In the wake of Gulfstream’s blockbuster introduction of its flagship G650 (and now G650ER) fly-by-wire, ultralong-range and high-subsonic beauties, I guess I should have stopped being surprised by any large-body wonders the company puts in the air. The G650 Gulfstream jet set the standard for the ultralong-range category, leaving its two large-cabin, ultralong-range rivals staring at the 650’s tail section, both literally and figuratively, as the Gulfstream jet pulled away.
Gulfstream Jet Review: G500 and G600
Key Takeaways:
- Gulfstream has introduced two new business jets, the G500 and G600, designed to bring the advanced technology and high-subsonic speeds of its flagship G650 to a slightly down-market segment with less range but comparable sophistication.
- These aircraft boast groundbreaking features including the touch-screen-based Symmetry flight deck, a fly-by-wire system with active control sidesticks (a first for civil airplanes), and new highly efficient Pratt & Whitney 800 series engines.
- Developed with extensive customer input, the G500 and G600 prioritize cabin comfort with industry-leading low cabin altitudes, large windows, and quiet interiors, alongside impressive speed and range capabilities for their class.
- The G500 is scheduled for first deliveries in 2018 for $43.5 million, with the G600 following in 2019 for $54.5 million, reinforcing Gulfstream's leadership in the large-cabin business jet market.
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