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BD-700 Global Express vs Gulfstream G100

BD-700 Global Express vs Gulfstream G100 at a glance — top speed 950 vs 874 km/h, range 11,100 vs 5,462 km, max takeoff weight 45,132 vs 11,181 kg, built 816 vs 265 units.

Bombardier BD-700 Global Express military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 BD-700 Global ExpressFull specs
Gulfstream G100 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream G100Full specs
Specifications
BD-700 Global Express Gulfstream G100
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Bombardier Gulfstream
First flight 13 October 1996 1 January 1984
Year introduced 1999 1985
Number produced 816 units 265 units
Average unit price $40 million $4.3 million
Wing area 95.0 m² 29.4 m²
Wingspan 29.0 m 16.6 m
Height 7.3 m 5.5 m
Length 30.3 m 17.0 m
Maximum speed 950 km/h 874 km/h
Operational range 11,100 km 5,462 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 45,132 kg 11,181 kg
Empty weight 22,566 kg 6,214 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,690 kgf 2 x 1,928 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BD-700 Global Express or Gulfstream G100?
The BD-700 Global Express is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the Gulfstream G100's 874 km/h, a difference of 76 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BD-700 Global Express or Gulfstream G100?
The BD-700 Global Express has a longer range at 11,100 km compared to the Gulfstream G100's 5,462 km.
Which can fly higher, the BD-700 Global Express or Gulfstream G100?
The BD-700 Global Express has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Gulfstream G100's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the BD-700 Global Express or Gulfstream G100?
The BD-700 Global Express has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,132 kg compared to the Gulfstream G100's 11,181 kg.
Which is larger, the BD-700 Global Express or Gulfstream G100?
The BD-700 Global Express is longer at 30.3 meters compared to the Gulfstream G100's 17.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the BD-700 Global Express or Gulfstream G100?
The BD-700 Global Express is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the Gulfstream G100 at $4.3 million.
Which entered service first, the BD-700 Global Express or Gulfstream G100?
The Gulfstream G100 entered service first in 1985, 14 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 Gulfstream G100?
The BD-700 Global Express has been produced in greater numbers with 816 units compared to 265 units of the Gulfstream G100.