Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G400 vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G600 vs Gulfstream G650er vs Gulfstream G700 vs Gulfstream G800
The Gulfstream G280 is a super‑midsize jet, suited to shorter intercontinental missions, with roughly 3,600 nautical miles of range and typically carrying about 8–10 passengers. The Gulfstream G400 moves into the large‑cabin class, offering longer reach at about 4,200 nautical miles and generally seating around 10–12. The G500 and G600 are long‑range, large‑cabin jets; the G500 is around 5,300 nautical miles and commonly configured for about 12–14 passengers, while the larger G600 stretches to about 6,600 nautical miles with similar typical seating but more space. The G650ER is an ultra‑long‑range flagship of its generation at about 7,500 nautical miles, usually carrying about 14–16. The G700 is the newest ultra‑long‑range, large‑cabin model at about 7,750 nautical miles, often configured for roughly 14–19. The G800 is the longest‑range Gulfstream, about 8,000 nautical miles, with typical seating similar to the G650ER/G700 (around 14–19) depending on layout.
| 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 |