Gulfstream IV vs BD-700 Global Express

American business jet from the late 20th century, recognized for its widespread use in corporate and private aviation.
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Gulfstream
First flight 19 September 1985
Year of introduction 1987
Number produced 900 units
Average unit price $26 million
Canadian long-range business jet, developed in the 1990s, renowned for corporate and VIP transport globally.
Picture of BD-700 Global Express
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Bombardier
First flight 13 October 1996
Year of introduction 1999
Number produced 816 units
Average unit price $25 million
Wing area 88.3 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 23.5 m β—‰
Height 7.7 m β—‰
Length 27.2 m β—‰
Maximum speed 935 km/h β—‰
Operational range 7,815 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 33,520 kg β—‰
Empty weight 19,504 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 6,282 kgf β—‰
Wing area 95.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 29.0 m β—‰
Height 7.3 m β—‰
Length 30.3 m β—‰
Maximum speed 950 km/h β—‰
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 15,545 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 45,132 kg β—‰
Empty weight 22,566 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 6,690 kgf β—‰

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Photo of BD-700 Global Express by Bombardier.