Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G400 vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G600 vs Gulfstream G650er vs Gulfstream G700 vs Gulfstream G800 1
The Gulfstream G280 is the smallest of this set, a super‑midsize jet typically suited to about 8–10 passengers with transatlantic-capable range around 3,600 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G400 steps up into the large‑cabin class, generally accommodating roughly 10–14 passengers with about 4,200 nautical miles of range. The Gulfstream G500 and G600 are long‑range large‑cabin jets; the G500 commonly carries about 12–16 passengers for roughly 5,300 nautical miles, while the larger G600 typically seats about 13–17 passengers and reaches about 6,600 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G650ER is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin aircraft, often configured for about 14–18 passengers with roughly 7,500 nautical miles of range. The Gulfstream G700 is the newer flagship‑class, ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin jet, typically around 14–19 passengers with about 7,750 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G800 is also ultra‑long‑range and optimized for range leadership, typically around 12–18 passengers with about 8,000 nautical miles.
| Spec | Gulfstream G280 | Gulfstream G400 | Gulfstream G500 | Gulfstream G600 | Gulfstream G650ER | Gulfstream G700 | Gulfstream G800 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 15 |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | G280 | G400 | G500 | G600 | G650ER | G700 | G750 |
| 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 | 982 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $24,900,000 | 34500000 | $47,500,000 | $58,500,000 | $60,000,000 | $78,000,000 | 71500000 |
| 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 | — |