Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G400 vs Gulfstream G450 vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G600 vs Gulfstream G650er vs Gulfstream G700
The Gulfstream G280 is a super‑midsize jet, typically seating about 8–10 passengers, with roughly 3,600 nautical miles of range, suited to shorter transcontinental missions. The G400 moves into the large‑cabin class, generally configured for about 10–12 passengers, with about 4,200 nautical miles of range. The G500 and G600 are also large‑cabin, long‑range aircraft; the G500 commonly carries around 12 passengers with about 5,300 nautical miles of range, while the larger G600 often seats about 12–14 with roughly 6,600 nautical miles of range. The G650ER is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin flagship, typically accommodating about 14–18 passengers, with about 7,500 nautical miles of range. The G700 is Gulfstream’s newest ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin model, usually configured for about 14–19 passengers, offering about 7,750 nautical miles of range and the greatest cabin volume in this group.
| Spec | Gulfstream G280 | Gulfstream G400 | Gulfstream G500 | Gulfstream G600 | Gulfstream G650ER | Gulfstream G700 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.57 | — | $ 9.00 | $ 9.28 | $ 9.39 | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | G280 | G400 | G500 | G600 | G650ER | G700 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | — | In Development | FAA | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 3600 | 4200 | 5200 | 6500 | 7500 | 7500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.82 | — | $ 0.90 | $ 0.93 | $ 0.78 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | — | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15550 | 30650 | 30650 | 40560 | 49500 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | — | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,168 | — | $ 4,644 | $ 4,789 | $ 4,844 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 481 | 539 | 516 | 516 | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $24,900,000 | 34500000 | $47,500,000 | $58,500,000 | $60,000,000 | $78,000,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | No | — | No | Yes | Yes | Optional |
| Jump Seat | No | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | 10 | — | 12 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
| Galley Location | FWD | — | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | — | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.2 | — | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | — | Galley | Galley | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | — | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 25000 | — | 31900 | 31900 | 31900 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 5800 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Model | HTF7250G | — | PW814GA | PW815GA | BR725 A1-12 | Pearl 700 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | — | 10000 | 10000 | On-Condition | On Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 17 | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7624 | — | 15144 | 15680 | 16900 | 18250 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 66.9 | — | 91.2 | 96.1 | 99.8 | 109.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 63 | — | 86.3 | 94.1 | 99.6 | 103 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | 0.3 | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 6.9 | — | 7.6 | 7.6 | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.3 | — | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.25 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.9 | — | 41.5 | 45.2 | 46.9 | 56.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 21.4 | — | 25.5 | 25.3 | 25.7 | 25.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.4 | — | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.7 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 17.7 | — | 26.3 | 30.2 | 32.7 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 154 | — | 230 | 230 | 235 | 195 |