The all-new Gulfstream G500 is a mix of modern technologies and top-class hedonism. From Los Angeles to London in a nonstop flight, you may enjoy the ultimate luxury and superior avionics.
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The aircraft outdistances all peers above Mach 0.85 and is the only jet in its class to combine incredible speed with significant range, 3,800 nautical miles/7,038 kilometers, when flying at Mach 0.90. The advanced airframe design and powerful Pratt & Whitney Canada engines give the aircraft a range of 5,000 nautical miles/9,260 kilometers at Mach 0.85. The G500's nonstop reach connects distant cities such as Istanbul to Cape Town, South Africa; Los Angeles to London; and San Francisco to Tokyo.
A fully fueled G500 covers 5,000 nautical miles/9,260 kilometers at Mach 0.85 with eight passengers and luggage. Double the payload and the G500 still flies up to 4,600 nautical miles/8,519 kilometers nonstop, enough to fly from Sao Paulo, Brazil, to Madrid.
With a width of 7 feet 11 inches/2.41 meters and a height of 6 feet 4 inches/1.93 meters, the all-new Gulfstream G500 cabin is the optimal size and shape to help produce best-in-class speed, maneuverability and fuel efficiency, yet it's still large enough to carry 18 passengers. The uniquely shaped cross-section translates to plentiful elbow and shoulder room for seated passengers while also offering plenty of headroom as passengers move about the cabin. The 27-inch-/68.5-centimeter-wide seats include a footrest for comfortable reclining.
Pedestal-mounted conference tables provide stability for working and are height adjustable. High-speed communications and entertainment equipment allow the cabin to double as an office in the sky or a media room. Gulfstream is the only aircraft manufacturer in the G500's class to offer the option of a forward or aft galley. With an interior cabin length of 41 feet 6 inches/12.65 meters, the G500 offers exceptional space for an owner to design and arrange multiple areas for work, relaxation or entertainment to his or her liking.
The cabin environment influences the travel experience while airborne and upon arrival. The all-new G500's 12 large Gulfstream panoramic windows provide captivating views and bathe the cabin in natural light. Only 100 percent fresh air, replenished every two minutes, fills the cabin. Gulfstream engineered the interior to be quiet enough for passengers to converse in normal tones even while in flight. The interior is pressurized to no more than 4,850 feet/1,478 meters, even at a maximum altitude of 51,000 feet/ 15,545 meters.
The combination of clean, replenished air and a low interior altitude helps reduce the effects of jet lag so that passengers arrive feeling more refreshed and alert.
Gulfstream debuts two new technologies in the all-new Gulfstream G500. The intelligent integration of the new flight systems enhances efficiency and improves safety. Active control sidesticks replace the control columns, creating more space and better comfort for pilots. The sidesticks are digitally linked to provide the same response and control of a traditional pedestal-mounted yoke to ensure that both pilots see and feel every maneuver and control input the other pilot makes. Gulfstream features computer-controlled systems that further enhance efficiency and safety. ■
