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Bombardier

Global Express XRS

Global Express XRS
Starting List Price

$59.0M

Bombardier

Global Express

Global Express
Starting List Price

$46.0M

Technical Specification Matrix

Preferred Metric
speed

Performance Metrics

ParameterGlobal Express XRSGlobal Express
Max Range (NBAA IFR)6,305 nmWinner
6,000 nm
Max Cruise SpeedMach 0.89
Mach 0.89
Takeoff Distance (SL, ISA, MTOW)6,190 ft
6,190 ft
Max Operating Altitude51,000 ft51,000 ft
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Cabin Environment

Max Certified Seating16 pax16 pax
Cabin Width8.2 ft
8.2 ft
Cabin Altitude @ FL4105,700 ft
5,700 ft

Expert Insights

Range & Capability

The Global Express XRS excels in sheer capability with a 6305nm range, making it preferred for extreme ultra-long-haul city pairs, whereas the Global Express counters with 6000nm.

Cabin Architecture

While the Global Express XRS focuses on its 3-zone configuration (8.2ft wide), the Global Express provides 8.2ft of width, offering a distinctly different volumetric feel for passengers.

Technological Edge

The Bombardier Global Express XRS remains useful to understand because it shaped Bombardier's positi... Both platforms represent the pinnacle of modern fly-by-wire avionics and systems redundancy in the ultra long range class.

Operating Economics (Est.)

Variable Costs Per Hour

Global Express XRS$6,504/hr
Global Express$5,842/hr

Economic Note

Estimates based on 450 hours annual utilization. The Global Express shows higher fuel efficiency resulting in lower direct variable costs per hour, while both airframes require similar fixed overheads for crew and hangarage.