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BD-700 Global Express vs Beechcraft 390 Premier I

BD-700 Global Express vs Beechcraft 390 Premier I at a glance — top speed 950 vs 841 km/h, range 11,100 vs 2,519 km, max takeoff weight 45,132 vs 5,670 kg, built 816 vs 292 units.

Bombardier BD-700 Global Express military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 BD-700 Global ExpressFull specs
Beechcraft 390 Premier I military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Beechcraft 390 Premier IFull specs
Specifications
BD-700 Global Express Beechcraft 390 Premier I
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Bombardier Beechcraft
First flight 13 October 1996 22 December 1998
Year introduced 1999 2001
Number produced 816 units 292 units
Average unit price $40 million $5 million
Wing area 95.0 m² 23.0 m²
Wingspan 29.0 m 13.6 m
Height 7.3 m 4.7 m
Length 30.3 m 14.0 m
Maximum speed 950 km/h 841 km/h
Operational range 11,100 km 2,519 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 12,497 m
Max. takeoff weight 45,132 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 22,566 kg 3,627 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,690 kgf 2 x 1,043 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BD-700 Global Express or Beechcraft 390 Premier I?
The BD-700 Global Express is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the Beechcraft 390 Premier I's 841 km/h, a difference of 109 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BD-700 Global Express or Beechcraft 390 Premier I?
The BD-700 Global Express has a longer range at 11,100 km compared to the Beechcraft 390 Premier I's 2,519 km.
Which can fly higher, the BD-700 Global Express or Beechcraft 390 Premier I?
The BD-700 Global Express has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Beechcraft 390 Premier I's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the BD-700 Global Express or Beechcraft 390 Premier I?
The BD-700 Global Express has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,132 kg compared to the Beechcraft 390 Premier I's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the BD-700 Global Express or Beechcraft 390 Premier I?
The BD-700 Global Express is longer at 30.3 meters compared to the Beechcraft 390 Premier I's 14.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the BD-700 Global Express or Beechcraft 390 Premier I?
The BD-700 Global Express is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the Beechcraft 390 Premier I at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the BD-700 Global Express or Beechcraft 390 Premier I?
The BD-700 Global Express entered service first in 1999, 2 years before the Beechcraft 390 Premier I which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BD-700 Global Express or Beechcraft 390 Premier I?
The BD-700 Global Express has been produced in greater numbers with 816 units compared to 292 units of the Beechcraft 390 Premier I.