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BD-700 Global Express vs Gulfstream G650

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Specifications
BD-700 Global Express Gulfstream G650
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Bombardier Gulfstream
First flight 13 October 1996 25 November 2009
Year introduced 1999 2012
Number produced 816 units N/A
Average unit price $25 million $70 million
Wing area 95.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 29.0 m 30.4 m
Height 7.3 m 7.7 m
Length 30.3 m 30.4 m
Maximum speed 950 km/h 982 km/h
Operational range 11,100 km 13,890 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 45,132 kg 45,360 kg
Empty weight 22,566 kg 25,401 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,345 kgf 2 x 38 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BD-700 Global Express or Gulfstream G650?
The Gulfstream G650 is faster with a maximum speed of 982 km/h compared to the BD-700 Global Express's 950 km/h, a difference of 32 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BD-700 Global Express or Gulfstream G650?
The Gulfstream G650 has a longer range at 13,890 km compared to the BD-700 Global Express's 11,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the BD-700 Global Express or Gulfstream G650?
The Gulfstream G650 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 G650?
The Gulfstream G650 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,360 kg compared to the BD-700 Global Express's 45,132 kg.
Which is larger, the BD-700 Global Express or Gulfstream G650?
The Gulfstream G650 is longer at 30.4 meters compared to the BD-700 Global Express's 30.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the BD-700 Global Express or Gulfstream G650?
The Gulfstream G650 is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the BD-700 Global Express at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the BD-700 Global Express or Gulfstream G650?
The BD-700 Global Express entered service first in 1999, 13 years before the Gulfstream G650 which entered service in 2012.