What a Gulfstream G500 / G600 costs, how far it flies, and what it costs to keep
PlaneFox tracks 5 Gulfstream G500 / G600 aircraft for sale and re-reads every one of them from the broker and dealer sites it watches, so the figures below move when the market moves. Every number on this page is measured from those live listings, not taken from a published price guide.
How far can a Gulfstream G500 / G600 fly?
A Gulfstream G500 / G600 flies about 5,300 nm, roughly 9,816 km, which is about 10 h 52 min in still air at typical cruise.
What does a Gulfstream G500 / G600 cost to own?
A Gulfstream G500 / G600 costs about EUR 163,250 a month to run, or about EUR 7,930 for every flight hour when it is flown 150 hours a year.
More questions about the Gulfstream G500 / G600
How much does a Gulfstream G500 / G600 cost?
What is the price range for a used Gulfstream G500 / G600?
How many Gulfstream G500 / G600 aircraft are for sale right now?
Where can I find a Gulfstream G500 / G600 for sale?
What should I check when buying a used Gulfstream G500 / G600?
About the Gulfstream G500 / G600
Aircraft overview
The Gulfstream G500 / G600 is a pair of clean sheet, large cabin business jets developed by Gulfstream Aerospace to replace earlier long range models with a new wing, new flight deck and Pratt & Whitney Canada geared turbofan powerplants. The G500 first flew in 2015 and entered service in 2018. The G600 first flew in 2016 and entered service in 2019. Both remain current production aircraft. They matter in the used market because they combine modern Gulfstream cabin design with high cruise speed, long range and a flight deck that is materially different from the older Gulfstream G450, G550 and earlier G500 designation.
Performance & specifications
The G500 is typically quoted with a maximum range of about 5,300 nautical miles at long range cruise, while the G600 extends that figure to about 6,600 nautical miles. Both aircraft have a maximum operating Mach number of Mach 0.925 and are commonly operated at high speed cruise around Mach 0.90, with long range cruise around Mach 0.85. Certified maximum altitude is 51,000 feet. The G500 is powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW814GA engines, and the G600 by two PW815GA engines. Published payload and useful load vary with completion weight, options and installed equipment, so aircraft specific weight and balance data should be reviewed rather than relying on brochure figures.
Cabin & avionics
Both models use Gulfstream’s wide oval cabin cross section, with a cabin height of about 6 ft 4 in and width of about 7 ft 7 in. The G500 usually offers up to three living areas, while the longer G600 can be configured with up to four living areas. Typical executive layouts seat around 13 to 16 passengers, although higher density configurations are possible. The cockpit is the Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck, based on Honeywell avionics, with active control sidesticks, large touch screen controllers, synthetic vision and Gulfstream’s enhanced vision capabilities. It is not a Garmin Perspective or G1000 aircraft.
Buying & value
Used G500 / G600 buyers should confirm exact model identity, since the name G500 was also used for the older GV-SP derivative. Key due diligence items include engine program status, remaining warranty, software load, airworthiness directive compliance, cabin management system version, connectivity equipment, paint and interior condition, and whether HUD, EVS, FANS, CPDLC and preferred satellite internet options are installed. The G500 is generally positioned as the shorter range, lower acquisition cost option, while the G600 commands a premium for its additional cabin length and intercontinental range.