| The Bombardier BD-700 Global Express is a long | | | | maximum takeoff weight is 98,000 lb. |
| range, high speed aircraft which can fly between any | | | | The Global Express XRS is an improved version of |
| two points in the world with only one fuel stop. | | | | the original aircraft, offering higher cruising speeds, |
| Designed by Bombardier in 1991, it is a direct | | | | increased range, and improved cabin layout and |
| competitor to long ranged aircraft like the Airbus | | | | lighting. Such features, in addition to the multiple |
| Corporate Jet, the Boeing Business Jet and the | | | | luxurious configurations that can be custom ordered, |
| Gulfstream G550. The Global Express was officially | | | | make it a perfect choice for business people |
| launched in 1993, and first flew on October 13, 1996. | | | | worldwide. The range increase is achieved by the |
| The Global Express in most cases is a corporate or | | | | addition of a 1,486 lb fuel tank at the wing root. |
| VIP jet, although it has been modified for military | | | | Bombardier reports that improved computer systems |
| purposes. Its long range is ideal for either worldwide | | | | and mechanical refinements make this version quicker |
| civil operations or military missions. Powered by two | | | | to refuel, saving up to 15 minutes on refueling stops. |
| Rolls-Royce Deutschland BR710A2-20 turbofans, this | | | | The addition of the XRS to the name is said to be a |
| aircraft has a cruising speed of 0.85 Mach, a | | | | mere brand strategy. The Global 5000, on the other |
| maximum cruising speed of 0.89 Mach and a ceiling of | | | | hand, is a shortened version of the Global Express |
| 51,000 ft. ceiling, which is a factor of high importance | | | | XRS built on the same production line. |
| on the design of its subsequent models. There are | | | | The military version of the Global Express is the |
| three main versions of the original Global Express: the | | | | Sentinel R1 of the Royal Air Force. It carries the |
| Global Express XRS, the Global 5000 and the Sentinel | | | | Raytheon Airborne Stand-Off Radar (ASTOR) and |
| R1. | | | | provides battlefield surveillance, similar to the United |
| The Global Express is crewed by two pilots. It's able | | | | States Air Force's Boeing 707 JOINTSTARS aircraft. |
| to carry 8 to 19 passengers, depending on the | | | | The high operating ceiling was the main factor in |
| configuration of the aircraft. The fuselage has a | | | | selecting this aircraft. Even with several modifications, |
| length of 99 ft 5 in, a height of 24 ft 10 in and a | | | | the aircraft is still able to fly higher than the |
| wingspan of 94 ft. The empty weight is directly | | | | JOINTSTARS, which allows for a larger area for the |
| related to the version (civil or military) and the | | | | radar to search. |