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Bombardier Global 5500: Complete Specs, Performance, and Buyer's Guide (2026)
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Bombardier Global 5500: Complete Specs, Performance, and Buyer's Guide (2026)
The Bombardier Global 5500, in production since 2020, is part of Bombardier's modernized Global series and the upgraded successor to the Global 5000 with substantially extended range and modern Rolls-Royce Pearl engines. The Global 5500 and its larger sibling Global 6500 were unveiled in May 2018 as Bombardier's modernized large-cabin long-range platform, featuring an optimized wing for Mach 0.90 top speed, a revamped cabin inspired by the Global 7500 with Nuage seats, and updated Rolls-Royce BR710 Pearl engines (renamed from BR710 to Pearl) with up to 13% lower fuel burn and 9% more thrust. The Global 5500 is essentially a 2.6 ft (2'7") shorter fuselage variant of the Global 6500 - both share Mitsubishi Heavy Industries-built redesigned wings. The Global 5500 received Transport Canada certification in September 2019, EASA Type Certification in October 2019, FAA Type Certification in December 2019, and Bombardier announced its entry-into-service in June 2020. The first Global 5500 was delivered in July 2020 to longtime Bombardier customer an initial customer. Powered by twin Rolls-Royce Pearl engines producing 15,125 lbf each, the Global 5500 delivers 5,900 nautical miles of range (extended +200 nm from initial 5,700 nm in October 2019), Mach 0.90 max cruise (516 kts), and a 51,000 ft service ceiling. The aircraft accommodates up to 16 passengers in a 40 ft 9 in cabin with 7 ft 11 in width and 6 ft 2 in stand-up height. Current Q2 2025 factory list price: $46 million. 2023 equipped price: $47.4 million.
For operators wanting Bombardier large-cabin long-range capability with modern Rolls-Royce Pearl engines, Nuage zero-gravity seats, and Vision flight deck at substantially attainable pricing vs Global 6500, the Global 5500 represents Bombardier's mid-range Global series flagship.
Global 5500 Specifications at a Glance
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Category | Large Cabin Long Range Jet - Current Production |
| Production Status | Active production (2020-Present) |
| Designation | Bombardier Global 5500 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier |
| Predecessor | Bombardier Global 5000 (2003-2020) |
| Sister Aircraft | Global 6500 (2'7" longer fuselage) |
| Announcement | May 2018 |
| Transport Canada Certification | September 2019 |
| EASA Certification | October 2019 |
| Range Extension | +200 nm (5,700 to 5,900 nm) - October 2019 |
| FAA Type Certification | December 2019 |
| Service Entry | June 2020 |
| First Delivery | July 2020 |
| Production Years | 2020 to Present |
| Crew | 2 pilots |
| Passengers (Standard) | 13 |
| Passengers (Max) | 16 |
| Engines | 2× Rolls-Royce Pearl turbofans |
| Thrust per Engine | 15,125 lbf |
| Total Thrust | 30,250 lbf |
| Thrust vs Global 5000 (BR710) | +9% |
| Fuel Burn vs Global 5000 (BR710) | Up to 13% lower |
| Engine Family | Rolls-Royce BR710 Pearl (renamed Pearl) |
| Wing Design | Smooth Flĕx Wing (Mitsubishi Heavy Industries built) |
| Wing Improvement | Optimized for Mach 0.90 top speed |
| Wing Purpose | In-air shock absorber, dampens turbulence |
| Avionics | Bombardier Vision Flight Deck |
| Vision Flight Deck Features | 4 large displays, Combined Vision System (CVS), HUD |
| Max Range (Initial Oct 2018) | 5,700 nm |
| Max Range (Extended Oct 2019) | 5,900 nm |
| Max Cruise Speed | Mach 0.90 (516 kts) |
