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Gulfstream G550 vs Gulfstream GIV-SP

Both are heavy jets. The Gulfstream G550 seats 1 more passenger (14 vs 13). The Gulfstream G550 flies 4,680 km (2,527 nm) farther: 12,500 km against 7,820 km. The Gulfstream G550 cruises 54 km/h faster. Cabin height is the same, 1.88 m.

Gulfstream G550 exterior

Gulfstream

G550

14 seats · 12,500 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 G550Gulfstream GIV-SP
Passengers14 (better)13
Range12,500 km6,749 nm (better)7,820 km4,222 nm
Cruise speed904 km/h488 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 length14.90 m48.9 ft (better)13.74 m45.1 ft
Baggage226 cu ft (better)169 cu ft
Engines22
Wi-FiYesYes
Est. hourly rate$12,500/hr$8,800/hr (better)

Which should you charter?

Pick the Gulfstream G550 if you need the extra 4,680 km (2,527 nm) of range, you are a group of 14, you want more room to spread out (the cabin is 1.2 m longer) and you travel with a lot of luggage (226 cu ft of baggage space vs 169).

On paper the Gulfstream GIV-SP does not lead on any of the figures above. Pick it when one is based closer to your departure airport, which cuts positioning cost and often the total price.

The Gulfstream GIV-SP is estimated at $8,800/hr against $12,500/hr for the Gulfstream G550, about $3,700 less per hour. Charters are billed by flight time, so the faster Gulfstream G550 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 G550 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 G550 vs Gulfstream GIV-SP: common questions

Which has more range, the Gulfstream G550 or the Gulfstream GIV-SP?
The Gulfstream G550 has more range: 12,500 km (6,749 nm) against 7,820 km (4,222 nm) for the Gulfstream GIV-SP, a difference of 4,680 km.
Which is cheaper to charter, the Gulfstream G550 or the Gulfstream GIV-SP?
The Gulfstream GIV-SP has the lower estimated rate ($8,800/hr against $12,500/hr). Final prices depend on the route, dates and positioning.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Gulfstream G550 or the Gulfstream GIV-SP?
The Gulfstream G550 has the bigger cabin, 1.88 m high, 2.24 m wide and 14.90 m long. The Gulfstream GIV-SP cabin is 1.88 m high, 2.24 m wide and 13.74 m long.
Which carries more passengers, the Gulfstream G550 or the Gulfstream GIV-SP?
The Gulfstream G550 carries more: up to 14 passengers against 13 for the Gulfstream GIV-SP.

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