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 described as "the ultimate Gulfstream," combining highly customizable luxury interiors with a state-of-the-art, technologically advanced fly-by-wire cockpit.
- Its Honeywell Symmetry flight deck is a significant innovation, featuring 10 tablet-based touchscreens and active sidesticks, a first for a civilian fly-by-wire airplane.
- The G500 offers impressive performance with a range of up to 5,000 nm at Mach 0.85, powered by fuel-efficient and quiet Pratt & Whitney PW800 engines.
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