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BD-700 Global Express vs Gulfstream IV

BD-700 Global Express vs Gulfstream IV at a glance — top speed 950 vs 935 km/h, range 11,100 vs 7,815 km, max takeoff weight 45,132 vs 33,520 kg, built 816 vs 900 units.

Bombardier BD-700 Global Express military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 BD-700 Global Express
Gulfstream IV military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream IV
Specifications
BD-700 Global Express Gulfstream IV
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Bombardier Gulfstream
First flight 13 October 1996 19 September 1985
Year introduced 1999 1987
Number produced 816 units 900 units
Average unit price $25 million $26 million
Wing area 95.0 m² 88.3 m²
Wingspan 29.0 m 23.5 m
Height 7.3 m 7.7 m
Length 30.3 m 27.2 m
Maximum speed 950 km/h 935 km/h
Operational range 11,100 km 7,815 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 45,132 kg 33,520 kg
Empty weight 22,566 kg 19,504 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,690 kgf 2 x 6,282 kgf
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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.