Gulfstream G650/G700/G800

G650
Gulfstream Aerospace G650 with landing gear and flaps down on an approach
Role Business jet
National origin United States
Manufacturer Gulfstream Aerospace
First flight November 25, 2009
Status In production
Produced 2008–present
Number built G650[ER]: 560 as of May 2024[1]
G700: 53 as of Apr. 2024[2]

The Gulfstream G650 is a large business jet produced by Gulfstream Aerospace.[3] The model is designated Gulfstream GVI in its type certificate.[4] The aircraft can be configured to carry from 11 to 18 passengers over a range of 7,000 nautical miles [nmi] (13,000 km; 8,100 mi) at a top speed of Mach 0.925 (530.6 kn; 982.7 km/h; 610.6 mph). The aircraft is powered by two Rolls-Royce BR725 turbofans, mounted on the rear fuselage. Gulfstream began the G650 program in 2005 and revealed it to the public in 2008. The G650ER is an extended-range version of the G650, adding about 500 nmi (930 km; 580 mi) by modifying the fuel system, an upgrade offered for existing G650 aircraft.[5]

At its introduction, the G650 was the company's largest and fastest business jet, until being surpassed by the G700. Introduced in October 2019, the G700 stretched the airframe by 10 feet (3.0 m) and increased its top speed to Mach 0.935 (536.3 kn; 993.3 km/h; 617.2 mph) using a new wing and improved Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines.

A fourth variant, the G800 was announced in October 2021. The new aircraft is the same size as the G650 but uses the improved wing and Pearl 700 engines from the G700.

The aircraft project was named the 2014 winner of the Collier Trophy, for having "strengthened business aviation through significant technological advancements in aircraft performance, cabin comfort, and safety."[6] The 300th was delivered in April 2018, just over five years since introduction in December 2012.[7] The 400th was delivered in December 2019, seven years after the type's introduction.[8] The 500th was delivered by Gulfstream's Appleton completions facility in September 2022.[9]

  1. ^ "Gulfstream G650 and G650ER surpass 1 million flight hours" (Press release). Gulfstream. May 16, 2024.
  2. ^ "Globe-girdling Gulfstream G700 Gets FAA Greenlight | AIN".
  3. ^ "Gulfstream Introduces the All-New Gulfstream G650" Archived 2013-10-29 at the Wayback Machine. Gulfstream, March 13, 2008.
  4. ^ "Type Certificate Data Sheet No. T.00015AT, Revision 19, Gulfstream GVI". Federal Aviation Administration. November 26, 2021. Retrieved December 17, 2022.
  5. ^ "Long Range Jets". Airstream Jets. Archived from the original on November 17, 2015. Retrieved November 13, 2015.
  6. ^ Kauh, Elaine (March 12, 2015). "Gulfstream G650 Wins 2014 Collier Trophy". AVweb. Retrieved March 13, 2015.
  7. ^ "Gulfstream delivers 300th G650" (Press release). Gulfstream. April 11, 2018.
  8. ^ "Gulfstream Delivers 400TH Aircraft From Industry-Leading G650 Family" (Press release). Gulfstream. December 5, 2019. Archived from the original on December 7, 2019. Retrieved December 7, 2019.
  9. ^ "Gulfstream Delivers 500th Aircraft in G650 Family" (Press release). Gulfstream. September 26, 2022. Archived from the original on November 20, 2022.