Heavy Jets compared
Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G550
Both are heavy jets. Both seat up to 14 passengers. The Gulfstream G550 flies 3,240 km (1,749 nm) farther: 12,500 km against 9,260 km. The Gulfstream G500 cruises 37 km/h faster. The Gulfstream G500 has the taller cabin (1.91 m vs 1.88 m).
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.
| Specification | Gulfstream G500 | Gulfstream G550 |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 14 | 14 |
| Range | 9,260 km5,000 nm | 12,500 km6,749 nm (better) |
| Cruise speed | 941 km/h508 kt (better) | 904 km/h488 kt |
| Cabin height | 1.91 m6.3 ft (better) | 1.88 m6.2 ft |
| Cabin width | 2.24 m7.3 ft | 2.24 m7.3 ft |
| Cabin length | 14.99 m49.2 ft (better) | 14.90 m48.9 ft |
| Baggage | 175 cu ft | 226 cu ft (better) |
| Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Est. hourly rate | $10,500/hr (better) | $12,500/hr |
Which should you charter?
Pick the Gulfstream G500 if headroom matters (the cabin is 3 cm taller) and you want the shorter flight time (it cruises 37 km/h faster).
Pick the Gulfstream G550 if you need the extra 3,240 km (1,749 nm) of range and you travel with a lot of luggage (226 cu ft of baggage space vs 175).
The Gulfstream G500 is estimated at $10,500/hr against $12,500/hr for the Gulfstream G550, about $2,000 less per hour. Charters are billed by flight time, so the faster Gulfstream G500 saves about 3 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 G550 can fly Miami (OPF) to Rome (CIA) nonstop, 8,348 km. The Gulfstream G500 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.
Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G550: common questions
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