Gulfstream is an aviation company I’m keeping a close watch on. They’ve always been the world leader in ultra-fast super luxurious private business jets since the 1960’s.
In fact, there have only been a total of 1600 Gulfstream models ever manufactured, and they are priced for the upper end of the market.
The company is set to top itself again in 2012 though, when it releases the wide-cabin G650. This exclusive luxury jet will priced at $58.5 million dollars and will be capable of reaching speeds of up to .925 mach! I’m pretty sure that would make it the fastest civilian aircraft in the sky today. It is also supposed to have the ability to reach an altitude of 51,000 feet which will enable it to go far above the congested commercial skyways and out of range of bad weather conditions.
I hear that the G650 will feature the farthest range, most spacious cabin, and most technologically-advanced cockpit of any Gulfstream model ever made. Plus at top speed it will excitingly go at almost the speed of sound (Mach 1). I’ve seen photos of this thing and it looks like pretty amazing.
The Gulfstream V is another classic model line produced by the company. You’re probably aware of this one. Its latest incarnations are the G500 and the G550 both of which are still in production. The G550 was originally produced under the name Gulfstream V SP. The original Gulfstream V made its first flight in 19995 and was certified for public flight in 1997. It was considered to be one of the original “ultra-long range” business planes and had a top range of 6500 nautical miles. There were 191 aircraft produced. The C-37A is the GV’s military counterpart is outfitted with advanced equipment suitable for Air Force use. The Gulfstream V has some impressive specs including a 50 foot long cabin, a 93 foot long wingspan, the ability to carry up to 19 passengers and 2 pilots, and a max speed of .885 Mach. I got the chance to pilot a GV a couple years ago and it was one of the most thrilling experiences of my life.
Gulfstream also produces a handful of other business jets as well. The G100 is a luxury jet primarily employed by the US Air Force and designed with military technology. The G250 is another high end business jet model produced by Gulfstream which features some external engineering advances over it’s predecessors. Other Gulfstream models currently in production include the G350/G450, the G500/G550, and the G150.
In fact, there have only been a total of 1600 Gulfstream models ever manufactured, and they are priced for the upper end of the market.
The company is set to top itself again in 2012 though, when it releases the wide-cabin G650. This exclusive luxury jet will priced at $58.5 million dollars and will be capable of reaching speeds of up to .925 mach! I’m pretty sure that would make it the fastest civilian aircraft in the sky today. It is also supposed to have the ability to reach an altitude of 51,000 feet which will enable it to go far above the congested commercial skyways and out of range of bad weather conditions.
I hear that the G650 will feature the farthest range, most spacious cabin, and most technologically-advanced cockpit of any Gulfstream model ever made. Plus at top speed it will excitingly go at almost the speed of sound (Mach 1). I’ve seen photos of this thing and it looks like pretty amazing.
The Gulfstream V is another classic model line produced by the company. You’re probably aware of this one. Its latest incarnations are the G500 and the G550 both of which are still in production. The G550 was originally produced under the name Gulfstream V SP. The original Gulfstream V made its first flight in 19995 and was certified for public flight in 1997. It was considered to be one of the original “ultra-long range” business planes and had a top range of 6500 nautical miles. There were 191 aircraft produced. The C-37A is the GV’s military counterpart is outfitted with advanced equipment suitable for Air Force use. The Gulfstream V has some impressive specs including a 50 foot long cabin, a 93 foot long wingspan, the ability to carry up to 19 passengers and 2 pilots, and a max speed of .885 Mach. I got the chance to pilot a GV a couple years ago and it was one of the most thrilling experiences of my life.
Gulfstream also produces a handful of other business jets as well. The G100 is a luxury jet primarily employed by the US Air Force and designed with military technology. The G250 is another high end business jet model produced by Gulfstream which features some external engineering advances over it’s predecessors. Other Gulfstream models currently in production include the G350/G450, the G500/G550, and the G150.
