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BD-700 Global Express vs Gulfstream III

BD-700 Global Express vs Gulfstream III at a glance — top speed 950 vs 927 km/h, range 11,100 vs 6,760 km, max takeoff weight 45,132 vs 31,615 kg, built 816 vs 202 units.

Bombardier BD-700 Global Express military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 BD-700 Global ExpressFull specs
Gulfstream III military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream IIIFull specs
Specifications
BD-700 Global Express Gulfstream III
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Bombardier Gulfstream
First flight 13 October 1996 2 December 1979
Year introduced 1999 1980
Number produced 816 units 202 units
Average unit price $40 million $690K
Wing area 95.0 m² 86.8 m²
Wingspan 29.0 m 23.5 m
Height 7.3 m 7.4 m
Length 30.3 m 25.3 m
Maximum speed 950 km/h 927 km/h
Operational range 11,100 km 6,760 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 45,132 kg 31,615 kg
Empty weight 22,566 kg 17,236 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,690 kgf 2 x 5,171 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BD-700 Global Express or Gulfstream III?
The BD-700 Global Express is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the Gulfstream III's 927 km/h, a difference of 23 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BD-700 Global Express or Gulfstream III?
The BD-700 Global Express has a longer range at 11,100 km compared to the Gulfstream III's 6,760 km.
Which can fly higher, the BD-700 Global Express or Gulfstream III?
The BD-700 Global Express has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Gulfstream III's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the BD-700 Global Express or Gulfstream III?
The BD-700 Global Express has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,132 kg compared to the Gulfstream III's 31,615 kg.
Which is larger, the BD-700 Global Express or Gulfstream III?
The BD-700 Global Express is longer at 30.3 meters compared to the Gulfstream III's 25.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the BD-700 Global Express or Gulfstream III?
The BD-700 Global Express is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the Gulfstream III at $0.7 million.
Which entered service first, the BD-700 Global Express or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream III entered service first in 1980, 19 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 III?
The BD-700 Global Express has been produced in greater numbers with 816 units compared to 202 units of the Gulfstream III.