Archived 27 May 2026
Archived side-by-side comparison from the Freestream library
This comparison covers two current-production twin-engine long-range platforms: the Bombardier Global 6500 and the Gulfstream G600. Both entered service in 2019 and are certified to 51,000 ft. The Global 6500 is powered by Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 engines; the G600 by Pratt & Whitney Canada PW815GA engines. Both aircraft cruise at 516 knots maximum and offer comparable intercontinental range.
The Global 6500 offers a taller, wider cabin and accommodates up to 14 passengers, while the G600 is slightly lighter and carries lower operating costs per Conklin & de Decker. Both are positioned as direct competitors in the 6,500 nm long-range twin market.
The Bombardier Global 6500 entered service in 2019, replacing the Global 6000 with Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 engines and a revised acoustic signature. The aircraft carries up to 14 passengers over 6,563 nautical miles at long-range cruise, with a 45.33 ft cabin offering 7.92 ft width and 6.25 ft height. Maximum cruise speed is 516 knots and the Vision Flight Deck is standard.
| Production | 2019 – Present |
| Long-Range Cruise Speed | 488 kts |
| Maximum Cruise Speed | 516 kts |
| Range, Seats-Full | 6,563 nm |
| Ferry Range | available on request |
| Rate of Climb | available on request |
| Engine-Out Ceiling | available on request |
| Balanced Field Length | 6,476 ft |
| Cabin Dimensions (L × W × H) | 45.33 × 7.92 × 6.25 ft |
| Baggage Volume (Total) | 195 cu ft |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 99,500 lb |
| Basic Operating Weight | available on request |
| Usable Fuel | available on request |
| Variable Cost Per Hour | $7,390 |
| Annual Fixed Cost | $1,572,688 |
The Gulfstream G600 received type certification in 2019 and is powered by twin Pratt & Whitney Canada PW815GA engines, sharing the Symmetry Flight Deck platform with the G500. The aircraft carries 13 passengers over 6,530 nautical miles at long-range cruise and achieves 516 knots maximum cruise. Cabin volume is 1,884 cu ft across 45.17 ft of cabin length.
| Production | 2016 – Present |
| Long-Range Cruise Speed | 488 kts |
| Maximum Cruise Speed | 516 kts |
| Range, Seats-Full | 6,530 nm |
| Ferry Range | available on request |
| Rate of Climb | available on request |
| Engine-Out Ceiling | available on request |
| Balanced Field Length | 5,700 ft |
| Cabin Dimensions (L × W × H) | 45.17 × 7.58 × 6.17 ft |
| Baggage Volume (Total) | 175 cu ft |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 94,600 lb |
| Basic Operating Weight | available on request |
| Usable Fuel | available on request |
| Variable Cost Per Hour | $7,110 |
| Annual Fixed Cost | $1,583,708 |
Key metrics across the two platforms. Hover a column to highlight; best values in each row are accented. Acquisition cost excluded by design.
| Global 6500 | G600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Range, Seats-Full | 6,563 nm | 6,530 nm |
| Maximum Cruise Speed | 516 kts | 516 kts |
| Long-Range Cruise Speed | 488 kts | 488 kts |
| Maximum Altitude | 51,000 ft | 51,000 ft |
| Balanced Field Length | 6,476 ft | 5,700 ft |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 99,500 lb | 94,600 lb |
| Cabin | ||
| Cabin Length | 45.33 ft | 45.17 ft |
| Cabin Width | 7.92 ft | 7.58 ft |
| Cabin Height | 6.25 ft | 6.17 ft |
| Passenger Capacity | 14 | 13 |
| Baggage Volume (Total) | 195 cu ft | 175 cu ft |
| Operating Economics | ||
| Variable Cost / Hour | $7,390 | $7,110 |
| Annual Fixed Cost | $1,572,688 | $1,583,708 |
Assumes 250 flight hours per year, $5.00 per US gallon Jet A, $105 per hour maintenance labour, 600 nm average trip.
Performance and cost data sourced from Conklin & de Decker (JSSI) via Freestream's subscription, pulled 27 May 2026.
Hourly variable and annual fixed costs are modelled at 250 flight hours per year, $5.00 per US gallon Jet A, $105 per hour maintenance labour, and a 600 nm average trip. Crew, hangar, insurance, and training are included in the fixed line. Acquisition cost is excluded.
Freestream Aircraft operates as an independent advisory firm, representing principals in the acquisition, sale, and management of business aircraft worldwide. The Global 6500 and G600 are closely matched in range, speed, and operating cost, with differentiation emerging primarily in cabin cross-section, support infrastructure, and residual value trajectory.
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