Gulfstream G550
Turbofan • twin engine • Low Wing • Retractable gear
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Mission Profile
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- High-Altitude
- Pressurization
- Multi-Engine
- Instrument
488
KTAS
Cruise Speed
19
Occupants
6750
nm
Max Range
2901
lbs
Wet Payload
About the Gulfstream G550
The Gulfstream G550 is a refined version of the G-V (GV-SP) and remains one of the most respected ultra-long-range jets in the world. For a GA buyer stepping into the global arena, it offers a legendary 6,750 nm range and the PlaneView avionics suite (Honeywell Primus Epic), which revolutionized cockpit situational awareness with its signature Cursor Control Devices (CCDs).
Key Features for GA Buyers
- Global Reach: Capable of pairing city pairs like New York to Tokyo or London to Los Angeles non-stop.
- Dispatch Reliability: Known for industry-leading uptime and a massive global support network.
- Enhanced Vision: Was among the first to standardize the Enhanced Vision System (EVS) for improved safety in low-visibility conditions.
Trade-offs
- Operating Budget: Expect variable costs around $4,700+ per hour and significant annual fixed costs.
- Size Constraints: With a 93-foot wingspan, it requires substantial hangar space and is restricted from some smaller municipal airports.
Technical Specifications
Dimensions & Weights
- Length
- 96.4 ft
- Parking area (ft2)
- 10494.9 ft2
- Max Takeoff Weight
- 91,000 lbs
- Max Landing Weight
- 75,300 lbs
- Useful Load
- 44,200 lbs
- Fuel Capacity
- 6164 gal
Performance
- Cruise Speed
- 488 KTAS
- Never-Exceed (Vne)
- 508 KIAS
- Max Structural Cruise (Vno)
- 488 KIAS
- Approach Speed
- 125 KIAS
- Stall, Clean (Vs1)
- 110 KIAS
- Range
- 6750 NM
- Service Ceiling
- 51,000 ft
- Rate of Climb
- 4188 fpm
- Takeoff over 50 ft obstacle
- 5,910 ft
- Landing ground roll
- 2,770 ft
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