Global 6500 vs G600
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The Bombardier Aviation Global 6500 (introduced 2019) and the Gulfstream Aerospace G600 (introduced 2019) are two aircraft buyers regularly weigh against each other. Both are business jets, which makes them natural cross-shopping rivals. The clearest separation between them is cabin capacity, where the G600 carries more passengers. Below we compare them spec by spec, then break down which aircraft suits which mission.
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Global 6500 vs G600: the key differences
- The Global 6500 delivers 2% more range (Global 6500: 6,600 nm; G600: 6,500 nm).
- The G600 delivers 3% more cruise speed (Global 6500: 476 kt; G600: 488 kt).
- The G600 delivers 12% more passenger capacity (Global 6500: 17 seats; G600: 19 seats).
- The Global 6500 is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (105,600 lbs versus 99,600 lbs), which typically buys more cabin and payload at the cost of higher trip economics.
Which mission suits which aircraft
Both aircraft are built for nonstop ultra-long-haul routes, so outright range rarely separates them — the call leans on cabin (the G600 seats more), trip economics and what is actually available on the market. Match the airframe to how you fly most weeks, not to the headline range figure.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Global 6500 when nonstop range is the deciding factor, and the G600 when cabin capacity and payload matter more; the G600 holds the cruise-speed edge. The right answer ultimately depends on acquisition cost, maintenance-program status, and what is actually available on the market — talk to our acquisition advisory team to pressure-test the choice against your missions and budget.
Global 6500 vs G600: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the Global 6500 or the G600?
The Global 6500 has the longer published range — 6,600 nm versus 6,500 nm for the G600.
Does the Global 6500 or G600 seat more passengers?
The G600 carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 19 seats, compared with 17 on the Global 6500.
Which is faster, the Global 6500 or the G600?
The G600 cruises faster, at 488 kt versus 476 kt for the Global 6500.
Is the Global 6500 or the G600 the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the Global 6500 is the larger aircraft — 105,600 lbs versus 99,600 lbs for the G600.
Should I buy the Global 6500 or the G600?
Choose the Global 6500 when nonstop range is the deciding factor, and the G600 when cabin capacity and payload matter more; the G600 holds the cruise-speed edge. The right answer ultimately depends on acquisition cost, maintenance-program status, and what is actually available on the market — talk to our acquisition advisory team to pressure-test the choice against your missions and budget.
Still weighing up the Global 6500 vs G600?
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