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BD-700 Global Express vs C-32

Bombardier BD-700 Global Express military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 BD-700 Global Express
Boeing C-32 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-32
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Specifications
BD-700 Global Express C-32
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Bombardier Boeing
First flight 13 October 1996 1 June 1998
Year introduced 1999 1998
Number produced 816 units 6 units
Average unit price $25 million $90 million
Wing area 95.0 m² 181.3 m²
Wingspan 29.0 m 38.0 m
Height 7.3 m 11.0 m
Length 30.3 m 47.3 m
Maximum speed 950 km/h 853 km/h
Operational range 11,100 km 10,200 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 12,802 m
Max. takeoff weight 45,132 kg 115,666 kg
Empty weight 22,566 kg 58,900 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,690 kgf 2 x 18,915 kgf
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Overview

The BD-700 Global Express and the C-32 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Bombardier and Boeing respectively.

Top speed is 950 km/h for the BD-700 Global Express vs 853 km/h for the C-32. The BD-700 Global Express has an operational range of 11,100 km vs 10,200 km for the C-32. The BD-700 Global Express operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 12,802 m for the C-32. At 115,666 kg MTOW, the C-32 is 2.6:1 the BD-700 Global Express's 45,132 kg.

The BD-700 Global Express has been produced in 816 units vs 6 for the C-32. Unit cost is $25M for the BD-700 Global Express vs $90M for the C-32. The BD-700 Global Express first flew 2 years before the C-32 (1996 vs 1998).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BD-700 Global Express or C-32?
The BD-700 Global Express is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the C-32's 853 km/h, a difference of 97 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BD-700 Global Express or C-32?
The BD-700 Global Express has a longer range at 11,100 km compared to the C-32's 10,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the BD-700 Global Express or C-32?
The BD-700 Global Express has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the C-32's 12,802 meters (42,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the BD-700 Global Express or C-32?
The C-32 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 115,666 kg compared to the BD-700 Global Express's 45,132 kg.
Which is larger, the BD-700 Global Express or C-32?
The C-32 is longer at 47.3 meters compared to the BD-700 Global Express's 30.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the BD-700 Global Express or C-32?
The C-32 is more expensive at approximately $90 million per unit compared to the BD-700 Global Express at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the BD-700 Global Express or C-32?
The C-32 entered service first in 1998, 1 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 C-32?
The BD-700 Global Express has been produced in greater numbers with 816 units compared to 6 units of the C-32.