Midsize Business Jets
Overview
The Bombardier Global 6000 is a long-range business jet developed from the earlier Global Express platform. Introduced in 2012, it offers enhanced avionics and cabin refinement. The aircraft serves corporate and government operators worldwide.
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Specifications
Units
- Engine
- 2 × Rolls-Royce BR710A2-20
- Engine type
- Turbofan
- Thrust
- 2 × 14,750 lbf · 66 kN
- Avionics
- Rockwell Collins Pro-Line Fusion
- Wing tips
- Canted winglets
- Seats
- 17
- Crew
- —
- Cabin width
- 7 ft 11 in · 2.41 m
- Cabin height
- 6 ft 2 in · 1.88 m
- Cabin length
- 43 ft 3 in · 13.18 m
- Exterior length
- 99 ft 5 in · 30.30 m
- Tail height
- 25 ft 7 in · 7.80 m
- Fuselage diameter
- 7 ft 10 in · 2.40 m
- Wing span
- 94 ft 2 in · 28.70 m
- Baggage volume
- 6,886 ft³ · 195.0 m³
- Gross weight
- —
- Empty weight
- —
- Max takeoff weight
- 99,500 lb · 45,100 kg
- Max landing weight
- 78,500 lb · 35,700 kg
- Max payload
- 5,750 lb · 2,600 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 5,400 gal · 20,500 L · 16,400 kg (Jet A)
- Max cruise speed
- 504 kt · 580 mph · 933 km/h
- Maximum speed
- —
- Cruise speed
- —
- Approach speed
- 115 kt · 132 mph · 213 km/h
- Range
- 6,000 nm · 6,900 mi · 11,110 km
- Fuel burn
- —
- Ceiling
- 51,000 ft · 15,500 m
- Rate of climb
- 3,350 ft/min · 17 m/s
- Takeoff distance
- 6,500 ft · 1,970 m
- Landing distance
- 2,250 ft · 680 m
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Operational Context
Bombardier Global 6000 — long-range business jet
The Global 6000 first flew in 2011 and entered service in 2012. It builds upon the Global Express and Global 5000 platforms with upgraded systems and improved reliability. The aircraft features a swept wing and advanced fly-by-wire flight controls.
Powered by two Rolls-Royce BR710 turbofan engines producing approximately 14,750 pounds of thrust (65.6 kN) each, the Global 6000 cruises at around Mach 0.85, approximately 488 knots (904 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 99,500 pounds (45,130 kg). Range exceeds 6,000 nautical miles (11,110 km) depending on payload.
The Global 6000 is widely used for long-range corporate and governmental missions. Its cabin accommodates multiple seating zones and advanced connectivity systems. The aircraft remains a core member of Bombardier’s long-range jet portfolio.
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