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New Gulfstream G700 Beats Projections During Testing

The company’s flagship jet flies farther with lower cabin altitude than expected.

Gulfstream's G700 surpassed certain company performance projections. [Courtesy: Gulfstream Aerospace]
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Key Takeaways:

  • The Gulfstream G700 jet surpassed initial performance expectations, achieving increased range (7,750 nm at Mach 0.85) and a new maximum operating speed of Mach 0.935, making it the fastest in the Gulfstream fleet.
  • Cabin comfort was further improved, with the G700's cabin altitude reduced to 2,840 feet while flying at 41,000 feet, maintaining its position as the lowest in business aviation.
  • The G700 is nearing completion of an extensive and rigorous flight test program, adhering to new FAA certification standards, ensuring an exceptionally mature and thoroughly tested aircraft for delivery.
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Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. said its new G700 jet will perform better while providing more cabin comfort than previously expected. During certification flight testing the airplane achieved increased range and speed while improving cabin altitude compared with figures announced earlier.

The company said its G700’s range has increased to 7,750 nm or 14,353 kilometers at Mach 0.85 or 6,650 nm or 12,316 km at Mach 0.90. This marks a gain of 250 nm or 463 km at both speeds compared with original projections. The G700’s maximum operating speed also increased to Mach 0.935 from Mach 0.925, giving the G700 the highest speed in the Gulfstream fleet.

Jonathan Welsh

Jonathan Welsh is Lead Editor of Aviation Consumer and a private pilot who worked as a reporter, editor and columnist with the Wall Street Journal for 21 years, mostly covering the auto industry. His passion for aviation began in childhood with balsa-wood gliders his aunt would buy for him at the corner store. Follow Jonathan on Twitter @JonathanWelsh4

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