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The G500 and G600 are a whole new family of fixed wing jets, originally unveiled by Gulfstream in October 2014. They have a wider fuselage than the G650, but retain the typical Gulfstream T tail configuration and swept wings. They have tricycle-type, retractable landing gear with twin wheels on each leg.
The G500 earned FAA type and production certification on 20 July, 2018, and EASA certification on 11 October 2019. It entered service in September 2018. The G600 entered service on 8 August, 2019 after it earned its FAA type and production certificates on 28 June that year.
The G600 has officially received FAA and EASA certification of improved take off performance operations on grooved runways in wet conditions; G500 certification was tracking for early 2022.
Prior to certification, Gulfstream had ensured the G500 and G600’s maturity with a high-speed G500 world tour spanning nearly 130,000 nautical miles and achieving 22 city-pair speed records.
Both aircraft are certified to Stage 5 noise standards, and both have achieved steep approach certification. They share increases in efficiency and reductions in emissions; faster flight means fewer flight hours and longer periods between scheduled maintenance visits.
Many system features and fly-by-wire flight control technologies are the same as on the G650, but the flight deck is a new generation developed by BAE Systems. The Symmetry Flight Deck features active control sidesticks that increase visual and tactile feedback between pilots. Ten touch-screen displays and Phase-of-Flight intelligence enhance operational efficiency and redundancy while providing intuitive access to essential information.
The Enhanced Flight Vision System (EFVS) allows authorised pilots to land without natural vision in low-visibility conditions, increasing access to airports and reducing go-arounds. A Synthetic Vision-Primary Flight Display, featuring 3D graphics of terrain and runways, further boosts pilots’ situational awareness.
Systems for oxygen, cabin pressurisation, landing gear control and aircraft health and trend monitoring are adapted from the G650, but are more fully integrated with the Symmetry avionics system. The cabin has an altitude of 4,850 ft at FL510, and of 3,000 ft at FL410.
The G600 is a longer range jet than the G500. At its near-supersonic high-speed cruise of Mach 0.90, the G600 can connect New York and Dubai, London and Beijing, or Los Angeles and Shanghai nonstop.
The G600 can seat up to 19 passengers and sleep up to 10, the G500 can sleep up to eight. Each cabin has an extra seven inches of legroom between seats, and larger windows for more light; 12 on the G500 and 14 on the G600. The cabin features a new media system that allows up to 19 personal devices to stream while in flight.
Both types are powered by two rear-mounted Pratt & Whitney Canada PW800 series turbofan engines. The G500 has PW814GAs each with 15,144 lb thrust that give it a range of 6,200nm at Mach 0.85, and 4,800 nm at Mach 0.90. It requires a take off distance of 5,300 ft with a maximum take off weight of 79,600lb. Maximum cruise altitude is 51,000ft.
The G600 has two PW815GAs with 145,680 lb thrust each, that give it a range of 6,600nm at Mach 0.85, and 5,600nm at Mach 0.90. Take off distance is 5,700 ft with a maximum take off weight of 94,600lb and a maximum cruise altitude of 51,000 ft.
Includes G500 and G600 models announced in 2014
| World fleet | Charter fleet | Typical pax | Cabin volume | Cruise | Range | Years | |
| Gulfstream G600 | 202 | 18 | 16 | 1758 cu ft | 488 kts | 5,609 nm | 2012 - current |
| Gulfstream G500 | 190 | 30 | 19 | 1687 cu ft | 488 kts | 4,670 nm | 2015 - current |
| June 14, 2024 | Gulfstream and Bombardier tempt Brazilian buyers at Catarina |
| June 14, 2024 | Gulfstream’s G500 and G600 each pass 100,000 hours |
| May 7, 2024 | G600 gains FAA steep approach certification |
| April 12, 2024 | Gulfstream G500 returns to Aero Friedrichshafen |
| February 12, 2024 | Gulfstream G700 to make Singapore Airshow debut |
| January 11, 2024 | Nicholas Air adds G600 and launches Steel Jet memberships |
| December 16, 2023 | TAG expands maintenance capabilities with Bermuda approval |
| November 23, 2023 | Gulfstream completes trans-Atlantic flight on nothing but SAF |
| November 2, 2023 | Gulfstream completes latest next-gen manufacturing expansion |
