Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G400 vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G600
The Gulfstream G280 is a super-midsize business jet, typically accommodating about 8 to 10 passengers, and is optimized for shorter intercontinental missions with a range around 3,600 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G400 sits in the large-cabin, long-range category, carrying roughly 10 to 12 passengers and extending capability to about 4,200 nautical miles, making it a step up in cabin volume and mission length. The Gulfstream G500 is a large-cabin, long-range jet with a typical load of about 12 passengers and a range near 5,300 nautical miles, supporting more transcontinental and select transoceanic city pairs. The Gulfstream G600 is also a large-cabin, long-range aircraft, usually configured for about 12 to 14 passengers, and pushes range further to roughly 6,600 nautical miles, enabling more nonstop intercontinental routes. Overall, the progression from G280 to G600 reflects increasing cabin size and comfort, higher typical passenger loads, and steadily expanding range for longer nonstop missions.
| Spec | Gulfstream G280 | Gulfstream G400 | Gulfstream G500 | Gulfstream G600 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | — | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.57 | — | $ 9.00 | $ 9.28 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | G280 | G400 | G500 | G600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | — | In Development | FAA |
| Max Range (nm) | 3600 | 4200 | 5200 | 6500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.82 | — | $ 0.90 | $ 0.93 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | — | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15550 | 30650 | 30650 | 40560 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | — | 10 | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,168 | — | $ 4,644 | $ 4,789 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 481 | 539 | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $24,900,000 | 34500000 | $47,500,000 | $58,500,000 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | — | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | — | 4 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | No | — | No | Yes |
| Jump Seat | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | 10 | — | 12 | 12 |
| Galley Location | FWD | — | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | — | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.2 | — | 10.7 | 10.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | — | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | — | 10 | 10 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 25000 | — | 31900 | 31900 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 5800 | — | — | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HTF7250G | — | PW814GA | PW815GA |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | — | 10000 | 10000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 17 | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7624 | — | 15144 | 15680 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | — | 2 | 2 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 66.9 | — | 91.2 | 96.1 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 63 | — | 86.3 | 94.1 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | 0.3 | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 6.9 | — | 7.6 | 7.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.3 | — | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.9 | — | 41.5 | 45.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 21.4 | — | 25.5 | 25.3 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.4 | — | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 17.7 | — | 26.3 | 30.2 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 154 | — | 230 | 230 |