| Service Ceiling | 51,000 ft |
| Wingspan | 94 ft |
| Length | 96 ft 10 in |
| Height | 25 ft 6 in |
| MTOW | 92,500 lb |
| Basic Operating Weight | 50,861 lb |
| Max Payload | 7,139 lb |
| Cabin Length | 40 ft 9 in |
| Cabin Width | 7 ft 11 in (95 in - widest in class) |
| Cabin Height | 6 ft 2 in (74 in - stand-up flat floor) |
| Cabin Living Spaces | 3 distinct living spaces |
| Cabin Volume | ~1,884 cu ft |
| Cabin Display | 2× 24-inch 4K cabin displays |
| Cabin Storage | Internal HDMI, USB-C, internal storage |
| Cabin Lighting | Soleil circadian-based lighting system |
| Cabin Audio | Bombardier l'Opéra high-fidelity audio system |
| Cabin Seating | Nuage seats (award-winning, zero-gravity capable) |
| Nuage Chaise | Convertible lounge/sleeping surface |
| Wet/Dry Runway Performance | Best in class |
| Steep Approach Capable | Yes (Aspen, London City, St-Moritz) |
| Q2 2025 Factory List Price | $46,000,000 |
| 2023 Equipped Price | $47,400,000 |
History as the Modernized Global 5000
The Global 5500 represents Bombardier's strategic modernization of the proven Global 5000 platform, with substantial improvements across virtually every metric.
Platform timeline:
- 2003: Global 5000 service entry (shorter Global Express derivative)
- 2014: Global 7500 first flight (revolutionary new platform)
- May 2018: Global 5500 and 6500 unveiled
- October 2018: 70% of flight testing hours completed
- December 2018: 75% of flight testing complete
- May 2019: 90% of flight testing completed
- September 2019: Transport Canada Type Certification
- October 2019: EASA Type Certification + range extension (+200 nm to 5,900 nm)
- December 2019: FAA Type Certification
- June 2020: Service entry
- July 2020: First customer delivery
- 2020-Present: Active production
- 2023: Equipped price $47.4M
Key Improvements Over Global 5000
The Global 5500 represents a substantial upgrade across multiple dimensions:
1. Rolls-Royce Pearl Engines (vs BR710A on Global 5000)
The defining 5500 improvement:
- 15,125 lbf per engine: vs Global 5000's 14,750 lbf (+9% thrust)
- Up to 13% lower fuel burn: Major efficiency gain
- Updated BR710 Pearl: Modern engine variant
- Lower emissions: Modern environmental standards
- Same engine as Global 6500: Common platform
2. Optimized Smooth Flĕx Wing
- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries built: Modern manufacturing
- Optimized for Mach 0.90: Top speed
- In-air shock absorber: Dampens turbulence
- Best wet and dry runway performance: Industry-leading
- Slowest landing speeds in class: Safety enhancement
3. Extended Range (October 2019)
- 5,900 nm range: Extended +200 nm from initial 5,700 nm
- +500-600 nmi additional vs Global 5000: Major capability gain
- Per Bombardier: Better hot and high performance
4. Vision Flight Deck With Combined Vision System
- 4 large displays: Modern integration
- Combined Vision System (CVS): Integrated EVS + SVS
- Head-Up Display (HUD): Standard
- Graphical flight planning: Standard
- Airport Moving Map (AMM): Standard
- MultiScan weather radar: Standard
- ADS-B In capability: Standard
- High-speed SATCOM: Standard
5. Nuage Seating Collection
- Award-winning Nuage seats: Industry distinction
- Zero-gravity seating position: Premium comfort
- Patented Bombardier design: Industry-unique
- Nuage Chaise: Convertible lounge/sleep surface
- Industry-first chaise: In business aviation
6. Soleil Circadian-Based Lighting System
- Industry-most advanced cabin lighting: Per Bombardier
- Circadian-based: Health-focused
- Modern programmable: Multiple settings
- LED technology: Modern
7. l'Opéra High-Fidelity Audio System
