Bombardier Global Express
The Bombardier Global Express is a large cabin, long-range business jet designed and manufactured by Bombardier Aviation. Announced in October 1991, it first flew in October 1996, received its Canadian type certification in July 1998 and entered service in July 1999. Initially powered by two BMW/Rolls-Royce BR710s, it shares its fuselage cross section with the Canadair Regional Jet and Challenger 600 with a new wing and tail.
| Global Express/XRS/6000 Global 5000 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Business jet |
| National origin | Canada |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier Aviation |
| First flight | 13 October 1996 |
| Introduction | July 1999 |
| Status | In service |
| Produced | 1998–present |
| Number built | 816 (Oct 2018) |
| Developed from | Challenger 600 & CRJ-100/-200 |
| Variants | Saab GlobalEye Raytheon Sentinel |
| Developed into | Global 7500/8000 |
The shorter range Global 5000 is slightly smaller. The Global 6000 is updated and has been modified for military missions. The longer range Global 5500/6500 are powered by new Rolls-Royce Pearl engines with lower fuel burn and were unveiled in May 2018. The larger and stretched Global 7500/8000 have longer ranges.
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