| November 2, 2023 | Gulfstream to debut G700 alongside G500 at Dubai |
| October 11, 2023 | FAA awards G500 steep-approach certification |
| August 29, 2023 | G500 brings speedy comfort to ABS Jets’ fleet |
| July 25, 2023 | ExecuJet Haite is one of three new Gulfstream ASFs |
| February 21, 2023 | 100th G600 customer delighted to receive aircraft |
| November 10, 2022 | Thrive adds range to expanding fleet with G600 |
| November 10, 2022 | G700 makes Vietnam debut as Sun Air celebrates AOC |
| October 21, 2022 | CAE ramps up Gulfstream training in US and Singapore |
| October 17, 2022 | P&WC targets 2024 for PW800 engine station in Germany |
| May 15, 2022 | FlightSafety and Presage partner for two-pilot study |
| April 21, 2022 | Gulfstream slots SD's FlightDeck Freedom into latest models |
| April 19, 2022 | Dallas delivers debutant completed Gulfstream G600 |
| February 18, 2022 | Thrive expands its charter options with G600 order |
| December 14, 2021 | G500 and G600 demonstrate steep approaches |
| November 8, 2021 | Gulfstream duo add US and Middle East city-pair speed records |
| September 29, 2021 | Two years on, Gulfstream delivers G600 number fifty |
| September 13, 2021 | Gulfstream picks up interior design award in Venice |
| September 13, 2021 | Jet Aviation Vienna authorised to provide G500 and G600 maintenance |
| July 4, 2021 | Dallas Love Field hosts expanded G600 facility |
| June 23, 2021 | Luxaviation offers alluring G600 out of Luton |
| June 10, 2021 | Finnish MRO in Polar position for G500s and G600s |
| March 27, 2021 | ITP Aero to become P&WC sole overhaul supplier |
| March 27, 2021 | Gulfstream hits a century with G500 and G600 programme |
| December 28, 2020 | MJet takes delivery of Europe's first G600 |
| December 7, 2020 | G600 and Global 7500 TAG along to Asian fleet |
| November 2, 2020 | G500 and G600 continue to be full of surprises |
| August 16, 2020 | Gulfstream boosts cabin experience with purer air |
| July 12, 2020 | TAG takes delivery of high spec trio |
| May 12, 2020 | G600 meets the mark for EASA |
| December 10, 2019 | P&W pumps $30 million into Bridgeport |
| December 5, 2019 | Danish operator adds Europe’s first G500 |
| October 24, 2019 | Mature G500 rolls off the production line apace |
| October 22, 2019 | Solairus continues brand commitment with G600 debut |
| October 18, 2019 | EU customers eagerly await first G500 deliveries |
| August 11, 2019 | US customer takes delivery of first G600 in Savannah |
| July 16, 2019 | White House witnesses billion dollar Gulfstream order |
| July 2, 2019 | G600 receives its double certification from FAA |
| June 25, 2019 | Vision enhancement approved for in-service Gulfstreams |
| June 24, 2019 | Qatar cements spot as global Gulfstream leader |
| May 21, 2019 | Gulfstream's G600 closes in on type certification |
| May 7, 2019 | Gulfstream designs are in the mix for awards once more |
| April 16, 2019 | G500 fleet lives up to promises, says Gulfstream |
| February 22, 2019 | Gulfstream expects warm reception for G600 in Australia |
| February 12, 2019 | European and Asian expansion for Gulfstream sales and hangarage |
| January 7, 2019 | Qatar Executive gains two G500s |
| December 4, 2018 | Gogo Avance L5 certified for current Gulfstreams |
| October 16, 2018 | Gulfstream’s local FlightSafety centre adds more variety |
| October 14, 2018 | Gulfstream delivers G500 and buys nacelle line |
| August 2, 2018 | G500 is certified by FAA and exceeds range projections |
| August 2, 2018 | Qatar Executive debuts G500 at Farnborough |
| December 13, 2017 | Going in with eyes wide open – will next year's crop of new business aircraft give you a good return? |
| November 1, 2017 | Gulfstream: Highlights from 50 years since GII certification |
| August 31, 2017 | G600 number five takes to the skies with 'testbed' cabin layout |
| July 4, 2017 | GE Aviation and AT&T enable aircraft health monitoring |
| March 8, 2017 | Second G600 test vehicle takes to the sky |
| February 24, 2016 | G500 completes flutter testing and T4 joins programme |
| August 13, 2015 | Flight testing of G500 continues apace |
| June 12, 2015 | Qatar Exec secures deal for up to 30 Gulfstreams |
| May 28, 2015 | G500 enters flight testing with successful first mission |
| February 26, 2015 | PurePower enhances G500 efficiency |
| SkyMark Executive soars to new heights with G600 purchase for esteemed client | 15/08/2024 |
