Range
5900 NM
Max Speed
Mach 0.9
Capacity
Up to 12
Avionics
Rolls-Royce
Engines
Pearl 15
Origin
Canada
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About The Global 5500
The Bombardier Global 5500 is a super long range business aircraft from Bombardier, designed for owners and operators who need a strong mix of cabin comfort, range, speed, and operational flexibility. As part of the Global family, it targets premium private aviation missions with a balance of performance, reliability, and passenger-focused cabin design.
5,900 Nautical Mile Range
Mission capability designed for transcontinental and transatlantic missions with useful payload and cabin flexibility.
Mach 0.9 Top Speed
High-speed cruise capability helps reduce trip time on demanding business aviation routes.
3-Zone Cabin Layout
A flexible cabin arrangement supports work, dining, relaxation, and rest depending on configuration.
Pearl 15 Engines
Twin Rolls-Royce turbofans provide the thrust and reliability expected in this aircraft class.
Spotlight: 5,900 Nautical Mile Range
Mission capability designed for transcontinental and transatlantic missions with useful payload and cabin flexibility.
Milestones
Program Status
Active Production
Global 5500 Specifications
Performance
Max Cruise Speed
516 KTAS
(956 km/h)
Long Range Cruise
488 KTAS
(904 km/h)
Mach Speed
M 0.9
Max Range
5,900 NM
(10,927 km)
Service Ceiling
51,000 FT
(15,545 m)
Climb Rate
3,500 FPM
Takeoff Distance
5,669 FT
(1,728 m)
Landing Distance
2,207 FT
(673 m)
With a maximum range of 5,900 nautical miles and a top operating speed of Mach 0.9, the Global 5500 is built for transcontinental and transatlantic missions with useful payload and cabin flexibility. Its runway performance, cruise efficiency, and 51,000 ft service ceiling give flight departments useful flexibility across a wide range of mission profiles.
Powerplant
Engine Manufacturer
Rolls-Royce
Engine Model
Pearl 15
Engine Type
Turbofan
Thrust Per Engine
15,125 LBF
Engine Count
2
Maintenance Plan
On Condition
Noise Stage
Stage 5
Powered by two Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 turbofan engines, the Global 5500 delivers dependable thrust, efficient cruise performance, and the redundancy expected in modern business aviation. The engine installation supports long-range reliability, reduced cockpit workload, and maintenance planning for private, corporate, charter, and special mission operators.
Operating Weights
MTOW (Max Takeoff)
92,500 LB
(41,957 kg)
Max Landing Weight
78,000 LB
(35,380 kg)
Max Zero Fuel Weight
56,000 LB
(25,401 kg)
Max Payload
5,700 LB
(2,585 kg)
Fuel Capacity
40,230 LB
(18,248 kg)
Operating Empty Weight
50,350 LB
(22,838 kg)
Operating weights dictate the structural limits and mission profile of the aircraft. With an MTOW of 92,500 lbs, the Global 5500 offers a high payload-to-range ratio, allowing operators to carry a full cabin without sacrificing distance.
Global 5500 Interior
Cabin Specs
Length
40.8 FT
(12.44 m)
Width
7.9 FT
(2.41 m)
Height
6.2 FT
(1.89 m)
The Global 5500 cabin offers three flexible living zones with seating for up to 16 passengers depending on configuration. Its cabin measures approximately 40.8 ft long, 7.9 ft wide, and 6.2 ft high, with baggage capacity of about 195 cubic feet and passenger amenities suited to super long range missions.
Operating Economics
Based on an assumed utilization of 450 flight hours annually.
Variable Costs
Fixed Costs
Annual Budget
$2.77M
Estimated Total Spend
Market Leading Operators
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A new Bombardier Global 5500 is commonly estimated at approximately $46.0M before options, completion work, taxes, and owner-specific customization.
The Global 5500 offers a maximum range of approximately 5,900 nautical miles under standard manufacturer or long-range cruise assumptions.
The Global 5500 can reach a top operating speed of Mach 0.9, with long-range cruise performance optimized for efficient business aviation missions.
Depending on cabin configuration, the Global 5500 can accommodate up to 16 passengers.