Gulfstream G400/G500/G600

This article is about the new G400 and G500. For the earlier G400 based on the GIV and G500 based on the GV-SP, see Gulfstream IV and Gulfstream G550.
G400 / G500 / G600
G600 test aircraft in flight
Role Business jet
National origin United States
Manufacturer Gulfstream Aerospace
First flight G500: May 18, 2015[1]
G600: December 17, 2016[2]
Introduction G500: September 27, 2018[3]
G600: August 8, 2019[4]
Status In service
Produced 2014–present
Number built G400: 1 prototype, as of April 2023[5]
G500: 125+ as of April 2024[6]
G600: 130+ as of Feb. 2024[7]

The Gulfstream G400, G500, and G600 (GVII[8]) are American twin-engine business jets designed and produced by Gulfstream Aerospace. The aircraft are designated Gulfstream GVII-G500 and GVII-G600 in their type certificate.[8]

The two larger models were unveiled on October 14, 2014 and the smaller G400 was unveiled on October 4, 2021. The G500 was first delivered on September 27, 2018, and the longer G600 was first delivered August 8, 2019. The G500 will replace the G450 while the larger G600 will succeed the G550. The smaller G400 meanwhile has not yet been certified, and is not expected to go into production until 2025.[9]

Powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW800 turbofans, the 79,600 lb (36.1 t)[10] MTOW G500 has a range of 5,300 nautical miles [nmi] (9,800 km; 6,100 mi) while the 94,600 lb (42.9 t)[11] G600 can cover 6,600 nmi (12,220 km) at a speed of Mach 0.85.

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  5. ^ "An update on Gulfstream G400 development with US tour announced". Globair.com. April 14, 2023.
  6. ^ "GULFSTREAM G500 RETURNS TO AERO FRIEDRICHSHAFEN". Gulfstream. April 9, 2024.
  7. ^ "GULFSTREAM G700 TO MAKE SINGAPORE AIRSHOW DEBUT". Gulfstream. February 8, 2024.
  8. ^ a b "Type Certificate Date Sheet No. T00021AT, Revision 7". Federal Aviation Administration. August 9, 2021. Retrieved 2022-12-17.
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