- Bombardier l'Opéra: Premium audio
- Industry-leading sound quality: Per Bombardier
- Modern technology: State-of-the-art
8. 4K Cabin Entertainment
- Two 24-inch 4K cabin displays: Industry-leading
- HDMI + USB-C connectivity: Modern
- Internal storage: Standard
- Front-row seats experience: Per Bombardier marketing
9. Steep Approach Capability
- Aspen, London City, St-Moritz capable: Standard certification
- Challenging airfield access: Operational flexibility
Cabin Interior
The Global 5500 cabin features 3 distinct living spaces in a Premium configuration:
| Cabin Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Cabin Length | 40 ft 9 in |
| Cabin Width | 7 ft 11 in (95 in - widest in class) |
| Cabin Height | 6 ft 2 in (74 in - stand-up flat floor) |
| Cabin Living Spaces | 3 distinct living spaces |
| Cabin Volume | ~1,884 cu ft |
Standard 13-Passenger Configuration
- Three Distinct Living Spaces: Club Suite, Conference Suite, Private Suite
- Up to 16 Passengers: Maximum
- Club Suite: Forward
- Conference Suite: Middle (with table)
- Private Suite: Aft (quietest, retreat for sleep)
- Forward Galley: Standard
- Multiple Lavatories: Standard
- Nuage Seats Throughout: Award-winning
Cabin Features
- Widest cabin in class: 7'11" cabin width
- 6'2" stand-up flat floor: Premium
- 40'9" cabin length: Substantial
- 2× 24-inch 4K cabin displays: Industry-leading
- HDMI + USB-C + internal storage media bay: Modern
- Soleil circadian-based lighting: Industry-most advanced
- l'Opéra high-fidelity audio: Premium
- Nuage zero-gravity seats: Award-winning
- Optional Nuage Chaise: Convertible
- 3 distinct living spaces: Premium configuration
- Cleanest, freshest air: Per Bombardier
- Modern WiFi: Standard
- Iridium Certus pole-to-pole coverage: Available
- High-speed internet: Available
Performance
Speed and Range
| Performance Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Cruise Speed | Mach 0.90 (516 kts) |
| Range (Extended October 2019) | 5,900 nm |
| Service Ceiling | 51,000 ft |
Runway Performance
- Slowest landing speeds in class: Per Bombardier
- Best wet and dry runway performance: Per Bombardier
- Steep approach capable: Aspen, London City, St-Moritz
Typical Mission Examples
- Los Angeles to Moscow (~5,400 nm) - non-stop standard
- São Paulo to Paris (~5,500 nm) - non-stop achievable
- Sydney to Honolulu (~4,420 nm) - very comfortable
- New York to Tokyo (~5,800 nm) - close to limit
- Coast-to-coast U.S.: Workhorse with substantial reserves
Engines
Two Rolls-Royce Pearl (formerly BR710 Pearl) turbofan engines, each producing 15,125 lbf of thrust (30,250 lbf total).
Key features:
- 9% more thrust than Global 5000's BR710A: Performance upgrade
- Up to 13% lower fuel burn than BR710A: Major efficiency gain
- Modern reliability: Established Rolls-Royce family
- Same engine as Global 6500: Common platform validation
Avionics: Bombardier Vision Flight Deck
Industry-leading avionics suite:
- 4 large displays: Modern integration
- Combined Vision System (CVS): Integrated EVS + SVS
- Head-Up Display (HUD): Standard
- Graphical flight planning: Standard
- Airport Moving Map (AMM): Standard
- MultiScan weather radar: Standard
- ADS-B In capability: Standard
- High-speed SATCOM: Standard
- Performance-Based Navigation (PBN): Standard
- CPDLC: Standard
Operating Costs
| Cost Item | Per Hour |
|---|---|
| Fuel (~580 gph) | $4,100 to $5,200 |
| Engine Reserve | $1,400 |
| Airframe Maintenance | $1,100 |
| Misc Variable | $500 |
| Total Variable Cost | ~$7,100 to $8,200/hr |
Annual operating budget at 450 hours: approximately $4.5 to $5.0 million all-in.
