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BOMBARDIER GLOBAL 5500
Bombardier Global 5500 for sale: The 2019 Efficiency Revolution
The Winglet Upgrade That Changed Everything
Bombardier announced the Global 5500 in 2018. It was designed to replace the Global 5000.
The idea was simple. Bombardier changed the wing, added new Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 engines and redesigned the cabin. The aircraft was announced in 2018, and the first Global 5500 was delivered in June 2020.
The biggest change was range. The Global 5000 was rated at 5,200 nm. The Global 5500 reached 5,900 nm.
That is a useful increase for an owner who flies long international routes.
The idea was simple. Bombardier changed the wing, added new Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 engines and redesigned the cabin. The aircraft was announced in 2018, and the first Global 5500 was delivered in June 2020.
The biggest change was range. The Global 5000 was rated at 5,200 nm. The Global 5500 reached 5,900 nm.
That is a useful increase for an owner who flies long international routes.
Specifications That Redefine Efficiency
- Range: 10,927 km (5,900 nm). Bombardier's figure is based on eight passengers, three crew and NBAA IFR reserves.
- Speed: Mach 0.90 maximum, Mach 0.85 - 0.88 cruise.
- Capacity: up to 16 passengers in the redesigned cabin.
- Cabin: 40 ft 9 in long, 7 ft 11 in wide and 6 ft 2 in high.
- Maximum altitude: 51,000 ft.
- Engines: Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 (15,125 lbf) - more efficient, quieter.
- Fuel burn: 395 gallons per hour - most efficient in Global family.
The 5,900 nm range puts the Global 5500 well into long-range territory.
Three Things Worth Knowing
- The 5,900 nm range needs some context.
Payload, wind, weather, routing and speed all change the result. A heavy aircraft flying into strong headwinds will not get the same range as the published test mission.
- The new wing was a major part of the programme.
That is why the aircraft has a longer range than the Global 5000.
- The cabin is one of its strongest points.
The exact interior matters, though. Two Global 5500s can feel quite different inside.
Bombardier Global 5500 Competitors
Gulfstream G500 for sale / Range: 5,300 nm at Mach 0.85 / Passengers: Up to 19.
The G500 is one of the closest alternatives. It has a modern flight deck, a high maximum speed of Mach 0.925 and a large cabin.
The Global 5500 has a longer published range and a slightly wider cabin. The G500 has the higher maximum speed.
For buyers comparing these two, the real question is simple: which cabin and mission fit you better?
Dassault Falcon 6X for sale / Range: 5,500 nm with eight passengers and NBAA IFR reserves / Passengers: 12 to 16.
The Falcon 6X is newer and has a very large cabin. It is 2.58 m wide and 1.98 m high.
That gives the Falcon a clear cabin advantage over the Global 5500.
The Global 5500 has a slightly longer published range. The Falcon 6X reaches Mach 0.90.
If cabin size is your first priority, the Falcon 6X deserves a close look.
Gulfstream G600 for sale / Range: 6,600 nm at Mach 0.85 / Passengers: Up to 19.
The G600 is the larger option.
It goes about 700 nm farther than the Global 5500 on published figures. Its cabin is also larger.
But you are moving into a bigger aircraft. If 5,900 nm covers your normal trips, you may not need the extra size and range.
Embraer Praetor 600 for sale / Range: 4,018 nm with four passengers under Embraer's published assumptions / Passengers: Up to 12.
The Praetor 600E is much smaller than the Global 5500.
That is exactly why it is worth comparing. If most of your flights are below 4,000 nm, you may not need a Global 5500.
The Praetor also uses Collins Pro Line Fusion avionics. It gives buyers a modern flight deck in a smaller aircraft.
Bombardier Challenger 650 for sale / Range: 4,000 nm with six passengers and two crew under Bombardier's published assumptions / Passengers: Up to 12.
The Challenger 650 is smaller and has less range.
For regular ocean crossings, the Global 5500 has a clear range advantage. For shorter trips, the Challenger can be a more practical choice.
The G500 is one of the closest alternatives. It has a modern flight deck, a high maximum speed of Mach 0.925 and a large cabin.
The Global 5500 has a longer published range and a slightly wider cabin. The G500 has the higher maximum speed.
For buyers comparing these two, the real question is simple: which cabin and mission fit you better?
Dassault Falcon 6X for sale / Range: 5,500 nm with eight passengers and NBAA IFR reserves / Passengers: 12 to 16.
The Falcon 6X is newer and has a very large cabin. It is 2.58 m wide and 1.98 m high.
That gives the Falcon a clear cabin advantage over the Global 5500.
The Global 5500 has a slightly longer published range. The Falcon 6X reaches Mach 0.90.
If cabin size is your first priority, the Falcon 6X deserves a close look.
Gulfstream G600 for sale / Range: 6,600 nm at Mach 0.85 / Passengers: Up to 19.
The G600 is the larger option.
It goes about 700 nm farther than the Global 5500 on published figures. Its cabin is also larger.
But you are moving into a bigger aircraft. If 5,900 nm covers your normal trips, you may not need the extra size and range.
Embraer Praetor 600 for sale / Range: 4,018 nm with four passengers under Embraer's published assumptions / Passengers: Up to 12.
The Praetor 600E is much smaller than the Global 5500.
That is exactly why it is worth comparing. If most of your flights are below 4,000 nm, you may not need a Global 5500.
The Praetor also uses Collins Pro Line Fusion avionics. It gives buyers a modern flight deck in a smaller aircraft.
Bombardier Challenger 650 for sale / Range: 4,000 nm with six passengers and two crew under Bombardier's published assumptions / Passengers: Up to 12.
The Challenger 650 is smaller and has less range.
For regular ocean crossings, the Global 5500 has a clear range advantage. For shorter trips, the Challenger can be a more practical choice.
Where This Aircraft Makes Sense
The Global 5500 for sale works well for owners who often carry several passengers on long international flights.
Take a simple example. Eight passengers flying 3,000 to 5,000 nm is right in the area where the 5500 starts to make a lot of sense.
The large cabin is useful on these trips. So is the range.
A different story applies to short flights. If most trips are 1,000 to 2,000 nm, a smaller aircraft may be easier to justify.
Different aircraft, different mission.
Take a simple example. Eight passengers flying 3,000 to 5,000 nm is right in the area where the 5500 starts to make a lot of sense.
The large cabin is useful on these trips. So is the range.
A different story applies to short flights. If most trips are 1,000 to 2,000 nm, a smaller aircraft may be easier to justify.
Different aircraft, different mission.
The Verdict
The Global 5500 is a strong choice for an owner who needs a large cabin and long range but does not need the larger Global 6500.
Its main advantage is the balance between cabin size, range and aircraft size.
Looking for a Global 5500 for Sale?
Give us the mission first:
Its main advantage is the balance between cabin size, range and aircraft size.
Looking for a Global 5500 for Sale?
Give us the mission first:
- How many passengers?
- Which routes?
- How much range do you need?
- What year or configuration do you prefer?
- What are your requirements for engines, maintenance and avionics?
- Where will the aircraft be registered and operated?
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Note: Seats (max) indicates maximum seating capacity; actual seating may vary by aircraft configuration. Range is indicative and may vary depending on configuration, payload, weather, operating conditions and other factors. Price ranges reflect current market asking prices and are provided for reference only. Actual prices may vary depending on the specific aircraft, condition, configuration, maintenance status and market conditions.