Bombardier Global 5500

The large-cabin jet built for high-speed transcontinental missions.

Overview

Bombardier Canada ICAO: GLEX 2018–Present Active $46 million (2018)

The Bombardier Global 5500 is a long-range business jet introduced in 2019. It is derived from the Global 5000 platform with updated engines and avionics. The aircraft targets corporate and government operators seeking large-cabin comfort.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
2 × Rolls-Royce BR710 Pearl
Engine type
Turbofan
Thrust
2 × 15,125 lbf · 67 kN
Avionics
Rockwell Collins Fusion
Wing tips
Canted winglets
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
9 ft 2 in  ·  2.80 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
4,700 gal · 17,800 L · 14,300 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
504 kt  ·  580 mph  ·  933 km/h
Maximum speed
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Cruise speed
—
Approach speed
108 kt  ·  124 mph  ·  200 km/h
Range
5,700 nm  ·  6,560 mi  ·  10,560 km
Fuel burn
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Ceiling
51,000 ft  ·  15,500 m
Rate of climb
3,450 ft/min  ·  18 m/s
Takeoff distance
5,500 ft  ·  1,670 m
Landing distance
2,200 ft  ·  670 m
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Bombardier Global 5500 interior seating

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Operational Context

Bombardier Global 5500 — large-cabin long-range business jet

The Global 5500 first flew in 2018 and entered service in 2019. It incorporates aerodynamic refinements and an upgraded cabin compared with earlier Global 5000 models. The aircraft retains the swept wing and large-cabin configuration characteristic of Bombardier’s Global series.

Powered by two Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 turbofan engines producing approximately 15,125 pounds of thrust (67.3 kN) each, the Global 5500 cruises at around Mach 0.90, approximately 516 knots (956 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 91,000 pounds (41,280 kg). Range exceeds 5,900 nautical miles (10,930 km).

The Global 5500 is positioned for high-speed, long-range business travel. Its cabin accommodates multiple living zones and advanced connectivity. The aircraft represents an evolution of Bombardier’s established large-cabin platform.