meters (4,429 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus 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 Airbus A319 CJ's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A319 CJ or BD-700 Global Express?
The Airbus A319 CJ is longer at 33.8 meters compared to the BD-700 Global Express's 30.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A319 CJ or BD-700 Global Express?
The Airbus 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 Airbus A319 CJ or BD-700 Global Express?
The Airbus 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 Airbus A319 CJ or BD-700 Global Express?
The Airbus A319 CJ has been produced in greater numbers with 1,499 units compared to 816 units of the BD-700 Global Express.