A319 CJ vs BD-700 Global Express

European corporate jet, globally utilized since the late 1990s, renowned for its passenger comfort and operational versatility.
Picture of A319 CJ
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.
Picture of BD-700 Global Express
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 9,993 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Airbus A319 CJ
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 6,690 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Bombardier BD-700 Global Express

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of A319 CJ by Rolf Wallner. Photo of BD-700 Global Express by Bombardier.

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.