BD-700 Global Express vs Gulfstream IV
| Canadian long-range business jet, developed in the 1990s, renowned for corporate and VIP transport globally. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier |
| First flight | 13 October 1996 |
| Year introduced | 1999 |
| Number produced | 816 units |
| Average unit price | $25 million |
| American business jet from the late 20th century, recognized for its widespread use in corporate and private aviation. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream |
| First flight | 19 September 1985 |
| Year introduced | 1987 |
| Number produced | 900 units |
| Average unit price | $26 million |
| Wing area | 95.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 30.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 950 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 11,100 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,545 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 45,132 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 22,566 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 6,690 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 88.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 23.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 27.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 935 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 7,815 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 33,520 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 19,504 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 6,282 kgf â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of BD-700 Global Express by Bombardier.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BD-700 Global Express or Gulfstream IV?
The BD-700 Global Express is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the Gulfstream IV's 935 km/h, a difference of 15 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BD-700 Global Express or Gulfstream IV?
The BD-700 Global Express has a longer range at 11,100 km compared to the Gulfstream IV's 7,815 km.
Which can fly higher, the BD-700 Global Express or Gulfstream IV?
The BD-700 Global Express has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Gulfstream IV's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the BD-700 Global Express or Gulfstream IV?
The BD-700 Global Express has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,132 kg compared to the Gulfstream IV's 33,520 kg.
Which is larger, the BD-700 Global Express or Gulfstream IV?
The BD-700 Global Express is longer at 30.3 meters compared to the Gulfstream IV's 27.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the BD-700 Global Express or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV is more expensive at approximately $26 million per unit compared to the BD-700 Global Express at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the BD-700 Global Express or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV entered service first in 1987, 12 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 IV?
The Gulfstream IV has been produced in greater numbers with 900 units compared to 816 units of the BD-700 Global Express.