Summary
- Global Express XRS has a spacious cabin height of 6 ft 3 in, larger than competitors.
- Improved cabin windows provide passengers with up to a 40% increase in the line of sight.
- The advanced cabin pressurization minimizes jet lag effects, offering comfort unmatched by commercial jets.
The Bombardier Global Express XRS is a long-range business jet designed and developed by Canadian-based Bombardier Aerospace. The aircraft has seen major improvements to its design, capabilities, and performance compared to the initial baseline version, the Global Express.
Simple Flying compiled a list of unique features of the Global Express XRS, as highlighted by Air Charter Services and GuardianJet. Let’s look at some reasons why this jet is popular among operators and passengers.
1 Cabin size
Cabin height: 6 ft 3 in (1.92 m)
| Cabin size | Bombardier Global Express XRS | Gulfstream G-500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin height | 6 ft 3 in (1.92 m) | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Cabin cross-section | 8 ft 1 in (2.43 m) | 7 ft 7 in (2.32 m) |
The Global Express XRS has a considerably larger cabin than the competitors Gulfstream G500 and G550. The cabin height of 6 ft 3 in (1.92 m) allows for a spacious headroom for passengers. With an average male height of 5 ft 9 inches, there is plenty of room for elite guests to board and move around during a flight comfortably.
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A 5% larger cross-section than the G500 and 10% larger than the G550 means the Global Express XRS can feature larger, more comfortable passenger seats. Moreover, the single-side sofa configuration also allows more legroom for passengers while leaving enough space for movers. The cabin can be configured in three different sections, allowing for greater flexibility based on customer needs.
2 Improved cabin windows
Line of sight increase: Up to 40%
| Aircraft | Cabin windows | Design improvement |
|---|---|---|
| Bombardier Global Express | 28 low-mounted cabin windows | Baseline |
| Bombardier Global Express XRS | 28 low-mounted cabin windows | Improved interior window surround |
The Global Express XRS features 28 cabin windows the same size as the previous design. However, the manufacturer has improved the interior surrounding the window, enabling a greater line of sight for passengers. The surroundings were enlarged to let more light into the cabin and improve passengers’ vision range by up to 40%.
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Despite not interfering with the original design, Bombardier found an efficient way to improve passenger experience. The manufacturer also enhanced soundproofing in the cabin, making it one of the quietest cabins in the market. Private passengers look for these subtle improvements, and Bombardier has succeeded in providing them.
3 Improved cabin pressurization
Minimal effects of jet lag
| Flight altitude | Cabin altitude |
|---|---|
| 45,000 ft (13,700 m) | 4,500 ft (1,372 m) |
| 51,000 ft (15,545 m) | 5,700 ft (1,737 m) |
Efficient pressurization of the cabin allows passengers to have a comfortable flight, reducing anxiety, stress, fatigue, tiredness, and jet lag. The improved pressurization system on the Global Express XRS offers a cabin altitude that outweighs all modern commercial jets.
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For example, an old-generation Boeing 777-300ER can maintain a cabin pressure of approximately 8,000 ft at cruising altitudes (around 35,000 ft). Modern composite-based jets, such as the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and the Airbus A350, offer approximately 6,000 ft of cabin altitude. The Global Express XRS outweighs them by as low as 4,500 ft cabin altitude when cruising at 45,000 ft.
4 Forward fuel tank
Increased usable fuel capacity: Up to 1,486 lbs (676.5 kg)
| Speed | Range |
|---|---|
| At Mach 0.87 | 5,450 NM (6,270 miles, 10,020 km) |
| At Mach 0.85 | 6,150 NM (7,100 miles, 11,300 km) |
| At Mach 0.82 | 6,500 NM (7,500 miles, 12,050 km) |
The Global Express XRS features a new forward fuel tank in the aircraft’s wing/body fairing. This is the place where the aircraft wing meets the fuselage. A large aerodynamic fairing is designed on the exterior to enable laminar flow at level flight.
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The space within the XRS is used to hold additional usable fuel, increasing the aircraft’s operational range. Depending on the cruise speed, the XRS can fly nonstop for up to 6,500 NM (7,500 miles, 12,050 km). That means the aircraft can comfortably cover a flight between Dubai and New York (approximately 6,000 NM) without refueling.
5 Enhanced Flight Vision System
Creates high-definition images for pilots
| Imaging sensors | Pilot displays |
|---|---|
| Color camera | Head-mounted display |
| Infrared camera | Head-up display |
| Radar | LCD displays |
The Bombardier Global Express XRS is equipped with an Enhanced Flight Vision System (EFVS) that provides high-definition images to pilots to enhance their vision during flight. The EFVS significantly improves unaided human vision by using precise sensors. Some EFVS can be combined with a synthetic vision system, further enhancing the pilot’s vision through a computer-mediated reality system.
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Known as the Bombardier Enhanced Vision System (BEVS), it is one of many upgrades on the Global XRS aircraft. Using artificially displaced elements, pilots can see exact positions relative to the real world. The BEVS system also provides visual cues, such as runway location and horizon bars, adding safety to the aircraft.
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