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2012 - 2024 GULFSTREAM GVI (G650)
Twin engine turbofan aircraft. The GVI (G650) seats up to 20 passengers plus 2 pilot(s).
The Gulfstream G650, first publicly unveiled in 2008, quickly secured its top spot, as the largest, most expensive and most luxurious jet in its market. It has since more popularly been hailed as the fastest business and charter jet. In actual fact, it is the fastest civilian jet in any category.
More than 200 orders were placed and over 400 letters of intent received since 2012. Fashion designer, Ralph Lauren, as well as Steve Jobs’ widow Laurene Powell Jobs are proud owners of the Gulfstream G650.
Needless to say, this jet has taken the market by storm; some would even argue that it has rewritten the rules entirely.
The design of the G650, the company’s flagship jet, started as early as 2004. This time around Gulfstream opted for a clean sheet; they started the design process from scratch, making this a brand new jet, with brand new design concepts. In fact, the only parts carried over from its predecessor, the G550, were the nose radome and the windshield.
The jet boasts an impressive, sub sonic maximum speed, flirting with the speed of sound. This is greatly due to the redesigned highly swept wing: no more vortex generators, no leading edge devices and no exposed flap hinges. Known to increase drag, whilst decreasing range, these devices were removed.
The jet is powered by two, high thrust, Rolls-Royce BR725 AI-12 engines, delivering an almost unmatched takeoff thrust, up to 16 900 pounds. These engines further impress with reduced nitrogen oxide emissions, less smoke, lower noise levels, improved reliability and enhanced efficiency with a lower specific fuel consumption.
The G650 has a magnificent range of 7000 nautical miles, at long range cruise, which puts it in the top five of ultra long range private jets.
The required takeoff distance at maximum weight is 6000 feet or less, and the landing distance required at maximum landing weight is 3000 feet. This allows the G650 to fly in and out of most airports, along with other jets of its kind in the business and charter industries. With a maximum takeoff weight of under 100 000 pounds, the G650 is excluded from most weight restrictions enforced at certain high profile airfields.
The jet, with much larger windows than the G550, comes with a fully customisable cabin design, which can be tailored to suit individual needs and/or specifications, whether it be centred around dining, entertainment, meetings, or relaxation.
Whatever you have envisioned, can be brought to fruition. There are up to 12 different floor plans, with the possibility of selecting seat layouts, veneers, colours and exotic wood finishes.
A customer is said to have requested for silk carpets to be interwoven with fibre optic lighting. If it is achievable and can be certified, there is no limit on customisation.
The G650 has a fully integrated Gulfstream Cabin Management System, which can be synched with Apple or Android smartphones and/or tablets. This allows full touch control of temperature, lighting, window shades and entertainment settings.
An audio system, high definition video equipment, printing, phone services, as well as Internet are all offered onboard.
With a maximum cruise altitude of 51 000 feet, the G650 spectacularly offers one of the lowest cabin altitudes amongst all business jets, ranging between 4100 and 4850 feet, even lower at initial cruise altitudes.
The marked reduction in cabin altitude on long range flights results in reduced levels of fatigue, with passengers feeling better rested and more alert.
Additionally, the awe inspiring engineering of the G650 allows for cabin air to be fully replenished every two minutes with air fresher and purer than what we breathe on a daily basis.
The unbounded and technologically advanced innovation of Gulfstream, birthed a powerful, industry-shifting jet. A force to be reckoned with, still for years to come.
As said by Gulfstream themselves: “The G650 is in a class by itself”.
by Li Rossouw
PAPI™ Price Estimate
(as of June 1, 2022):
$28,985,206
Market Stats
Performance specifications
Thrust:
2 x 16,900 N
Best Cruise Speed:
516 KIAS
Best Range (i):
7,000 NM
Fuel Burn:
399.0 GPH
Rate of climb:
3,570 FPM
Rate of climb (1 engine out):
467 FPM
Ceiling:
51,000 FT
Takeoff distance:
5,858 FT
Landing distance:
3,000 FT
Weights
Gross Weight:
99,600 LBS
Empty Weight:
54,000 LBS
Maximum Payload:
6,500 LBS
Fuel capacity:
44,200 LBS
Ownership Costs 2012
Total Cost of Ownership:
$2,576,045.96
Total Fixed Cost
$1,842,939.10
Storage:
$64,470.72
Weather service:
$604.89
Insurance:
$95,651.18
Pilot salary, taxes and benefits
$331,250.00
Pilot training
$83,739.40
Miscellaneous expenses:
$26,482.94
Refurbishing and modernization:
$115,940.82
Depreciation:
$1,124,799.14
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Total Variable Cost (213.2 Hrs)
Cost Per Hour = $3,438.59
Cost Per Mile = $6.66
$733,106.86
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Fuel cost per hour:
(399.0 gallons/hr @ $4.90/gal) $1,955.10
Oil cost per hour:
$0.00
Overhaul reserves:
$560.00
Hourly maintenance:
$582.73
Misc: landing, parking, supplies,
catering, etc$340.76
Engine (x2)
Manufacturer:
Rolls-Royce
Model:
BR725A1-12
Thrust:
16,900 N
Overhaul (HT):
10,000 Hrs
Also Consider
BOMBARDIER GLOBAL 6000 (2012 - present)
Typical Price: $18,868,663.00
Total Cost of Ownership: $2,193,942.49
Best Cruise: 510 KIAS
(
6
)
Best Range: 6000 NM
(
1000
)
Fuelburn: 460.0 GPH
(
61.0
)