The fourth test article in Gulfstream’s G700 development program made its first flight on October 2, adding to the fleet that will advance the model towards certification. The initial flight, which clocked 1 hour, 56 minutes, took the platform to an altitude of 41,000 feet and reached a speed of 0.89 Mach. The airplane’s primary function will be to test avionics and environmental control, mechanical, electrical-power, and hydraulic systems.
Gulfstream Adds Fourth Test Article to G700 Program
Key Takeaways:
- Gulfstream's fourth G700 test aircraft completed its inaugural flight on October 2nd, a 1 hour, 56-minute journey, to test avionics, environmental control, mechanical, electrical-power, and hydraulic systems.
- The G700 flight test program has accumulated over 600 hours across its fleet, already exceeding the model's stated maximum certified operating speed (0.99 Mach) and cruise altitude (FL540).
- Gulfstream aims for G700 deliveries to begin in 2022, with future test aircraft incorporating fully outfitted production interiors, including advanced features like circadian lighting and a luxury suite, with a starting price of $78 million.
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