Gulfstream G550

Gulfstream G550
Country	USA
Role	Business jet
First flight	18 July 2002
Built	600+

The Gulfstream G550 is a business jet aircraft produced by 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.

Source: Gulfstream G550 on Wikipedia

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Localisation	Moffett Air Field
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General Characteristics

The Gulfstream G550 (Model GV-SP) is an ultra-long-range large-cabin business jet developed from the highly successful Gulfstream V. It is renowned for its combination of extended non-stop range, high cruise speed, and advanced safety features, establishing it as a top choice for global corporate and government transport.

Property	Value (G550 Production Model)
Role	Ultra-Long-Range Corporate/Executive Transport
Manufacturer	Gulfstream Aerospace (General Dynamics)
First Flight	August 31, 2001
Crew	2 pilots + 1–2 attendants
Capacity	14 to 19 passengers (typical configuration 8)
Wingspan	28.50 m (93 ft 6 in)
Max Takeoff Weight	41,277 kg (91,000 lb)

Design and Powerplant

Engines: Two Rolls-Royce BR710 C4-11 turbofan engines.
Thrust: 68.4 kN (15,385 lbf) per engine.
Key Improvement: The G550 introduced a redesigned nose section compared to the GV, which incorporated the next-generation PlaneView cockpit, moving the entrance door forward and adding a seventh cabin window.
Avionics: Equipped with the PlaneView integrated flight deck, based on the Honeywell Primus Epic system, featuring four large 14-inch liquid crystal displays.
Safety Feature: Includes the innovative Enhanced Vision System (EVS), which projects thermal imagery onto the Head-Up Display (HUD), allowing pilots to see runway lights and terrain in low-visibility conditions.
Cabin: Features 100% fresh air replenishment (no recirculation) and the lowest cabin pressure altitude in its class, reducing passenger fatigue on long flights.

Performance and Usage

Max Cruise Speed: Mach 0.85 (approx. 904 km/h or 488 knots).
High-Speed Cruise: Mach 0.87 (approx. 925 km/h or 500 knots).
Maximum Range: 12,501 km (6,750 nautical miles) at Mach 0.80. This allows non-stop flights between city pairs like Tokyo and Paris or New York and Dubai.
Service Ceiling: 15,545 m (51,000 ft).
Military/Special Use: The G550 airframe is extensively used by military forces (including the US, Singapore, and Australia) as a Special Mission Aircraft, such as the **C-37B** VIP transport and the Conformal Airborne Early Warning (CAEW) platform.
Design Award: The G550 team was honored with the prestigious Collier Trophy in 2003 for its technological innovation and advancement in aviation.