Range
6750 NM
Max Speed
Mach 0.885
Capacity
Up to 16
Avionics
Rolls-Royce
Engines
BR710-C4-11
Origin
United States
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About The Gulfstream G550
The Gulfstream G550 is one of the most successful ultra long range business jets ever built. Developed from the Gulfstream V and certified as the GV-SP, it combined long-range performance, a large four-zone cabin, PlaneView avionics, and Gulfstream's signature dispatch reliability into a platform used by private owners, corporations, governments, and special mission operators worldwide.
6,750 Nautical Mile Range
Proven nonstop intercontinental capability for demanding private, corporate, and government missions.
Rolls-Royce BR710 Power
Mature long-range turbofan engines with strong reliability and global support.
Four-Zone Gulfstream Cabin
Large cabin layout with dedicated work, dining, lounge, and rest areas.
Over 600 Aircraft Delivered
One of the most widely adopted ultra long range business jets in history.
Spotlight: 6,750 Nautical Mile Range
Proven nonstop intercontinental capability for demanding private, corporate, and government missions.
Milestones
Program Status
Out of Production
Gulfstream G550 Specifications
Performance
Max Cruise Speed
488 KTAS
(904 km/h)
Long Range Cruise
459 KTAS
(850 km/h)
Mach Speed
M 0.885
Max Range
6,750 NM
(12,501 km)
Service Ceiling
51,000 FT
(15,545 m)
Climb Rate
3,650 FPM
Takeoff Distance
5,910 FT
(1,801 m)
Landing Distance
2,770 FT
(844 m)
With a maximum range of approximately 6,750 nautical miles and a maximum operating speed of Mach 0.885, the G550 remains a serious intercontinental aircraft even after the end of production. It can connect routes such as New York to Dubai, London to Singapore, or Los Angeles to Tokyo with the speed, altitude capability, and reserve margins expected from a flagship Gulfstream.
Powerplant
Engine Manufacturer
Rolls-Royce
Engine Model
BR710-C4-11
Engine Type
Turbofan
Thrust Per Engine
15,385 LBF
Engine Count
2
Maintenance Plan
On Condition
Noise Stage
Stage 4
The G550 is powered by two Rolls-Royce BR710-C4-11 turbofan engines, each producing 15,385 pounds of thrust. The BR710 family is known for long-range reliability, strong high-altitude performance, and mature global support, which helps explain why the G550 continues to be valued by high-utilization corporate and government flight departments.
Operating Weights
MTOW (Max Takeoff)
91,000 LB
(41,277 kg)
Max Landing Weight
75,300 LB
(34,155 kg)
Max Zero Fuel Weight
54,500 LB
(24,721 kg)
Max Payload
6,500 LB
(2,948 kg)
Fuel Capacity
41,300 LB
(18,733 kg)
Operating Empty Weight
48,300 LB
(21,908 kg)
Operating weights dictate the structural limits and mission profile of the aircraft. With an MTOW of 91,000 lbs, the Gulfstream G550 offers a high payload-to-range ratio, allowing operators to carry a full cabin without sacrificing distance.
Gulfstream G550 Interior
Cabin Specs
Length
43.9 FT
(13.38 m)
Width
7.3 FT
(2.23 m)
Height
6.2 FT
(1.89 m)
The Gulfstream G550 cabin offers up to four living areas with seating for as many as 19 passengers and sleeping arrangements for long overnight sectors. Its 43.9 ft cabin, 7.3 ft width, 6.2 ft height, 14 Gulfstream oval windows, forward and aft lavatories, and 170 cubic feet of baggage space make it one of the benchmark cabins in the pre-owned ultra long range market.
Operating Economics
Based on an assumed utilization of 450 flight hours annually.
Variable Costs
Fixed Costs
Annual Budget
$3.65M
Estimated Total Spend
Market Leading Operators
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The Gulfstream G550 had a new list price of approximately $62 million. Pre-owned pricing varies widely by year, hours, maintenance status, and cabin refurbishment.
The Gulfstream G550 offers a maximum range of approximately 6,750 nautical miles under long-range cruise assumptions.
The G550 has a maximum operating speed of Mach 0.885 and typical high-speed cruise capability around 488 knots.
Depending on cabin configuration, the Gulfstream G550 can accommodate up to 19 passengers.