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Bombardier Global Express

Bombardier · GLEX

Small+-category jet with 2 engines that reaches FL510, well above most traffic. Cruises at Mach 0.85. Climbs well at 3,600 fpm.

2x JetSmall+RECAT DFL510 ceilingILS capable

Bombardier Global Express

Photo: Roland Nussbaumer · GFDL · Wikimedia Commons

Performance

ParameterValue
Engines2 x Jet
Weight classSmall+ (S+)
RECAT-EU categoryD (Upper medium)
Service ceiling51,000 ft (FL510)
Max climb rate3,600 fpm
Max descent rate3,000 fpm

Speed envelope

Speeds are approximate true airspeed (TAS). At cruise altitude, the Mach number is the governing limit where shown.

ParameterValue
Minimum speed120 kts
Landing speed130 kts
Cruise speedM0.85 (~487 kts TAS)
Maximum speedM0.88 (~505 kts TAS)

Runway requirements

Field lengths used in the simulation for takeoff/landing calculations.

ParameterValue
Takeoff field length10,329 ft / 1.70 nm / 3,148 m
Landing field length4,861 ft / 0.80 nm / 1,482 m

Equipment

CapabilityStatus
ILS approachesYes
Fix navigationYes
SRS category3
LAHSO category7

Where you'll see it

The Bombardier Global Express is a business jet that operates worldwide. You'll see corporate traffic like this in most center and approach airspaces, often requesting direct routing and higher altitudes.


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