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Bombardier Global 6000: Specifications, Range and History
The Bombardier Global 6000 is an ultra-long-range business jet. It flies 6,000 nm (11,112 km) nonstop, carries up to 17 passengers and cruises at Mach 0.85. Bombardier announced it in 2011, delivered the first aircraft in 2012 and replaced it with the Global 6500 in 2019.
It is an upgrade of the Global Express XRS. The main change was the cockpit: the Bombardier Vision flight deck, built on Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion, replaced the older avionics. Bombardier also made aerodynamic and systems refinements and gave it a quieter cabin.
At a glance
Global 6000 at a glance
| Class |
Ultra-long-range, large-cabin business jet |
| Best for |
Nonstop intercontinental trips, for example Istanbul to New York or Hong Kong to London |
| Stand-up cabin |
Yes, 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Passengers |
Up to 17, typical 13 |
| Cabin zones |
3 |
| Compare with |
Global 6500, Gulfstream G550, Gulfstream G650, Falcon 7X |
Size
Dimensions
| Length |
99 ft 5 in (30.30 m) |
| Wingspan |
94 ft 0 in (28.65 m) |
| Height |
25 ft 6 in (7.77 m) |
| Cabin length, excluding baggage |
43 ft 3 in (13.18 m) |
| Cabin height |
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Cabin width, maximum |
7 ft 11 in (2.41 m) |
| Cabin floor width |
6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Baggage volume |
195 cu ft (5.5 m³) |
Range and speed
Performance
| Range |
6,000 nm (11,112 km) |
| Top speed |
Mach 0.89 |
| High-speed cruise |
Mach 0.88, 504 kn (933 km/h) |
| Typical cruise |
Mach 0.85, 487 kn (902 km/h) |
| Maximum altitude |
51,000 ft (15,545 m) |
| Initial cruise altitude at MTOW |
41,000 ft (12,497 m) |
| Takeoff distance |
6,476 ft (1,974 m) |
| Landing distance |
2,236 ft (682 m) |
Weights
Weights
| Maximum takeoff weight |
99,500 lb (45,132 kg) |
| Operating empty weight |
52,230 lb (23,691 kg) |
| Maximum fuel |
45,050 lb (20,434 kg) |
| Maximum payload |
5,770 lb (2,617 kg) |
Equipment
Equipment and main systems
What is installed on the Global 6000, which other versions exist and where the same equipment flies.
Engines
On the Global 6000
2 x Rolls-Royce BR710A2-20 turbofans, 14,750 lbf (65.6 kN) each, flat rated to ISA +20°C
The BR710 family
A1-10 on the Gulfstream V, A2-20 on the Global Express, XRS, 5000 and 6000, C4-11 on the Gulfstream G550, B3-40 on the BAE Systems Nimrod MRA4. The BR710 entered service in 1997 (Gulfstream V) and 1998 (Global Express).
Next generation
Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 (BR700-710D5-21), 15,125 lbf, on the Global 5500 and 6500, EASA certified in February 2018. The larger BR725 powers the Gulfstream G650 and G650ER.
Flight deck
On the Global 6000
Bombardier Vision flight deck, based on Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion (today Collins Aerospace), standard since 2012: four 15.1-inch (38.4 cm) LCD screens
Earlier versions
Global Express, XRS and early Global 5000: six-screen Honeywell Primus 2000XP
Pro Line Fusion also flies on
Global 5000, Bombardier C Series (Airbus A220), Embraer Praetor 500 and 600, Gulfstream G280, Airbus C295 search and rescue
Vision systems
On the Global 6000
Head-Up Display (HUD), Enhanced Vision System (EVS), Synthetic Vision System (SVS)
History
The Bombardier Enhanced Vision System became standard equipment on the Global Express XRS
APU
On the Global 6000
Honeywell RE220: 60 kVA generator output, 300 to 350 equivalent shaft horsepower, starts and operates above 37,000 ft, certified to 43,000 ft
Also used on
Global Express, XRS and 5000, Gulfstream V, G550, G650 and G650ER, CRJ700 and CRJ900, Challenger 850
Flight controls
Type
Conventional mechanical flight controls, not fly-by-wire. Bombardier chose them mainly because of development cost and customer concerns.
Supplier
Sextant Avionique, on the original Global Express program
Wing and airframe
Wing
Supercritical wing with 35° sweep and winglets, area 1,021 sq ft (94.9 m²), aspect ratio 8.7. Built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, together with the centre fuselage.
Original program partners
Canadair: design lead and nose. Short Brothers: forward fuselage, engine nacelles, horizontal stabiliser. de Havilland Canada: rear fuselage, vertical tail, final assembly.
