Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G400 vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G600 vs Gulfstream G650er vs Gulfstream G700 vs Gulfstream Gv
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 intercontinental missions. The Gulfstream G400 steps up into the large‑cabin class, generally accommodating around 10–12 passengers and offering about 4,200 nautical miles, bridging midsize efficiency and true long‑range capability. The Gulfstream G500 and G600 are long‑range, large‑cabin jets; the G500 commonly carries about 12–14 passengers and reaches roughly 5,300 nautical miles, while the larger G600 typically seats about 12–16 and stretches to about 6,600 nautical miles. The G650ER is an ultra‑long‑range flagship, usually configured for about 14–19 passengers, with approximately 7,500 nautical miles, enabling many nonstop city pairs worldwide. The Gulfstream G700 is the newest ultra‑long‑range, ultra‑large‑cabin model, often carrying about 13–19 passengers, with about 7,750 nautical miles, emphasizing maximum cabin space and the longest reach 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 |