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Gulfstream G650

Gulfstream

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Ultra-long-range business jet setting speed and range records.

First flight

2009

Category

Business jet

Seating

11–19 passengers

Range

12,964 km

Engines

Two Rolls-Royce BR725 A1-12 turbofans

Status

In production

The Gulfstream G650 is an ultra-long-range, large-cabin business jet developed by Gulfstream Aerospace, a subsidiary of General Dynamics. It was designed to offer exceptional range, speed, and cabin comfort for private and corporate operators worldwide. The aircraft is capable of flying at Mach 0.925, making it one of the fastest civil aircraft in production. With a range of up to 12,964 km (6,000 nautical miles) at Mach 0.85, it can connect city pairs such as New York to Tokyo or Los Angeles to London nonstop. The G650 features a wide, stand-up cabin with large oval windows, advanced avionics including the Gulfstream PlaneView II flight deck, and Rolls-Royce BR725 engines. It has earned numerous speed records and is regarded as a benchmark in the ultra-long-range business aviation segment.

Notable operators

Operated primarily by private individuals, corporations, charter companies, and government entities rather than commercial airlines.

Notable facts

›Achieved a maximum operating speed of Mach 0.925, among the fastest for civil aircraft.
›Set 22 city-pair speed records after entering service.
›Features one of the largest cabins in its class with a stand-up height of 6 feet 3 inches.
›FAA certification was achieved in 2012, with first deliveries the same year.
›The G650ER variant, introduced in 2014, offers an extended range of up to 13,890 km.