Summary
- The Global 5000 is optimized for maximum payload missions, offering high performance compared to similar jets.
- Mission-specific performance allows the Global 5000 to take off efficiently regardless of flight length.
- The Global 5000 provides a comfortable and spacious flight experience with improved cabin windows and minimal noise levels.
The Bombardier Global 5000 is a large business jet designed and manufactured by Bombardier Aerospace of Canada. With a seating capacity of up to 13 passengers, the aircraft’s performance is much superior to its predecessors and competition.
Simple Flying compiles a list of things that make the Global 5000 a one-of-a-kind business jet. The information is based on the Bombardier Aerospace and BJTOnline blog.
1 Operational range
Maximum range: 5,200 NM (9,630 km)
| Aircraft | Range | Takeoff distance | Maximum payload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Express XRS | 6,471 NM (11,985 km) | 6,476 ft (1,974 m) | 5,770 lb (2,623 kg) |
| Global 5000 | 5,200 NM (9,630 km) | 5,540 ft (1,689 m) | 7,139 lb (3,245 kg) |
The Global 5000 features optimal range and performance compared to the Global Express XRS and similar-sized jets. While having a shorter range than predecessor aircraft, the Global 5000 is optimized for maximum payload missions.
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For example, for the Global Express XRS to fly to its maximum range of 6,471 NM, it can take a maximum payload of 5,770 lb and requires a runway length of 6,476 ft. Conversely, the Global 5000 can take up to 7,139 lb of payload, requiring a takeoff distance of only 5,540 ft to fly 5,200 NM nonstop. Customers who care less about the more extended range can significantly benefit from the performance advantages of the Global 5000.
2 Mission-specific performance
Optimized runway length requirements
| Desired flight range | Takeoff distance required |
|---|---|
| 1,000 NM (1,852 km) | 2,743 ft (836 m) |
| 3,000 NM (5,556 km) | 3,800 ft (1,158 m) |
| 5,000 NM (9,260 km) | 5,370 ft (1,637 m) |
Bombardier Aerospace advertises the Global 5000 as one of the most versatile jets, opening possibilities for various missions. The aircraft proves just that by having operational performance tailored for specific missions. The aircraft’s takeoff distance is optimized depending on the desired flight length.
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As shown in the table above, the aircraft requires considerably less ground to take off for any flight length. Many civil and military operations require 1,000 NM or fewer flights, and the Global 5000 requires a runway length of only 2,743 ft or less. This is the kind of versatility the Global 5000 offers for customers who don’t necessarily need a more extended range.
3 Improved cabin windows
Up to 40% increased line of sight than Global Express
| Aircraft | Cabin windows | Design improvement |
|---|---|---|
| Global Express | Low-mounted cabin windows | Baseline |
| Global 5000 | Low-mounted cabin windows | Improved interior window surround |
Competitive manufacturers pay extra attention to tiny details that customers appreciate. One similar detail is an improved window surround on the Global 5000. The low-mounted cabin windows on the Global Express have long become an unwelcoming overlook by the designer. While the Global 5000 features same-sized windows, subtle improvements on surround panels have increased the direct line of sight by up to 40%. It is a significant enhancement, given the retained window design.
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The cabin also features improved LED lighting, with white, amber, and red for wash lights. Bombardier provides an optional lighting package with red, green, and blue mood lighting in the Global 5000. In addition to cabin lighting controls in the galley, those can be adjusted from the VIP passenger seat onboard the Global 5000 aircraft.
4 Quieter cabin
Sound level at cruise flight: 52 dB
| Aircraft | Cruise noise level |
|---|---|
| Gulfstream G650ER | 45 dB |
| Dassault Falcon 8X | 52 – 57 dB |
| Gulfstream G550 | 53 dB |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 55 – 60 dB |
| Embraer Preator 600 | 60 – 65 dB |
The Bombardier Global 5000 offers one of the quietest cabins in its business jet market. With a cruise noise level of just 52 dB, it provides passengers with a comforting flight. The cabin layout and interior further add to the comfort, featuring a range of configurations and storage spaces for travelers.
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In contrast, a commercial airliner has a typical cruise sound level of 79 – 84 dB, more than 50% greater than in business jets. The cabin noise affects passenger comfort, particularly causing stress, anxiety, sleep deprivation, and altered appetite. With the already lowered cabin noise of business jets, the Global 5000 goes a step further in fine-tuning all ambient noises in the cabin.
5 Roomier cabin
Cabin cross-section: 8.1 ft (3.45 m)
| Section | Dimensions |
| Seating area | 27 ft (8.23 m) |
| Headroom | 6 ft 3 inches (1.9 m) |
The Bombardier Global 5000 features a roomier cabin than its competition, particularly the Gulfstream G450 and the Dassault Falcon 900EX. A three-section cabin layout allows for more flexibility for customers, with each section approximately 9 ft long. The enclosed forward and aft lavatories, a spacious galley area, and an optional stateroom make all the difference in passenger comfort.
The most featured cabin layout includes a forward lavatory and crew closet, followed by the galley area. In the main cabin, there is a club-four seating area, a four-seat conference area, and a stateroom in the aft section. The stateroom can have a divan and two individual recliner seats or two-facing three-place divans.
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