Heavy Business Jets
Bombardier Global Express XRS
ICAO: GLEX
Overview
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
- —
- Empty weight
- —
- 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.
Sources and references used for research and fact-checking.
- https://businessaircraft.bombardier.com/en/aircraft/global-5000#!#bba-pdp-section-5
- https://www.globalair.com/aircraft-for-sale/Specifications?specid=781
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bombardier_Global_Express
- https://www.guardianjet.com/jet-aircraft-online-tools/aircraft-brochure.cfm?m=Bombardier-Global-5000-49