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Gulfstream G550
Gulfstream · Ultra-long-range Business Jet · USA · Modern (1992–2009)
The Gulfstream G550 is an American business jet aircraft produced by the General Dynamics' Gulfstream Aerospace unit in Savannah, Georgia, US. The certification designation is GV-SP. A version with reduced fuel capacity was marketed as the G500. Gulfstream ceased production of the G550 in July 2021.
Specifications
- Category
- Fixed Wing
- Sub-Category
- General Aviation
- Domain
- Dual-Use
- Era
- Modern (1992–2009)
- Country
- USA
- Manufacturer
- Gulfstream
- Operator
- Corporate / military / VVIP
- Primary Role
- Ultra-long-range Business Jet
- Status
- Retired
- Service Entry
- 2003
- Produced
- 600
- Unit Cost (2026$)
- ~$10-25M used
- Engine
- 2x Rolls-Royce BR710C4-11
- Thrust / Power
- 29,500 lbf total
- Launch
- Ground
- Length (ft)
- 96.4
- Wingspan (ft)
- 93.5
- Empty Weight (lb)
- 45000
- MTOW (lb)
- 91000
- Endurance (hr)
- 12
- Service Ceiling (ft)
- 51000
- Range (mi)
- 6750
- Max Speed (mph)
- 594
- Max Speed (Mach)
- 0.885