The story
The Global Express line first flew in 1996 and grew into the Global 6000 (2012, with the Vision flight deck) and the Global 6500 (2019, with a new wing and Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 engines). Up to 6,600 nautical miles and 17 passengers. Air forces use it too, from the US Air Force's E-11A to the GlobalEye radar aircraft flown by the UAE.
The US Air Force's E-11A is a Global 6000 that works as a flying radio relay, linking units whose radios can't otherwise reach each other.
Quick answers
How do you identify a Global 6000/6500?
Long, slim fuselage, T-tail, two big Rolls-Royce engines on the rear fuselage and upturned winglets. About 99 ft long; a much longer Global with more windows is a 7500, a slightly shorter one is a 5000/5500.
What does a Global 6000/6500 sound like?
BR710 or Pearl 15 — ultra-smooth long-range turbofan.
How fast is the Global 6000/6500?
Top speed is Mach 0.90.
How many passengers does the Global 6000/6500 carry?
Up to 17.
How far can the Global 6000/6500 fly?
Range is about 6,600 nmi.
How big is the Global 6000/6500?
It is 99 ft 5 in long and 94 ft 0 in across the wings.
When did the Global 6000/6500 first fly?
Its first flight was in 1996.
How many Global 6000/6500s have been built?
800+ (whole Global Express family) built.
How rare is a Global 6000/6500 in Bogey?
UNCOMMON. Not rare, but not every day either. Worth looking up for. Your first Global 6000/6500 catch is worth 50 points.
