5 Improvements On The Bombardier Global Express XRS

Summary

The Global 6000 has a better range and speed than the XRS, along with an improved fuel tank and avionics.
The Global 6000 boasts a larger cabin, accommodating more passengers and crew than the XRS.
Improved wing loading in the Global 6000 ensures a more comfortable ride in turbulent skies.

The aviation community learned about the development of the Global Bombardier Express in October 1991. Five years later, in October 1996, it first took to the skies, and the aircraft entered service in July 1999. The Global Express was improved with greater range at high speed, fast fueling capability, upgraded cabins, and a much better takeoff performance.

The Global Express XRS was further upgraded to form the Global 6000. Given that the 5000 was followed by variants such as the Bombardier 7000 and Bombardier 8000, many saw the Bombardier XRS being upgraded to Bombardier 6000, a fitting nomenclature. But what exactly were the updates on the Express XRS?

Bombardier Global 6000 landing at Palanga Airport PLQ shutterstock_2203169901

How Much Does A Bombardier Global 6000 Cost?

Since the aircraft is only available on a used basis, the price can vary depending on many factors, including its flight hours and flight cycles.

1 The Global 6000 has bettered the avionics of the XRS

Bombardier Vision Flight Deck of the Global 6000 has a high-resolution head-up display

The Global Express XRS had avionics from the Honeywell Primus 2000XP. However, on the Global 6000, this was bettered to the new Bombardier Vision flight deck. This flight deck bases itself on the Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion avionics suite, which received its FAA technical standard order (TSO) approval on April 21, 2011.

Pro Line Fusion is equipped with a large-resolution head-up display (HUD). The flight deck’s excellent network capability allows for interoperability between onboard and ground systems. Four large-format LCDs display information inside the cockpit to flight crew.

A Bombardier Global 6000 flying in the sky.

Photo: Bombardier

Characteristics	Global 6000	Global XRS
Maximum Take-off weight	99,500 lb/ 45,132 kg	98000 lb/ 44,452kg
Operating Empty weight	52,230 lb/ 23,691 kg	51200 lb/ 23,224kg
Service Ceiling	51,000 ft/ 15,545 m	51000 ft/ 15,545m
Engine model	BR700-710A2-20	BR 710-A2-20

2 Improved wing loading of the Global 6000

The Global 6000 has higher wing loading, giving it greater stability

The Bombardier Global 6000’s wing loading is 97.5 lb/sq ft (476 kg/sq m), the highest among its competitors. This makes for a comfortable ride, even in turbulent skies. The wings of the Global 6000 have also been designed to ward off drag that comes at transonic speeds.

Characteristics	Global 6000	Global XRS
Wingspan	94 ft/ 28.7 m	94 ft/ 28.7m
Wing-loading	97.5 lb/sq ft (476 kg/ sq m)	50.60 lb/sq ft (247 kg/ sq m)

Wing loading affects an aircraft’s stall speed, take-off, and landing speed. The Global 6000’s superior wing loading makes it faster (in normal and high-speed cruise) than the XRS. However, a higher wing loading means the 6000 isn’t as maneuverable as the XRS.

3 Improved cabin layout

The Global 6000 can accommodate 3 more passengers than the XRS and has better lighting

The Global 6000 is a long-range business jet with one of the largest cabin volumes of any purpose-built business aircraft. Its three cabin sections can accommodate 12–16 passengers. The XRS, on the other hand, is an aircraft that only accommodates 13 passengers. In addition, while the XRS can only have two crew on board, the 6000 is commodious for up to 4 crew. This is despite the fact the Global 6000 is only an inch longer than the XRS.

Characteristics	Global 6000	Global XRS
Cabin volume	2,140 cu ft / 60.60 cu m	2002 cu ft / 60.60 cu m
Internal baggage	195 cu ft/ 5.52 cu m	195 cu ft / 5.52 cubic m
Length	99 ft 5 in/ 30.3 m	99 ft 4 in/ 30.3m
Max number of passengers	16	13

The Global 6000 has better lighting than its XRS counterpart, making the cabin lighter and brighter. It also has a much more luxurious feel.

Onboard a Bombardier Global 6000 aircraft.

Photo: Bombardier

4 The Global 6000 flies at a greater speed than the XRS

The Global 6000 can fly at a speed greater than 1,000 km/hr

The Global 6000 has a high-speed cruise of Mach 0.88, while the XRS cruises at Mach 0.73 at high speeds. This corresponds to a difference of 185 km/hr. The difference in the normal cruise speed of the two aircraft is the same. The Global 6000 has a top speed of 946 km/hr, while the XRS can reach a speed of 931km/hr.

Characteristics	Global 6000	Global XRS
Normal Cruise Speed	Mach 0.85 (487 knots)	Mach 0.70 (471 knots)
High-Speed cruise	Mach 0.88/ 504 knots	Mach 0.73/ 488 knots
Maximum Speed	Mach 0.89/ 593 knots	Mach 0,76/ 511 knots

5 Improved Range of the Global 6000

The Global 6000 has a normal range of 5,890 nm and a maximum range of 6,149 nm

The Global 6000 is named so because it has a range of 6,000 nautical miles. The Global XRS, on the other hand, was an improvised version of the Global 5000, which had a range of 5,200 nautical miles. This difference of around 1,800 nautical miles was aided by the 1,486 lb fuel tank attached to the wing root of the Global 6000.

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Characteristics	Global 6000	Global XRS
Take-off distance	6,476 ft/ 1,974 m	6,190 ft/ 1,887 m
Landing distance	2,236 ft/ 682 m	3,667 ft/ 1,118m

The Global XRS requires a landing distance of 3,667 ft (1,118 meters), while the 6000 has a landing distance of 2,660 ft (813 meters). The XRS, however, has a smaller take-off distance. While the 6000 requires 6,476 ft (1,974 m) to take off, the XRS can do so within a distance that is 300 ft smaller.

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