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BD-700 Global Express vs Gulfstream V

Bombardier BD-700 Global Express military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 BD-700 Global Express
Gulfstream V military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream V
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Specifications
BD-700 Global Express Gulfstream V
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Bombardier Gulfstream
First flight 13 October 1996 28 November 1995
Year introduced 1999 1997
Number produced 816 units 193 units
Average unit price $25 million $18 million
Wing area 95.0 m² 106.0 m²
Wingspan 29.0 m 28.5 m
Height 7.3 m 7.7 m
Length 30.3 m 29.4 m
Maximum speed 950 km/h 940 km/h
Operational range 11,100 km 12,000 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 45,132 kg 41,050 kg
Empty weight 22,566 kg 20,956 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,345 kgf 2 x 3,345 kgf
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Overview

The BD-700 Global Express and the Gulfstream V are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Bombardier and Gulfstream respectively.

Top speed is 950 km/h for the BD-700 Global Express vs 940 km/h for the Gulfstream V. The BD-700 Global Express has an operational range of 11,100 km vs 12,000 km for the Gulfstream V. The BD-700 Global Express operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 15,545 m for the Gulfstream V.

The BD-700 Global Express has been produced in 816 units vs 193 for the Gulfstream V. Unit cost is $25M for the BD-700 Global Express vs $18M for the Gulfstream V. The Gulfstream V first flew 1 years before the BD-700 Global Express (1995 vs 1996).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BD-700 Global Express or Gulfstream V?
The BD-700 Global Express is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the Gulfstream V's 940 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BD-700 Global Express or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream V has a longer range at 12,000 km compared to the BD-700 Global Express's 11,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the BD-700 Global Express or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream V 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 V?
The BD-700 Global Express has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,132 kg compared to the Gulfstream V's 41,050 kg.
Which is larger, the BD-700 Global Express or Gulfstream V?
The BD-700 Global Express is longer at 30.3 meters compared to the Gulfstream V's 29.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the BD-700 Global Express or Gulfstream V?
The BD-700 Global Express is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the Gulfstream V at $18 million.
Which entered service first, the BD-700 Global Express or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream V entered service first in 1997, 2 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 V?
The BD-700 Global Express has been produced in greater numbers with 816 units compared to 193 units of the Gulfstream V.