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Gulfstream G450 vs Gulfstream GIV-SP

Both are heavy jets. Both seat up to 13 passengers. The Gulfstream G450 flies 480 km (259 nm) farther: 8,300 km against 7,820 km. The Gulfstream G450 cruises 50 km/h faster. Cabin height is the same, 1.88 m.

Gulfstream G450 exterior

Gulfstream

G450

13 seats · 8,300 km

Gulfstream GIV-SP exterior

Gulfstream

GIV-SP

13 seats · 7,820 km

Specifications side by side

The better figure in each row is in gold. Hourly rates are estimates including crew and fuel, before taxes and airport fees.

SpecificationGulfstream G450Gulfstream GIV-SP
Passengers1313
Range8,300 km4,482 nm (better)7,820 km4,222 nm
Cruise speed900 km/h486 kt (better)850 km/h459 kt
Cabin height1.88 m6.2 ft1.88 m6.2 ft
Cabin width2.24 m7.3 ft2.24 m7.3 ft
Cabin length12.70 m41.7 ft13.74 m45.1 ft (better)
Baggage169 cu ft169 cu ft
Engines22
Wi-FiYesYes
Est. hourly rate$9,500/hr$8,800/hr (better)

Which should you charter?

Pick the Gulfstream G450 if you need the extra 480 km (259 nm) of range and you want the shorter flight time (it cruises 50 km/h faster).

Pick the Gulfstream GIV-SP if you want more room to spread out (the cabin is 1.0 m longer).

The Gulfstream GIV-SP is estimated at $8,800/hr against $9,500/hr for the Gulfstream G450, about $700 less per hour. Charters are billed by flight time, so the faster Gulfstream G450 saves about 4 minutes per 1,000 km flown. Real quotes depend on the operator, the aircraft's age and how far it has to fly to reach you.

Example trip: the Gulfstream G450 can fly London (LTN) to Miami (OPF) nonstop, 7,098 km. The Gulfstream GIV-SP would need a fuel stop on that route.

Nonstop means within 90% of published range, before winds, payload and fuel reserves; the operator confirms each route.

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Gulfstream G450 vs Gulfstream GIV-SP: common questions

Which has more range, the Gulfstream G450 or the Gulfstream GIV-SP?
The Gulfstream G450 has more range: 8,300 km (4,482 nm) against 7,820 km (4,222 nm) for the Gulfstream GIV-SP, a difference of 480 km.
Which is cheaper to charter, the Gulfstream G450 or the Gulfstream GIV-SP?
The Gulfstream GIV-SP has the lower estimated rate ($8,800/hr against $9,500/hr). Final prices depend on the route, dates and positioning.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Gulfstream G450 or the Gulfstream GIV-SP?
The Gulfstream GIV-SP has the bigger cabin, 1.88 m high, 2.24 m wide and 13.74 m long. The Gulfstream G450 cabin is 1.88 m high, 2.24 m wide and 12.70 m long.
Which carries more passengers, the Gulfstream G450 or the Gulfstream GIV-SP?
Both carry up to 13 passengers in a typical charter layout.

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