Aircraft comparison
Gulfstream G450 vs Gulfstream G500
Summary
The Gulfstream G450 and the Gulfstream G500 are two heavy jets, compared here on the specifications that matter. On the numbers, the Gulfstream G500 flies farther (5,300 vs 4,350 nm); the Gulfstream G500 carries more (19 vs 16 pax); the Gulfstream G500 is faster (516 vs 488 kt).
| Specification | G450 | G500 |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 4,350 nm (8,056.2 km) | 5,300 nm (9,815.6 km)✓ |
| Max cruise speed | 488 kt (903.8 km/h) | 516 kt (955.6 km/h)✓ |
| Max operating altitude | 45,000 ft (13,716 m) | 51,000 ft (15,544.8 m)✓ |
| Max takeoff weight | 74,000 lb (33,565.8 kg) | 79,600 lb (36,105.9 kg) |
| Typical passengers | 14 count✓ | 13 count |
| Max passengers | 16 count | 19 count✓ |
| Cabin length | 45.1 ft (13.75 m)✓ | 41.6 ft (12.68 m) |
| Cabin height | 6.2 ft (1.89 m) | 6.2 ft (1.89 m) |
| Cabin width | 7.3 ft (2.23 m) | 7.6 ft (2.32 m)✓ |
| Baggage volume | 169 cuft (4.79 m3) | 175 cuft (4.96 m3)✓ |
| Powerplant | Rolls-Royce Tay 611-8C | Pratt & Whitney Canada PW814GA |
| Engines | 2 count | 2 count |
| Thrust per engine | 13,850 lbf | 15,144 lbf |
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