Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. recently announced details on the progress of the test program for its G500 and G600 family of business jets, which are expected to hit the market in 2018 and 2019 respectively. The G500 took to the skies for the first time on May 18. Since then, company test pilots have completed five test flights totaling 15 hours of flight time. The longest flight was four hours, and the G500 has reached a maximum altitude of 38,500 feet and shown a top speed of Mach 0.80. The targeted max operating speed for both the G500 and its sibling, the G600, is Mach 0.95.
Gulfstream G500, G600 Programs Make Progress
Key Takeaways:
- Gulfstream's G500 and G600 business jet test programs are progressing well, with market entry anticipated in 2018 and 2019 respectively.
- The G500 has completed initial successful test flights, reaching a maximum altitude of 38,500 feet and a top speed of Mach 0.80.
- A significant advantage for the program is that the engines for both the G500 and G600 have already been certified, removing a common hurdle for aircraft development.
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