Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G400 vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G550 vs Gulfstream G600 vs Gulfstream G650er vs Gulfstream G700
The Gulfstream G280 is a super‑midsize business jet, typically seating about 8–10 passengers, with roughly 3,600 nautical miles of range, aimed at efficient transcontinental missions. The Gulfstream G400 steps into the large‑cabin class with a higher comfort and space level, generally accommodating around 10–12 passengers and offering about 4,200 nautical miles of range. The Gulfstream G500 and G600 are long‑range large‑cabin jets: the G500 commonly carries about 12 passengers with around 5,300 nautical miles of range, while the larger G600 often seats about 12–16 with roughly 6,600 nautical miles, enabling more city‑pairs nonstop. The Gulfstream G650ER is an ultra‑long‑range flagship‑class aircraft, typically 14–18 passengers, with about 7,500 nautical miles of range for the longest intercontinental routes. The Gulfstream G700 is the newest ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin model, generally configured for about 13–19 passengers, with around 7,750 nautical miles of range and the most expansive cabin among these options.
| 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 |