With Bill Gates and his girlfriend arriving in Da Nang this week in the American billionaire’s US$70-million Gulfstream G650ER, we thought it opportune to take a look ‘under the bonnet’ of the luxurious Gulfstream.
Manufactured by the American company Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, the aircraft can accommodate a maximum of 17 people in the lap of luxury, or 6-8 sleeping passengers.
Launched in 2014, the Gulfstream G650ER is one of the world’s fastest and largest commercial aircraft with prices starting at $70 million, and actually holds the record for the farthest, fastest flight in business. With more than 500 aircraft in service and 125-plus world speed records, the G650 and G650ER are among the most trusted business jets in the world.
The spacious interior is a refined getaway above the clouds where supreme comfort meets high design and innovation. Gulfstream’s clean air system delivers 100% fresh air every two to three minutes, and our air-ionising technology neutralises allergens and viruses. The plane also boasts Ka-band wifi and fast global internet.
SUSTAINABILITY ADVANCEMENTS
Pairing Gulfstream’s aerodynamic wing and advanced avionics with Rolls-Royce engines, the clean-sheet design of the G650 and G650ER represents a bold leap ahead in high-speed efficiency and fuel-economy. Gulfstream leads the industry in sustainability innovation, from new aircraft technology to environmentally responsible practices.
DESIGNED FOR PRECISION
Innovation powers the G650 family. Gulfstream’s aerodynamic wing increases speed, range and efficiency. Fly-by-wire technology creates a comfortable flight. The streamlined displays of the PlaneView™ II flight deck increase safety and reduce pilot workload.
ENHANCED SAFETY AND FLEXIBILITY
Certified for steep approach and equipped with Gulfstream’s Enhanced Flight Vision System (EFVS), the G650 and G650ER utilise state-of-the-art technology to maximise handling and performance. Planned enhancements include our award-winning Predictive Landing Performance System, which is designed to help pilots avoid runway overruns.
PERFORMANCE
- G650ER Maximum Range1: 7,500 nm
- High-Speed Cruise: Mach 0.90
- Long-Range Cruise: Mach 0.85
- Takeoff Distance: 6,299 ft
- Initial Cruise Altitude: 41,000 ft
- Maximum Cruise Altitude: 51,000 ft