Pricing
| Year Range | New / Pre-Owned Price |
|---|---|
| 2024 to 2026 Global 5500 (Current List Q2 2025) | $46,000,000 |
| 2023 Global 5500 Equipped Price | $47,400,000 |
| 2020 to 2022 Global 5500 (Pre-Owned) | $35,000,000 to $42,000,000 |
| Pre-Owned Availability | Limited (recent production start) |
Q2 2025 factory list price: $46,000,000. 2023 equipped price: $47,400,000.
Mission Profile
Best fit profiles:
- Step-Up From Global 5000: Modern engines, extended range, refined cabin
- Long-Range Transcontinental Operations: 5,900 nm range
- Bombardier Service Network Operators: Worldwide established support
- Operators Valuing Vision Flight Deck: Industry-leading avionics
- Operators Valuing Cabin Tech: 4K entertainment, Soleil lighting, l'Opéra audio
- Steep Approach Operators: Aspen, London City, St-Moritz standard
Less suited if:
- You need 6,500+ nm range (consider Global 6500)
- You require ultra-long-range (consider Global 7500 or 8000)
- You want trijet safety (consider Falcon 8X)
- You need fly-by-wire (consider Global 7500/8000)
- You require single-pilot certification (not certified)
Pros and Cons
What the Global 5500 Does Well
- 5,900 nm range (extended +200 nm October 2019)
- Mach 0.90 max cruise (516 kts)
- 51,000 ft service ceiling
- Rolls-Royce Pearl engines (15,125 lbf each)
- 9% more thrust than Global 5000
- 13% lower fuel burn than Global 5000
- Smooth Flĕx Wing (in-air shock absorber)
- Slowest landing speeds in class
- Best wet/dry runway performance in class
- Steep approach (Aspen, London City, St-Moritz)
- 40'9" cabin length
- 7'11" cabin width (widest in class)
- 6'2" stand-up flat floor
- 3 distinct living spaces
- Nuage zero-gravity seats (award-winning)
- Optional Nuage Chaise
- Soleil circadian-based lighting (industry-most advanced)
- l'Opéra high-fidelity audio (industry-leading)
- 4K cabin entertainment (2× 24" displays)
- Bombardier Vision flight deck
- Combined Vision System (CVS)
- Head-Up Display (HUD) standard
- 92,500 lb MTOW
- 7,139 lb max payload
- Bombardier worldwide service network
- Cleanest, freshest air (per Bombardier)
- Limited pre-owned (newer fleet)
Tradeoffs to Understand
- $46M+ list price substantial
- 5,900 nm less than Global 6500's 6,600 nm
- Limited pre-owned market (recent production start)
- Two-pilot operation required
- 2'7" shorter fuselage than Global 6500
- No fly-by-wire (Global 7500/8000 have it)
- Substantial new aircraft acquisition cost
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the Global 5500 different from the Global 5000?
The Global 5500 (2020) is the modernized successor to the Global 5000 (2003-2020). Key improvements: more powerful Rolls-Royce Pearl engines (15,125 lbf, +9% over Global 5000's BR710A 14,750 lbf), 13% lower fuel burn, longer range (5,900 nm vs Global 5000's 5,200 nm, +700 nm including extension), Smooth Flĕx Wing (Mitsubishi Heavy Industries built), Vision Flight Deck with CVS and HUD, Nuage seats, Soleil lighting, l'Opéra audio, and 4K cabin entertainment.
How is the Global 5500 different from the Global 6500?
The Global 5500 and Global 6500 are sister aircraft sharing the same engines (Rolls-Royce Pearl 15,125 lbf), same cabin width (7'11"), and many systems. Key difference: the Global 5500 has a 2'7" (2.6 ft) shorter fuselage than the Global 6500, with cabin length of 40'9" vs 6500's 43'3", and range of 5,900 nm vs 6500's 6,600 nm. The 6500 carries 17 passengers max vs 5500's 16. Pricing: 5500 ~$46M vs 6500 ~$58M for 2024 model.
