Bombardier Global 7500
Bombardier · Canada · first flew 2016 · light aircraft
The Bombardier Global 7500 is the largest purpose-built business jet, with two rear-fuselage turbofans, a long swept wing and a T-tail, offering ultra-long-range four-cabin comfort.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, swept |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × turbofan, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 33.71 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | T-tail |
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Spot it by:
- Largest purpose-built bizjet
- Highly swept wing
- T-tail with rear engines
Identify it by the very long fuselage with four cabin zones, a high-aspect swept wing and a tall T-tail above two rear-mounted engines. It is noticeably larger than most other business jets on the ramp.
Specifications
- The Bombardier Global 7500 has a length of 33.71 m (111 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 31.79 m (104 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 982 km/h (610 mph).
- Typical crew: 2-4 (up to 19 pax).
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History
First flown in 2016 and entering service in 2018, the Global 7500 extended Bombardier's Global family with a new wing and a four-zone cabin. It set records for range and is among the longest-legged business jets in service.
Variants
The closely related Global 8000 development pushes range and speed further while sharing the same airframe and cabin concept. Both sit at the top of Bombardier's Global line.
Where you'll see it
In the UK the Global 7500 operates from Farnborough and London Luton on corporate and charter missions, exploiting its range to link Britain non-stop with distant destinations worldwide. Its large cabin makes it a favourite for long intercontinental trips.
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