Aircraft comparison
Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G550
The same figures as our ownership cost guides, side by side: cabin and performance first, then what each aircraft costs to own and fly.
Cabin and performance
| Gulfstream G500 | Gulfstream G550 | |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 19 | 19 |
| RangeNautical miles, optimum configuration | 5,300 nm | 6,750 nm |
| Cruise speed | 516 kt | 488 kt |
| Service ceiling | 51,000 ft | 51,000 ft |
| Charter rateTypical market hourly rate, not a CRAFT quote | $7,350/hr | $7,650/hr |
Ownership and operating cost
Fixed costs are what the aircraft costs before it moves: crew, hangar, insurance, management. Variable costs are charged by the hour flown. Estimates only; the real figures depend on how and where you fly.
| Gulfstream G500 | Gulfstream G550 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed costsA year, before any flying | $692,765 | $742,000 |
| Variable costsPer hour flown | $4,189/hr | $3,602/hr |
| Total at 200 hoursFixed plus variable, a year | $1,530,565 | $1,462,400 |
| Cost per hour at 200 hours | $7,653/hr | $7,312/hr |
Full breakdowns: Gulfstream G500 and Gulfstream G550.
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