BD-700 Global Express vs Gulfstream IV

Canadian long-range business jet, developed in the 1990s, renowned for corporate and VIP transport globally.
Picture of BD-700 Global Express
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircrafts
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 Aircrafts
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 -- km
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—‰
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
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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Photo of BD-700 Global Express by Bombardier.