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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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