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Aircraft Stats:

Powerplant: 2 x Rolls-Royce Deutschland BR710A2-20 turbofans, 14,750 lbf (65.5 kN) each
Speed: 907 kph, 564mph mph
Range: 11 390km, 7,080miles
Seats: 4+19
Length: 30.3m, 99ft 5in
Span: 28.65m, 0ft
Empty Weight: 22 600kg, 49,750lb
Max T/O Weight: 44 500kg, 99,500lb
Period of Service: 2011 - Current

Weapons:
None specified

Squadrons:
21 Squadron

Attrition:
No incidents found

Global Express XRS

Status: Current
Manufacturer: Bombardier
Country of Manufacture: Canada
Role: VIP Transport
 
Description:

The Bombardier Global Express XRS is an ultra long range corporate and VIP high speed jet aircraft produced by Bombardier Aerospace. The Global Express XRS offers higher cruise speed, increased range, improved cabin layout and lighting compared to the original Global Express.

A contract was signed in April 2011 for the lease of one aircraft which entered service in July 2011.


Images:

Global Express XRS demonstrator in flight.