How is the Global 5500 different from the Global 7500?
The Global 7500 is Bombardier's revolutionary ultra-long-range flagship with substantially more capability than the 5500. The 7500 has 7,700 nm range (vs 5500's 5,900 nm), 4 distinct living spaces (vs 5500's 3), 7,000+ ft cabin altitude at FL410, GE Passport engines (17,000+ lbf), and entered service 2018. The 5500 is positioned in large-cabin/long-range segment; the 7500 is in ultra-long-range.
How far can a Global 5500 fly?
The Bombardier Global 5500 has a maximum range of 5,900 nautical miles at Mach 0.85 long-range cruise (extended from initial 5,700 nm in October 2019, an additional +200 nm). Routes like Los Angeles to Moscow and São Paulo to Paris are non-stop achievable.
Is the Global 5500 single-pilot certified?
No. The Global 5500 requires two pilots.
What engines power the Global 5500?
Two Rolls-Royce Pearl turbofan engines (renamed from BR710 Pearl), each producing 15,125 lbf of thrust. These engines provide 9% more thrust and 13% lower fuel burn than the BR710A engines on the predecessor Global 5000. The Pearl engines are also used on the larger Global 6500.
What is the Smooth Flĕx Wing?
The Smooth Flĕx Wing is Bombardier's modern optimized wing design on the Global 5500/6500, built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. It functions as an in-air shock absorber, engineered to dampen turbulence for what Bombardier claims is the industry's smoothest ride. The wing also delivers the best wet and dry runway performance and the slowest landing speeds in the class.
What is Soleil cabin lighting?
Soleil is Bombardier's industry-most advanced cabin lighting system on the Global 5500/6500/7500, featuring circadian-based programming that adjusts color temperature and intensity to support natural sleep/wake cycles. The system helps reduce jet lag and supports passenger wellness during long flights.
What is l'Opéra cabin audio?
l'Opéra is Bombardier's industry-leading high-fidelity audio system on the Global 5500/6500/7500. It provides premium cabin sound quality designed for music appreciation, movies, and conferencing. Paired with the 4K cabin entertainment displays, l'Opéra delivers a premium sensory experience.
The Bottom Line
The Bombardier Global 5500 represents the modernized successor to the proven Global 5000, delivering 5,900 nm range (extended +200 nm October 2019), Rolls-Royce Pearl engines with 9% more thrust and 13% lower fuel burn than predecessor, Vision Flight Deck with Combined Vision System and HUD standard, Nuage zero-gravity seats (award-winning), Soleil circadian-based lighting (industry-most advanced), l'Opéra high-fidelity audio (industry-leading), and 4K cabin entertainment. As the 2'7" shorter sibling to the Global 6500, the 5500 offers Bombardier large-cabin sophistication at substantially attainable pricing ($46M Q2 2025 list vs 6500's $58M+). With Smooth Flĕx Wing technology, steep approach capability (Aspen, London City, St-Moritz), and the widest cabin in class (7'11"), the 5500 represents Bombardier's mid-range large-cabin flagship. Limited pre-owned market reflects recent production start (June 2020 service entry). The 5500 is positioned as Bombardier's strategic large-cabin offering between Challenger 3500 (super-mid) and Global 7500 (ultra-long-range).
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Related Aircraft Guides:
- Bombardier Global 5000: Direct Predecessor (BR710A Engines, 5,200 nm)
- Bombardier Global 6500: 2'7" Longer Sibling (6,600 nm Range)
- Bombardier Global 7500: Ultra-Long-Range Successor (7,700 nm, GE Passport)
- Bombardier Global 8000: Ultra-Long-Range Variant
- Bombardier Challenger 3500: Smaller Super-Midsize Sibling
- Dassault Falcon 8X: Direct Trijet Competitor (6,450 nm)
The Bombardier Global 5500 is currently in active production. Aircraft available through Bombardier and authorized brokers. Specifications accurate as of 2026.