Gulfstream G400/G500/G600
The Gulfstream G400, G500, and G600 (GVII) are twin-engine business jets designed and produced by Gulfstream Aerospace. The aircraft are designated Gulfstream GVII-G500 and GVII-G600 in their type certificate.
| G400 / G500 / G600 | |
|---|---|
| G600 test aircraft in flight | |
| Role | Business jet |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream Aerospace |
| First flight | G500: May 18, 2015 G600: December 17, 2016 |
| Introduction | G500: September 27, 2018 G600: August 8, 2019 |
| Status | In service |
| Produced | 2014–present |
| Number built | G400: 1 prototype, as of April 2023 G500: 125+ as of April 2024 G600: 130+ as of Feb. 2024 |
The two larger models were unveiled on October 14, 2014 and the smaller G400 was unveiled on October 4, 2021. The G500 was first delivered on September 27, 2018, and the longer G600 was first delivered August 8, 2019. The G500 will replace the G450 while the larger G600 will succeed the G550.
The smaller G400 meanwhile has not yet been certified, and is not expected to go into production until 2025.
Powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW800 turbofans, the 79,600 lb (36.1 t) MTOW G500 has a range of 5,300 nautical miles [nmi] (9,800 km; 6,100 mi) while the 94,600 lb (42.9 t) G600 can cover 6,600 nmi (12,220 km) at a speed of Mach 0.85.