- 01 Jan 2021
- Mike Chase
- Jet Comparisons
Bombardier unveiled the Global 5500 developments expected to enter service at the end of 2019 with an optimized wing for a Mach 0.90 top speed, a revamped cabin inspired from the Bombardier Global 7500 jet with its Nuage seat and updated Rolls-Royce BR710 Pearl engines with up to 13% lower fuel burn for better operating costs, better hot and high performance and 500 and 600 nmi (930 and 1,110 km) of additional range for 5,700 and 6,600 nmi (10,600 and 12,200 km), respectively.
The Bombardier Global 5500 Jet Snapshot
Matt Harris - Editor, AvBuyer magazine
The Global 5500 is a Large Jet produced by Bombardier, capable of seating up to 16 passengers. Production and initial customer deliveries started in mid-2020. A new 2020 model had a list price of $46.0m in fall 2020, per B&CA.
What makes the Global 5500 stand out?
Providing a natural step-up for Global 5000 jet operators, the Global 5500 offers impressive range (5,900nm) and can fly a top speed of Mach 0.90, while the long-range cruise is a speedy Mach 0.85. This is achieved with a pair of state-of-the-art Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 engines. Optimal flight deck safety is offered via Bombardier’s Vision flight deck. According to Bombardier, its Global 5500 is the largest and quietest business jet in its class.
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