Flying magazine recently had a chance to get acquainted with the soon-to-be certified G500 at Gulfstream’s sprawling headquarters in Savannah, Georgia, flying in a simulator and taking a virtual tour of the many variations of the jet’s interior. The conclusion? The G500 is the ultimate Gulfstream.
Photos: Gulfstream G500
Key Takeaways:
- The Gulfstream G500 is described as the "ultimate Gulfstream" and one of the most technologically advanced civilian aircraft ever designed, blending luxury with cutting-edge features.
- It boasts a state-of-the-art fly-by-wire cockpit with the innovative Honeywell Symmetry flight deck, featuring 10 tablet-based touchscreens and active sidesticks, a first for a civilian fly-by-wire airplane.
- The jet offers a highly refined and customizable cabin interior with an extensive array of configurations and aesthetic themes, alongside a strong performance profile including a 5,000 nm range and fuel-efficient Pratt & Whitney PW800 engines.
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