Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G650er vs Gulfstream G700
The Gulfstream G280 is a super-midsize business jet, suited to shorter intercontinental missions with an approximate range around 3,600 nautical miles and a typical passenger load of about 8 to 10 (up to roughly 10). The Gulfstream G500 moves into the large-cabin class, offering more cabin volume and longer legs, with range about 5,300 nautical miles and typically 10 to 14 passengers (often up to about 19). The Gulfstream G650ER is an ultra-long-range large-cabin jet optimized for nonstop global city pairs, reaching about 7,500 nautical miles and commonly carrying 12 to 16 passengers (up to about 19). The Gulfstream G700 is Gulfstream’s newer flagship ultra-long-range large-cabin aircraft, combining very high speed with the largest Gulfstream cabin, with range about 7,750 nautical miles and typical seating around 12 to 16 passengers (with high-density layouts up to about 19). Overall, capability and cabin size step up from G280 to G500, then to the intercontinental G650ER and G700.
| Spec | Gulfstream G280 | Gulfstream G500 | Gulfstream G650ER | Gulfstream G700 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.57 | $ 9.00 | $ 9.39 | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | G280 | G500 | G650ER | G700 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 3600 | 5200 | 7500 | 7500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.82 | $ 0.90 | $ 0.78 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15550 | 30650 | 49500 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 10 | 12 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,168 | $ 4,644 | $ 4,844 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 481 | 516 | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $24,900,000 | $47,500,000 | $60,000,000 | $78,000,000 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | Yes | Optional |
| Jump Seat | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.2 | 10.7 | 10.7 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 10 | 12 | 12 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 25000 | 31900 | 31900 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 5800 | — | — | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Model | HTF7250G | PW814GA | BR725 A1-12 | Pearl 700 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 10000 | On-Condition | On Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 17 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7624 | 15144 | 16900 | 18250 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 66.9 | 91.2 | 99.8 | 109.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 63 | 86.3 | 99.6 | 103 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | 0.3 | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 6.9 | 7.6 | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.3 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.25 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.9 | 41.5 | 46.9 | 56.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 21.4 | 25.5 | 25.7 | 25.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.4 | 6.1 | 6.7 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 17.7 | 26.3 | 32.7 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 154 | 230 | 235 | 195 |