Aircraft overview

The Gulfstream G100 / G150 / G200 / G280 family traces its roots to Israel Aircraft Industries and the Astra and Galaxy programs, later developed and marketed under Gulfstream ownership. The G100 is the former Astra SPX, with Gulfstream production ending in the mid 2000s. The G150 first flew in 2005 and was produced from 2006 to 2017. The G200, originally the Galaxy, first flew in 1997 and was produced until 2011. The G280 first flew in 2009 and entered service in 2012. Together, these aircraft cover the upper light, midsize and super midsize segments, giving buyers a Gulfstream cabin and transcontinental capability without moving into large cabin operating economics.

Performance & specifications

Performance differs significantly by model. The G100 and G150 typically cruise around 470 knots, with NBAA IFR ranges of about 2,790 nm for the G100 and about 3,000 nm for the G150. Both use Honeywell TFE731 series turbofans and are certified to 45,000 feet. The G200 offers about 3,400 nm of range, a 45,000 foot ceiling and Pratt & Whitney Canada PW306A engines. The G280 moves the family further into super midsize territory, with about 3,600 nm of range, a 45,000 foot ceiling and Honeywell HTF7250G engines. Useful load and real mission payload vary by serial number, interior, equipment and fuel plan, so current weight and balance records are essential in any comparison.

Cabin & avionics

The G100 and G150 usually seat six to eight passengers, with the G150 offering a wider and longer cabin than the G100. The G200 commonly seats eight to ten passengers and is known for a relatively wide cabin for its class. The G280 typically seats eight to ten, with improved cabin volume, baggage access and field performance compared with the G200. Avionics are model specific: G100 aircraft commonly feature Collins Pro Line installations, G150 aircraft use Gulfstream PlaneView avionics based on Honeywell Primus Epic, G200 aircraft are commonly equipped with Collins Pro Line 4, and the G280 uses PlaneView280 avionics.

Buying & value

Buyers should separate the models carefully rather than treating the nameplate as one aircraft. Key review items include engine program status, avionics modernization, ADS-B and FANS capability where applicable, damage history, corrosion inspections, interior age and maintenance tracking. G150s often appeal to buyers seeking efficient midsize Gulfstream operating costs, while G200s offer cabin value with older systems. The G280 commands higher pricing because of its range, field performance and newer design. Current PlaneFox listing data shows an average asking price around EUR 4,640,000, with observed asking prices from about EUR 906,000 to EUR 11,210,000 across the family.