Bombardier Global Express
The Bombardier Global Express, first delivered in 1999, was designed as an ultra-long-range business jet capable of linking distant city pairs nonstop, with a range around 6,000 nautical miles at high Mach cruise. Its twin Rolls-Royce BR710 engines and wide, stand-up cabin set it apart from Bombardier's shorter-range Challenger family, targeting corporate and head-of-state operators needing intercontinental reach. Production of the original Global Express ended in 2006 after roughly 150 aircraft were built, before Bombardier moved on to the further-developed Global 5000 and Global 6000 derivatives.
Did you know?
The original ultra-long-range Global, with a stand-up cabin and Rolls-Royce BR710 engines, was the parent of the Global 5000 and 6000.
Specifications
| Length | 30.3 m (99 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 28.7 m (94 ft) |
| Height | 7.8 m (26 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 19 |
| Persons on board | 19-30 |
| Crew | 2 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 43.5 t |
| Range | 6,100 NM (11,297 km) |
| Maximum speed | 499 kt (924 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 51,000 ft (15,545 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 41,000 ft (12,497 m) |
| Rate of climb | 3,600 ft/min (18.3 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) |
| Landing distance | 800 m (2,625 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 23,000 l |
| Engines | 2x Rolls-Royce BR710A2-20 |
| Units built | 5 |
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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