Bombardier BD-700 Global 5500
The Bombardier Global 5500 is an updated version of the earlier Global 5000, fitted with new, more efficient engines and a redesigned wing for improved fuel burn and a smoother ride at high altitude. It's part of Bombardier's Global family of ultra-long-range business jets, competing directly with Gulfstream's largest offerings. Its wide cabin and long range make it popular with corporations and governments needing to fly very long distances without a refuelling stop. It sits below the even longer-range Global 7000 in Bombardier's current lineup.
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The Global 5500 updates the Global 5000 with new engines and a redesigned wing for better fuel efficiency and smoother high-altitude flight.
Specifications
| Length | 29.4 m (96 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 28.5 m (94 ft) |
| Height | 7.5 m (25 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 19 |
| Persons on board | 19 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 40 t |
| Range | 5,200 NM (9,630 km) |
| Maximum speed | 488 kt (904 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 51,000 ft (15,545 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 43,000 ft (13,106 m) |
| Take-off distance | 1,628 m (5,341 ft) |
| Landing distance | 830 m (2,723 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 16,000 l |
| Engines | 2x Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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