Gulfstream G500

The large-cabin jet built for long-range efficiency and advanced flight controls.

Overview

Gulfstream United States ICAO: GLF5 2014–Present Active $46.5 million (2019)

The Gulfstream G500 is a large-cabin business jet introduced in 2018. Designed with advanced avionics and aerodynamic efficiency, it serves intercontinental missions. The aircraft shares technology with newer Gulfstream models.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
2 × Pratt & Whitney PW814GA
Engine type
Turbofan
Thrust
2 × 14,000 lbf · 62 kN
Avionics
Honeywell Primus Epic
Wing tips
No winglets
Seats
19
Crew
—
Cabin width
7 ft 11 in  ·  2.41 m
Cabin height
6 ft 4 in  ·  1.93 m
Cabin length
41 ft 6 in  ·  12.65 m
Exterior length
91 ft 2 in  ·  27.79 m
Tail height
25 ft 8 in  ·  7.82 m
Fuselage diameter
—
Wing span
87 ft 1 in  ·  26.55 m
Baggage volume
—
Gross weight
—
Empty weight
—
Max takeoff weight
77,000 lb  ·  34,900 kg
Max landing weight
64,500 lb  ·  29,200 kg
Max payload
5,500 lb  ·  2,500 kg
Fuel capacity
3,450 gal · 13,100 L · 10,500 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
566 kt  ·  651 mph  ·  1,048 km/h
Maximum speed
—
Cruise speed
—
Approach speed
—
Range
5,200 nm  ·  5,980 mi  ·  9,630 km
Fuel burn
—
Ceiling
51,000 ft  ·  15,500 m
Rate of climb
3,950 ft/min  ·  20 m/s
Takeoff distance
5,200 ft  ·  1,590 m
Landing distance
3,100 ft  ·  950 m
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Gulfstream G500 nose

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Operational Context

Gulfstream G500 — large-cabin long-range business jet

The G500 first flew in 2015 and entered service in 2018. It features a new wing design and the Symmetry Flight Deck with active control sidesticks. The aircraft offers a spacious cabin with multiple living zones.

Powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW814GA turbofan engines producing approximately 15,144 pounds of thrust (67.4 kN) each, the G500 cruises at up to Mach 0.90, approximately 516 knots (956 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 79,600 pounds (36,106 kg). Range exceeds 5,200 nautical miles (9,630 km).

The G500 provides long-range capability with reduced operating costs compared with larger jets. It competes in the large-cabin segment of business aviation. The aircraft remains a key model in Gulfstream’s lineup.

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