Bombardier Global 5000

The long-range business jet built for transcontinental and transoceanic travel.

Overview

Bombardier Canada ICAO: GL5T 1998–Present Active $50.4 million (2020)

The Bombardier Global 5000 entered service in the mid-2000s as a shorter-range companion to the Global Express. Designed for high-speed cruise and advanced avionics integration, it occupies the large-cabin segment. The aircraft combines range with operational flexibility.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
2 × Rolls-Royce BR710A2-20
Engine type
Turbofan
Thrust
2 × 14,750 lbf · 66 kN
Avionics
Honeywell Primus 2000XP
Wing tips
Blended tips
Seats
16
Crew
—
Cabin width
7 ft 11 in  ·  2.41 m
Cabin height
6 ft 2 in  ·  1.88 m
Cabin length
40 ft 9 in  ·  12.41 m
Exterior length
96 ft 9 in  ·  29.50 m
Tail height
25 ft 7 in  ·  7.80 m
Fuselage diameter
8 ft 6 in  ·  2.60 m
Wing span
94 ft 2 in  ·  28.70 m
Baggage volume
194 ft³  ·  5.5 m³
Gross weight
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Empty weight
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Max takeoff weight
92,500 lb  ·  42,000 kg
Max landing weight
78,500 lb  ·  35,700 kg
Max payload
7,150 lb  ·  3,250 kg
Fuel capacity
5,850 gal · 22,200 L · 17,700 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
513 kt  ·  590 mph  ·  950 km/h
Maximum speed
—
Cruise speed
—
Approach speed
107 kt  ·  123 mph  ·  198 km/h
Range
5,200 nm  ·  5,980 mi  ·  9,630 km
Fuel burn
0.89 nm/gal  ·  0.44 km/L
Ceiling
51,000 ft  ·  15,500 m
Rate of climb
3,450 ft/min  ·  18 m/s
Takeoff distance
5,550 ft  ·  1,690 m
Landing distance
2,200 ft  ·  670 m
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Operational Context

Bombardier Global 5000 — long-range large-cabin business jet

The Global 5000 first flew in 2003 and entered service in 2005. It shares core systems and cabin cross-section with the Global Express while carrying less fuel. Bombardier positioned it for missions connecting major business centers across continents.

Two Rolls-Royce BR710 turbofan engines producing approximately 14,750 pounds of thrust (65.6 kN) each power the aircraft. Cruise speed approaches Mach 0.85. Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 92,000 pounds (41,731 kg), with range around 5,200 nautical miles (9,630 km).

The Global 5000 became popular among corporate operators seeking large-cabin comfort without maximum range requirements. It later evolved into updated variants such as the Global 5500. The aircraft remains active in global fleets.