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 unveiled the G500 and G600, two new large-cabin business jets designed to bring the advanced technology and high-subsonic speed of the flagship G650 to a slightly lower-priced, shorter-range market segment.
- These jets introduce significant innovations including the "Symmetry flight deck" with touchscreens and active control sidesticks (a civil aviation first), fly-by-wire technology, market-leading low cabin altitudes, and the industry's largest windows.
- Powered by new, highly efficient Pratt & Whitney 800 series engines, the G500 and G600 offer impressive range (e.g., G600: 6,200 nm at Mach 0.85) and speed, alongside robust warranty packages.
- Developed with extensive customer input and undergoing an ambitious rollout schedule from 2015-2019, these aircraft reinforce Gulfstream's position as a leader in advanced business aviation.
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