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BD-700 Global Express vs Gulfstream G550

BD-700 Global Express vs Gulfstream G550 at a glance — top speed 950 vs 941 km/h, range 11,100 vs 12,500 km, max takeoff weight 45,132 vs 41,050 kg, built 816 vs 600 units.

Bombardier BD-700 Global Express military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 BD-700 Global Express
Gulfstream G550 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream G550
Specifications
BD-700 Global Express Gulfstream G550
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Bombardier Gulfstream
First flight 13 October 1996 1 January 2003
Year introduced 1999 2004
Number produced 816 units 600 units
Average unit price $40 million $62 million
Wing area 95.0 m² 106.0 m²
Wingspan 29.0 m 28.5 m
Height 7.3 m 7.7 m
Length 30.3 m 29.4 m
Maximum speed 950 km/h 941 km/h
Operational range 11,100 km 12,500 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 45,132 kg 41,050 kg
Empty weight 22,566 kg 20,956 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,690 kgf 2 x 6,690 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BD-700 Global Express or Gulfstream G550?
The BD-700 Global Express is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the Gulfstream G550's 941 km/h, a difference of 9 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BD-700 Global Express or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 has a longer range at 12,500 km compared to the BD-700 Global Express's 11,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the BD-700 Global Express or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the BD-700 Global Express's 15,545 meters (51,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the BD-700 Global Express or Gulfstream G550?
The BD-700 Global Express has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,132 kg compared to the Gulfstream G550's 41,050 kg.
Which is larger, the BD-700 Global Express or Gulfstream G550?
The BD-700 Global Express is longer at 30.3 meters compared to the Gulfstream G550's 29.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the BD-700 Global Express or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 is more expensive at approximately $62 million per unit compared to the BD-700 Global Express at $40 million.
Which entered service first, the BD-700 Global Express or Gulfstream G550?
The BD-700 Global Express entered service first in 1999, 5 years before the Gulfstream G550 which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BD-700 Global Express or Gulfstream G550?
The BD-700 Global Express has been produced in greater numbers with 816 units compared to 600 units of the Gulfstream G550.