Gulfstream G550 Buyer’s Guide

Gulfstream G550 Buyer’s Guide

If you are shopping for an Ultra-Long-Range business jet to meet your travel needs, there’s a high possibility that the Gulfstream G550 features on your list of possible purchases…

As a variant of the original GV, Gulfstream's G550 delivers increased trans-oceanic range owing mostly to reductions in aerodynamic drag and the fuel-efficient Rolls-Royce BR710-C4-11 powerplants it utilizes.

Moreover, the highly modern Honeywell PlaneView cockpit with enhanced vision makes the flight deck one of the most modern in Business Aviation. For the cabin, the addition of a seventh passenger window on each side of the aircraft distinguishes the G550 from the GV allowing more light to flood into the airplane.

How much does a Gulfstream G550 cost?

Several things can drive the asking price of a used Gulfstream G550, including the model year, number of hours flown, flight cycles, avionics and the time left before the next major maintenance event comes due (including engine overhauls and hot-section inspections). A specific aircraft’s value could also be driven by the availability of other attractive candidates from the fleet that are on the used aircraft market at the same time.

The in-flight connectivity and entertainment systems installed on a specific model may also influence a particular aircraft’s value on the used jet market.

Find detailed Gulfstream G550 price information here… 

What is the range and payload capability of a Gulfstream G550?

The Gulfstream G550 offers a seats-full range of 6,360nm, but with four passengers aboard that range stretches to 6,975nm (per Conklin & de Decker data).

Meanwhile, the available payload with full fuel stands at 2,500lbs, meaning that with a crew of three, plus seven passengers (weighing approximately 200lbs each), enough payload would remain to carry 500lbs luggage.

What are the cabin measurements for the Gulfstream G550?

According to Conklin & de Decker, the G550 boasts one of the most-spacious cabins in its class. The main cabin stretches 50.10ft in length, and the cross-section spans 7.30ft wide and 6.2ft high.

And with a cabin volume measuring a substantial 1,812cu.ft (and 226cu.ft of internal baggage space), the Gulfstream G550 will typically seat between 12-18 passengers in executive configuration, including combinations of club four seating and divans. A galley is located at the front of the cabin, and a lavatory located at the aft.

What is the Gulfstream G550 jet’s airport performance?

The Gulfstream G550's airport performance is nominal for its class, with a balanced field length of 5,963ft and a landing distance of 3,667ft (per Conklin & de Decker). Both measurements are for a G550 at its maximum take-off weight of 91,000lbs, at sea level and on a standard day.

The balanced field length basically reflects being able to accelerate to V1 take-off speed, have an engine fail and reject the takeoff to stop in the calculated distance and on the runway at maximum gross weight.

So, how does the Gulfstream G550 compare against its competitors?

The Gulfstream G550 competes well with Bombardier’s Global 6000 Ultra-Long-Range Jet. You can read how these aircraft compare in our Jets Comparison article, here:

• Bombardier Global 6000 vs Gulfstream G550
• Gulfstream G650 vs G550 vs Bombardier Global 6000
• Gulfstream G550 vs Dassault Falcon 7X

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