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BD-700 Global Express vs Boeing 767

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Specifications
BD-700 Global Express Boeing 767
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Bombardier Boeing
First flight 13 October 1996 26 September 1981
Year introduced 1999 1982
Number produced 816 units 1288 units
Average unit price $25 million $160 million
Wing area 95.0 m² 283.0 m²
Wingspan 29.0 m 47.6 m
Height 7.3 m 16.0 m
Length 30.3 m 48.5 m
Maximum speed 950 km/h 912 km/h
Operational range 11,100 km 7,200 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 13,137 m
Max. takeoff weight 45,132 kg 136,078 kg
Empty weight 22,566 kg 80,286 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,345 kgf 2 x 10,886 kgf
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Overview

The BD-700 Global Express and the Boeing 767 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Bombardier and Boeing respectively.

Top speed is 950 km/h for the BD-700 Global Express vs 912 km/h for the Boeing 767. The BD-700 Global Express has an operational range of 11,100 km vs 7,200 km for the Boeing 767. The BD-700 Global Express operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 13,137 m for the Boeing 767. At 136,078 kg MTOW, the Boeing 767 is 3.0x the BD-700 Global Express's 45,132 kg.

The BD-700 Global Express has been produced in 816 units vs 1,288 for the Boeing 767. Unit cost is $25M for the BD-700 Global Express vs $160M for the Boeing 767. The Boeing 767 first flew 15 years before the BD-700 Global Express (1981 vs 1996).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BD-700 Global Express or Boeing 767?
The BD-700 Global Express is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the Boeing 767's 912 km/h, a difference of 38 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BD-700 Global Express or Boeing 767?
The BD-700 Global Express has a longer range at 11,100 km compared to the Boeing 767's 7,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the BD-700 Global Express or Boeing 767?
The BD-700 Global Express has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Boeing 767's 13,137 meters (43,100 ft).
Which is heavier, the BD-700 Global Express or Boeing 767?
The Boeing 767 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 136,078 kg compared to the BD-700 Global Express's 45,132 kg.
Which is larger, the BD-700 Global Express or Boeing 767?
The Boeing 767 is longer at 48.5 meters compared to the BD-700 Global Express's 30.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the BD-700 Global Express or Boeing 767?
The Boeing 767 is more expensive at approximately $160 million per unit compared to the BD-700 Global Express at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the BD-700 Global Express or Boeing 767?
The Boeing 767 entered service first in 1982, 17 years before the BD-700 Global Express which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BD-700 Global Express or Boeing 767?
The Boeing 767 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,288 units compared to 816 units of the BD-700 Global Express.