Cabin systems
Connectivity
Datalink, SATCOM (Inmarsat, Iridium), Ethernet cabin system with onboard LAN and wireless LAN
Maintenance
Onboard Maintenance System (OMS) linked to most aircraft systems, available on the ground and in flight
Engines and flight deck across the Global family
| Global Express, XRS, early Global 5000 |
Rolls-Royce BR710A2-20 · Honeywell Primus 2000XP |
| Global 5000 and 6000, from 2012 |
Rolls-Royce BR710A2-20 · Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) |
| Global 5500 and 6500, from 2019 |
Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 · Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) |
Equipment varies by serial number, options and later modifications. ICCJET checks the actual configuration of each aircraft.
The cabin
With partitions, the cabin divides into three zones. Many Global 6000s have a private stateroom at the rear, a full galley just behind the cockpit and an additional lavatory in the forward section.
History
History and production
| Announced |
2011 |
| First deliveries |
2012 |
| Predecessor |
Global Express XRS |
| Successor |
Global 6500: unveiled May 2018, entered service 1 October 2019 |
| Aircraft built |
More than 300 |
| Nonstop flight time |
About 12 hours: 6,000 nm at 487 kn typical cruise, still air (calculated) |
Family comparison
Global 6000 vs Global 6500
Global 6000
Range6,000 nm
Top speedMach 0.89
EnginesRR BR710A2-20
Thrust, each14,750 lbf
Takeoff distance6,476 ft
Passengers, max17
Entered service2012
Global 6500
Range6,600 nm
Top speedMach 0.90
EnginesRR Pearl 15
Thrust, each15,125 lbf
Takeoff distance6,145 ft
Passengers, max17
Entered service2019
Rivals
Global 6000 vs Gulfstream G550, G650 and Falcon 7X
Global 6000
Range6,000 nm
Top speedMach 0.89
Cabin height1.88 m
Cabin width2.41 m
Engines2 x RR BR710A2-20
Entered service2012
Gulfstream G550
Range6,750 nm
Top speedMach 0.885
Cabin height1.88 m
Cabin width2.24 m
Engines2 x RR BR710 C4-11
Entered service2004
Gulfstream G650
Range7,000 nm
Top speedMach 0.925
Cabin height1.91 m
Cabin width2.59 m
Engines2 x RR BR725
Entered service2012
Falcon 7X
Range5,950 nm
Top speedMach 0.90
Cabin height1.88 m
Cabin width2.34 m
Engines3 x P&WC PW307A
Entered service2007
The Gulfstream G550 was the classic rival. It flies farther, 6,750 nm against 6,000 nm, but the Global 6000 has the wider cabin: 2.41 m against 2.24 m. The G650 beats both on range and width. The three-engine Falcon 7X has slightly less range than the Global 6000.
Cabin widths are as published for each type. Manufacturers do not always measure at the same point.
Routes
Three nonstop routes in range
Istanbul to New York
AirportsIST to TEB
Distance4,340 nm
Still-air timeabout 8.9 h
Almaty to London
AirportsALA to FAB
Distance3,050 nm
Still-air timeabout 6.3 h
Hong Kong to London
AirportsHKG to FAB
Distance5,220 nm
Still-air timeabout 10.7 h
Calculated great-circle distances and still-air times at 487 kn. Real flights depend on winds, payload, routing and fuel reserves. Check any route in the ICCJET Aircraft Route Planner.
FAQ
Bombardier Global 6000: questions
What is the range of the Bombardier Global 6000?
6,000 nm (11,112 km), the manufacturer figure.
How fast is the Global 6000?
Top speed Mach 0.89. High-speed cruise Mach 0.88 (504 kn, 933 km/h). Typical cruise Mach 0.85 (487 kn, 902 km/h).
How many passengers fit in a Global 6000?
Up to 17. A typical layout seats 13 in three cabin zones.
Can you stand up in a Global 6000?
Yes. Cabin height is 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m).
How many Global 6000s were built?
More than 300 aircraft were delivered between 2012 and the arrival of the Global 6500.
What is the difference between the Global 6000 and the Global 6500?
The Global 6500 flies 6,600 nm instead of 6,000 nm, uses Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 engines (15,125 lbf) instead of BR710A2-20 (14,750 lbf), reaches Mach 0.90 and needs a shorter runway: 6,145 ft against 6,476 ft.
Is the Global 6000 still in production?
No. The Global 6500 replaced it and entered service on 1 October 2019.
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Istanbul
AirportsIST · SAW · ISL
Kazakhstan
AirportsALA · NQZ · CIT · GUW
International
DeparturesWorldwide on request
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Specifications are published reference figures. Individual aircraft vary by configuration and modifications. Page checked 16 October 2026.
