Flying magazine recently had a chance to get acquainted with the soon-to-be certified G500 at Gulfstream’s sprawling headquarters in Savannah, Georgia, flying in a simulator and taking a virtual tour of the many variations of the jet’s interior. The conclusion? The G500 is the ultimate Gulfstream.
Photos: Gulfstream G500
Key Takeaways:
- The Gulfstream G500 is highlighted as the ultimate Gulfstream, combining luxury with state-of-the-art fly-by-wire technology, making it one of the most technologically advanced civilian aircraft.
- It features a highly customizable and refined interior, offering endless configurations and five aesthetic themes to match various luxury environments.
- The G500's Honeywell Symmetry Flight Deck is groundbreaking, incorporating 10 tablet-based touchscreens and active sidesticks that move together, a first for civilian fly-by-wire airplanes.
- The jet delivers strong performance with a 5,000 nm range at Mach 0.85 and utilizes Pratt & Whitney PW800 engines for best-in-class fuel efficiency and low noise.
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