Gulfstream G400 vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G600 vs Gulfstream G650er vs Gulfstream G700
The Gulfstream G400 sits in the large-cabin category and is positioned as the shortest-range option in this group, with a typical maximum range around 4,200 nautical miles and seating commonly in the high single digits to low teens depending on layout. The Gulfstream G500 and G600 are long-range, large-cabin jets, with the G500 offering roughly 5,300 nautical miles and the larger G600 about 6,600 nautical miles; both are usually configured for about 10–16 passengers. The Gulfstream G650ER is an ultra-long-range, large-cabin aircraft, widely known for about 7,500 nautical miles of range and typical seating around 11–18. The Gulfstream G700 is the newest, flagship ultra-long-range model in this set, offering about 7,750 nautical miles and generally the highest passenger capacity, often configured around 12–19. Overall, capability steps up from G400 to G500 to G600, then to the ultra-long-range G650ER and G700, with cabin size and typical passenger counts generally increasing along the same progression.
| Spec | Gulfstream G400 | Gulfstream G500 | Gulfstream G600 | Gulfstream G650ER | Gulfstream G700 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Min Crew | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | G400 | G500 | G600 | G650ER | G700 |
| Max Range (nm) | 4200 | 5200 | 6500 | 7500 | 7500 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 30650 | 30650 | 40560 | 49500 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | 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) | 539 | 516 | 516 | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | 34500000 | $47,500,000 | $58,500,000 | $60,000,000 | $78,000,000 |
| Cockpit | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 9.00 | $ 9.28 | $ 9.39 | — |
| Certification | — | In Development | FAA | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.90 | $ 0.93 | $ 0.78 | — |
| OEM Verification | — | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 4,644 | $ 4,789 | $ 4,844 | — |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | — | No | Yes | Yes | Optional |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | — | 12 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | Galley | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 31900 | 31900 | 31900 | — |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Model | — | PW814GA | PW815GA | BR725 A1-12 | Pearl 700 |
| TBO (hrs) | — | 10000 | 10000 | On-Condition | On Condition |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 15144 | 15680 | 16900 | 18250 |
| No. of Engines | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | — | 91.2 | 96.1 | 99.8 | 109.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 86.3 | 94.1 | 99.6 | 103 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 7.6 | 7.6 | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.25 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 41.5 | 45.2 | 46.9 | 56.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | — | 25.5 | 25.3 | 25.7 | 25.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.7 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 26.3 | 30.2 | 32.7 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 230 | 230 | 235 | 195 |