Gulfstream G400 vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G600 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Gulfstream G800 1
All five are Gulfstream large-cabin business jets, but they span “super-midsize” through “ultra-long-range” categories. The Gulfstream G400 sits at the smaller end as a large-cabin/super-midsize-class jet, designed for transcontinental missions with a typical published range around 4,200 nautical miles and a usual passenger load roughly in the 8–12 range. Stepping up, the Gulfstream G500 is a long-range large-cabin aircraft at about 5,300 nautical miles, typically carrying around 8–16 passengers depending on layout. The Gulfstream G600 is a larger, longer-range large-cabin jet at about 6,600 nautical miles, commonly configured for roughly 10–16 passengers. The Gulfstream G700 moves into the flagship ultra-long-range category, offering very large cabin volume and about 7,750 nautical miles of range, with typical configurations around 10–19 passengers. The Gulfstream G800 focuses on maximum range in the line, an ultra-long-range large-cabin jet at about 8,000 nautical miles, generally accommodating a similar roughly 10–19 passenger range depending on cabin configuration and mission.
| Spec | Gulfstream G400 | Gulfstream G500 | Gulfstream G600 | Gulfstream G700 | Gulfstream G800 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Min Crew | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — |
| Total Seats | 12 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 15 |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | G400 | G500 | G600 | G700 | G750 |
| Max Range (nm) | 4200 | 5200 | 6500 | 7500 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 30650 | 30650 | 40560 | — | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | — |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 539 | 516 | 516 | 516 | 982 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | 34500000 | $47,500,000 | $58,500,000 | $78,000,000 | 71500000 |
| Cockpit | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | — |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 9.00 | $ 9.28 | — | — |
| Certification | — | In Development | FAA | In Development | — |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.90 | $ 0.93 | — | — |
| OEM Verification | — | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 10 | 10 | 12 | — |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 4,644 | $ 4,789 | — | — |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | — |
| Min Crew | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | — |
| Crew Rest | — | No | Yes | Optional | — |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Total Seats | — | 12 | 12 | 16 | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 19 | 19 | 19 | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 10.7 | 10.7 | — | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | Galley | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 10 | 10 | 12 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 31900 | 31900 | — | — |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | — | Yes | Yes | — | — |
| Model | — | PW814GA | PW815GA | Pearl 700 | — |
| TBO (hrs) | — | 10000 | 10000 | On Condition | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 15144 | 15680 | 18250 | — |
| No. of Engines | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | — | 91.2 | 96.1 | 109.9 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 86.3 | 94.1 | 103 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 7.6 | 7.6 | 8.2 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.25 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 41.5 | 45.2 | 56.9 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | — | 25.5 | 25.3 | 25.4 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 6.1 | 6.1 | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 26.3 | 30.2 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 230 | 230 | 195 | — |