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Airbus A350 vs BD-700 Global Express

Airbus A350 vs BD-700 Global Express at a glance — top speed 950 vs 950 km/h, range 15,750 vs 11,100 km, max takeoff weight 283,000 vs 45,132 kg, built 731 vs 816 units.

Airbus A350 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A350
Bombardier BD-700 Global Express military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 BD-700 Global Express
Specifications
Airbus A350 BD-700 Global Express
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Bombardier
First flight 14 June 2013 13 October 1996
Year introduced 2015 1999
Number produced 731 units 816 units
Average unit price $317.4 million $25 million
Wing area 442.0 m² 95.0 m²
Wingspan 64.8 m 29.0 m
Height -- m 7.3 m
Length 66.8 m 30.3 m
Maximum speed 950 km/h 950 km/h
Operational range 15,750 km 11,100 km
Service ceiling 13,137 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 283,000 kg 45,132 kg
Empty weight 115,700 kg 22,566 kg
Total thrust 2 x 38,160 kgf 2 x 6,690 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A350 or BD-700 Global Express?
The BD-700 Global Express is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the Airbus A350's 950 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A350 or BD-700 Global Express?
The Airbus A350 has a longer range at 15,750 km compared to the BD-700 Global Express's 11,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A350 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 A350's 13,137 meters (43,100 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A350 or BD-700 Global Express?
The Airbus A350 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 283,000 kg compared to the BD-700 Global Express's 45,132 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A350 or BD-700 Global Express?
The Airbus A350 is longer at 66.8 meters compared to the BD-700 Global Express's 30.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A350 or BD-700 Global Express?
The Airbus A350 is more expensive at approximately $317 million per unit compared to the BD-700 Global Express at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A350 or BD-700 Global Express?
The BD-700 Global Express entered service first in 1999, 16 years before the Airbus A350 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A350 or BD-700 Global Express?
The BD-700 Global Express has been produced in greater numbers with 816 units compared to 731 units of the Airbus A350.