Gulfstream G650

The ultra-long-range jet built for high-speed intercontinental travel.

Overview

Gulfstream United States ICAO: GLF6 2011–Onward Active $65 million (2013)

The Gulfstream G650 entered service in the early 2010s as a flagship business jet. Designed for long-range missions and high cruise speeds, it became one of the most capable aircraft in its class. The model set new performance benchmarks.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
2 × Rolls Royce BR 725- A1-12
Engine type
Turbofan
Thrust
2 × 16,100 lbf · 72 kN
Avionics
Honeywell PlaneView 2 Cockpit
Wing tips
No winglets
Seats
19
Crew
Cabin width
8 ft 2 in  ·  2.49 m
Cabin height
6 ft 3 in  ·  1.91 m
Cabin length
46 ft 10 in  ·  14.27 m
Exterior length
99 ft 9 in  ·  30.40 m
Tail height
25 ft 8 in  ·  7.82 m
Fuselage diameter
8 ft 6 in  ·  2.60 m
Wing span
99 ft 7 in  ·  30.35 m
Baggage volume
195 ft³  ·  5.5 m³
Gross weight
Empty weight
Max takeoff weight
99,500 lb  ·  45,200 kg
Max landing weight
83,500 lb  ·  37,900 kg
Max payload
6,500 lb  ·  2,950 kg
Fuel capacity
6,600 gal · 25,000 L · 20,000 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
516 kt  ·  594 mph  ·  956 km/h
Maximum speed
Cruise speed
Approach speed
110 kt  ·  127 mph  ·  204 km/h
Range
7,000 nm  ·  8,060 mi  ·  12,960 km
Fuel burn
1.06 nm/gal  ·  0.52 km/L
Ceiling
51,000 ft  ·  15,500 m
Rate of climb
4,000 ft/min  ·  20 m/s
Takeoff distance
5,850 ft  ·  1,790 m
Landing distance
2,700 ft  ·  820 m
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‘M-ABJL’ Gulfstream G650

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Operational Context

Gulfstream G650 — ultra-long-range business jet

The G650 first flew in 2009 and entered service in 2012. It introduced advanced avionics and aerodynamic refinements. The aircraft was engineered for extended nonstop intercontinental routes.

Two Rolls-Royce BR725 turbofan engines producing approximately 16,900 pounds of thrust (75 kN) each power the jet. Cruise speed approaches Mach 0.90. Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 99,000 pounds (44,906 kg), with range near 7,000 nautical miles (12,964 km).

The G650 has become a benchmark in ultra-long-range business aviation. It is widely used by corporate and government operators. The aircraft remains in production in updated variants.

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