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Gulfstream Aerospace

G600

G600
Starting List Price

$58.0M

Gulfstream Aerospace

G650ER

G650ER
Starting List Price

$66.5M

Technical Specification Matrix

Preferred Metric
speed

Performance Metrics

ParameterG600G650ER
Max Range (NBAA IFR)6,600 nm
7,500 nmWinner
Max Cruise SpeedMach 0.925
Mach 0.925
Takeoff Distance (SL, ISA, MTOW)5,700 ftShort Field
6,299 ft
Max Operating Altitude51,000 ft51,000 ft
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Cabin Environment

Max Certified Seating19 pax19 pax
Cabin Width7.9 ft
8.2 ftWider
Cabin Altitude @ FL4104,850 ft
3,290 ftLower Altitude

Expert Insights

Range & Capability

The G600 excels in sheer capability with a 6600nm range, making it preferred for extreme ultra-long-haul city pairs, whereas the G650ER counters with 7500nm.

Cabin Architecture

While the G600 focuses on its 4-zone configuration (7.9ft wide), the G650ER provides 8.2ft of width, offering a distinctly different volumetric feel for passengers.

Technological Edge

The Gulfstream G600 is a compelling choice in the large cabin segment because it combines credible r... Both platforms represent the pinnacle of modern fly-by-wire avionics and systems redundancy in the large cabin class.

Operating Economics (Est.)

Variable Costs Per Hour

G600$4,834/hr
G650ER$5,564/hr

Economic Note

Estimates based on 450 hours annual utilization. The G600 shows higher fuel efficiency resulting in lower direct variable costs per hour, while both airframes require similar fixed overheads for crew and hangarage.