Gulfstream G550
The Gulfstream G550 is an ultra-long-range jet built by Gulfstream, produced from 2003 to 2021. It covers up to 6,750 nm (12,501 km) nonstop, cruises at 488 kt (903.8 km/h), up to Mach 0.885 and tops out at 51,000 ft. The cabin seats 13–19 passengers, with a 6.2-ft cabin. Power comes from 2× Rolls-Royce BR710C4-11, suiting it to nonstop ultra-long-haul flying.
Overview
The Gulfstream G550 is an ultra-long-range jet built by Gulfstream, produced from 2003 to 2021. It covers up to 6,750 nm (12,501 km) nonstop, cruises at 488 kt (903.8 km/h), up to Mach 0.885 and tops out at 51,000 ft. The cabin seats 13–19 passengers, with a 6.2-ft cabin. Power comes from 2× Rolls-Royce BR710C4-11, suiting it to nonstop ultra-long-haul flying.
Long-serving ULR benchmark before G650; very large active fleet.
Performance & weights
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 6,750 nm (12,501 km) | ref |
| Max cruise speed | 488 kt (903.8 km/h) | ref |
| Max Mach | 0.885 mach | ref |
| Max operating altitude | 51,000 ft (15,544.8 m) | ref |
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Max takeoff weight | 91,000 lb (41,276.9 kg) | ref |
Cabin & dimensions
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Typical passengers | 13 count | ref |
| Max passengers | 19 count | ref |
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin length | 43.9 ft (13.38 m) | ref |
| Cabin height | 6.2 ft (1.89 m) | ref |
| Cabin width | 7.3 ft (2.23 m) | ref |
| Baggage volume | 226 cuft (6.4 m3) | ref |
Powerplant
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Powerplant | Rolls-Royce BR710C4-11 | ref |
| Engines | 2 count | ref |
| Thrust per engine | 15,385 lbf | ref |
Comparable aircraft
Example routes
| Route | Distance | Nonstop |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles – Mykonos | 6,068 nm | ✓ Nonstop |
| Truckee – Chambéry | 4,938 nm | ✓ Nonstop |
| Atlanta – Geneva | 3,994 nm | ✓ Nonstop |
| Innsbruck – Dubai | 2,462 nm | ✓ Nonstop |
| West Palm Beach – Teterboro | 902 nm | ✓ Nonstop |
| Innsbruck – Zurich | 114 nm | ✓ Nonstop |
| Carlsbad – Mykonos | 6,083 nm | Fuel stop |
| Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling – Dubai | 6,279 nm | Fuel stop |
Individual aircraft 23 on the US register
Registered G550 aircraft from the FAA public-domain register (organisation owners only; positions not shown).
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