Super Large Jet
Bombardier Global 5500
Range
5,000 NM
Cruise speed
516 kts
Seats
8
History
Bombardier revealed the Global 5500 at the EBACE show on 27 May 2018, alongside the Global 6500. It was conceived as an improved successor to the Global 5000, with better performance and efficiency for long-range flying. Its first flight came in July 2018, only two months after the launch, a timetable that showed how closely Bombardier had kept the programme under wraps while drawing on its existing Global platform.
The engines are Rolls-Royce Pearl 15s, developed in Dahlewitz in Germany, and fuel burn is 13% lower than on the Global 5000 that the 5500 succeeded. Bombardier also reshaped the whole trailing edge of the wing to make it more efficient in cruise.
Certification came in stages: Transport Canada in September 2019, EASA in October and the FAA in December. The first customer aircraft was delivered in July 2020, and the type remains in production. With IFR reserves the Global 5500 flies 5,000 nm (9,260 km), and its ferry range reaches 5,900 nm.
Technical Specifications
General information
| Model name | Global 5500 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bombardier |
| Aircraft category | super large jet |
| ICAO Designator | GL5T |
| Start/End of Production | 2019 - Still in production |
| Number of pilot(s) | 2 |
Performances
| Range (with IFR reserves) | 5000 NM (9260 km) |
|---|---|
| Ferry range | 5900 NM (10927 km) |
| Cruise speed | 516 kts (956 km/h) |
| Max Operating Speed – VMO | 330 KIAS |
| Max Mach Operating Speed - MMO | Mach 0.9 |
| Long-Range Cruise Speed - LRC | 488 KTAS |
| Approach Speed | 108 kts |
| Takeoff Distance | 1670 m |
| Average Landing Distance | 670 m |
| Rate of Climb | 3450 ft/min |
| Service Ceiling | 51000 ft |
| Thrust | 15125 lbf |
Aircraft technology
| Engine type | Turbofan |
|---|---|
| Engine(s) | 2 |
| Avionics | Rockwell Collins Fusion |
Dimensions and capacity
| Aircraft length | 29.5 m |
|---|---|
| Aircraft height | 7.8 m |
| Wing span | 28.7 m |
| Cabin height | 1.83 m (6.02 ft) |
| Cabin length | 12.22 m (40.09 ft) |
| Cabin width | 2.17 m (7.11 ft) |
| Baggage volume | 5.52 m3 |
| Seats (standard config) | 8 |
| Seats (max) | 19 |
| Suitcases | 16 |
| Carry-on luggage | 14 |
| Maximum payload | 3250 kg |
| Maximum TakeOff Weight - MTOW | 42000 kg |
| Maximum Landing Weight - MLW | 35700 kg |
| Fuel capacity | 17800 L |
FAQ
Is the Global 5500 approved for London City and other demanding airports?
Yes. It is certified for steep approaches, which opens up airports such as London City. In practice that means you can land closer to a city centre, or at a secondary airport with no airline service, and save time on business and leisure trips alike. Take-off distance is 1,670 m and average landing distance 670 m.
What is it like inside the Global 5500 cabin?
The cabin is 12.22 m long and 2.17 m wide, among the most spacious in its class, and is divided into three zones with a full galley and a private lavatory. Nuage seats, Pũr Air purification and 4K screens for entertainment are all part of the specification. A standard layout seats eight, which leaves generous room on long flights.
How far can the Global 5500 fly?
Its range with IFR reserves is 5,000 nm (9,260 km). That covers non-stop sectors such as London to New York, São Paulo to Paris or Dubai to Tokyo, so most intercontinental trips need no fuel stop. As with any aircraft, the real figure on the day depends on passenger load, baggage and winds.
Global 5500 or Gulfstream G500: which should I pick?
The G500 has the edge on range, at 5,300 nm (9,816 km) against 5,000 nm (9,260 km), and its operating costs are slightly lower. The Global 5500 answers with a wider cabin split into three living zones, while the G500 is known for its large panoramic windows. If the extra 300 nm matters on your route, the G500 is the natural choice. If cabin width matters more, the Global usually wins.
Gallery
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