Heavy Business Jets
Bombardier Global 5000
ICAO: GL5T
Overview
The Global Express XRS represented an enhanced development of Bombardier’s original Global Express. Entering service in the mid-2000s, it introduced aerodynamic and cabin improvements. The aircraft targeted operators requiring intercontinental capability with improved comfort.
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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 2000 XP
- Wing tips
- Blended tips
- Seats
- 19
- Crew
- —
- Cabin width
- 8 ft 2 in · 2.49 m
- Cabin height
- 6 ft 3 in · 1.91 m
- Cabin length
- 48 ft 4 in · 14.74 m
- Exterior length
- 99 ft 5 in · 30.30 m
- Tail height
- 25 ft 7 in · 7.80 m
- Fuselage diameter
- 8 ft 10 in · 2.68 m
- Wing span
- 95 ft 2 in · 29.00 m
- Baggage volume
- 195 ft³ · 5.5 m³
- Gross weight
- —
- Empty weight
- —
- Max takeoff weight
- 98,000 lb · 44,500 kg
- Max landing weight
- 78,500 lb · 35,700 kg
- Max payload
- 4,800 lb · 2,200 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 6,700 gal · 25,400 L · 20,300 kg (Jet A)
- Max cruise speed
- 513 kt · 590 mph · 950 km/h
- Maximum speed
- —
- Cruise speed
- —
- Approach speed
- —
- Range
- 6,150 nm · 7,080 mi · 11,390 km
- Fuel burn
- 0.92 nm/gal · 0.45 km/L
- Ceiling
- 51,000 ft · 15,500 m
- Rate of climb
- 3,350 ft/min · 17 m/s
- Takeoff distance
- 6,200 ft · 1,890 m
- Landing distance
- 2,650 ft · 810 m
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Operational Context
Bombardier Global Express XRS — ultra-long-range business jet
The XRS first flew in 2004 and entered service in 2005. It incorporated wing refinements and extended maintenance intervals compared with earlier versions. The cabin featured upgraded materials and layout options.
Two Rolls-Royce BR710 engines producing approximately 14,750 pounds of thrust (65.6 kN) each power the jet. Cruise speed approaches Mach 0.85. Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 98,000 pounds (44,452 kg), supporting a range near 6,150 nautical miles (11,390 km).
The XRS strengthened Bombardier’s position in the ultra-long-range segment before the introduction of newer Global models. Many remain active in corporate and government service. The aircraft remains closely associated with early 2000s intercontinental business travel.
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