Gulfstream G650

Gulfstream Aerospace · United States · first flew 2009 · light aircraft

The Gulfstream G650 is a large ultra-long-range business jet with two rear-fuselage turbofans, a highly swept wing and a T-tail, capable of near-transonic intercontinental flight.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — Wings	Low-mounted, swept
E — Engines	2 × turbofan, fuselage-mounted
F — Fuselage	30.41 m fuselage
T — Tail	T-tail

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Large ultra-long-range jet
Highly swept wing
T-tail with rear engines

Look for the long, wide-cabin fuselage with large oval windows, sharply swept wing and tall T-tail with two rear-mounted engines. Its sheer size sets it apart from mid-size jets.

Specifications

The Gulfstream G650 has a length of 30.41 m (100 ft).
It has a wingspan of 30.36 m (100 ft).
Its maximum speed is 982 km/h (610 mph).
Typical crew: 2-4 (up to 18 pax).

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History

First flown in 2009 and certified in 2012, the G650 became Gulfstream's flagship and one of the fastest and longest-ranged civil aircraft of its time. It set numerous city-pair speed records and reshaped the top of the business-jet market.

Variants

The extended-range G650ER raised range further, and the airframe underpins Gulfstream's later large-cabin developments. The type is also used in special-mission and government-transport roles.

Where you'll see it

In the UK the G650 frequents Farnborough and London Luton for corporate, charter and head-of-state movements, with its long range linking Britain non-stop to Asia and the US west coast. Its size and performance mark it as a flagship of the bizjet ramp.

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