Gulfstream G650/G700/G800#G650ER

The Gulfstream G650 was formally launched as an internal company project in May 2005, and publicly unveiled on March 13, 2008. At the public announcement occasion, company executives stated the new model would become Gulfstream's largest, fastest and most expensive business jet on entry to the market."New Gulfstream", Flying, Vol. 135., No. 5, May 2008, p. 52.

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The wing design was completed in 2006. A total of 1,400 hours of wind tunnel testing was completed by 2008. A pressure-test fuselage was built and tested, including an ultimate-pressure test of {{cvt|18.37|psi|0}}.Flying, May 2008, p. 56.

The G650 taxied under its own power for the first time on September 26, 2009.[http://theenterprisereport.typepad.com/news/2009/09/photo-exclusive-the-gulfstream-g650.html "Photo Exclusive: The Gulfstream G650"]. The Enterprise Report.com, September 27, 2009. A public rollout ceremony was held on September 29, 2009.Larson, George. [http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic/story.jsp?id=news/G650092909.xml&headline=Gulfstream%20G650%20Rolls%20Out&channel=busav "Gulfstream G650 Rolls Out"]{{Dead link|date=May 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}. Aviation Week, September 29, 2009. The G650 had its maiden flight on November 25, 2009.{{cite web|url=http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2009/11/25/335489/pictures-g650-takes-to-the-skies.html|title=News Channel - Homepage - flightglobal.com|website=Flightglobal.com|access-date=22 November 2017}}

Flight testing for the maximum operating speed of Mach 0.925 was announced as completed on May 4, 2010.Alton K. Marsh.[http://www.aopa.org/aircraft/articles/2010/100504gulfstream.html?WT.mc_id=100507epilot&WT.mc_sect=gan Gulfstream G650 reaches near speed of sound]. AOPA Online, 4 May 2010 (accessed May 9, 2010) Gulfstream reported on August 26, 2010, that the G650 hit a maximum speed of Mach 0.995 during a dive as part of its 1,800-hour flight test program.[http://www.gulfstream.com/news/releases/2010/gulfstream-g650-reaches-mach-0.995.htm "Gulfstream G650 Reaches Mach 0.995"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110928063541/http://www.gulfstream.com/news/releases/2010/gulfstream-g650-reaches-mach-0.995.htm |date=2011-09-28}}. Gulfstream.com, August 26, 2010. In April 2011, a G650 crashed shortly after liftoff. The cause was determined to be related to the speeds carried out for the single engine takeoff run. The G650 test aircraft were grounded until May 28, 2011, when the remaining test aircraft were allowed to return to flight testing.[http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic/story_generic.jsp?channel=busav&id=news/bav/2011/04/11/01.xml&headline=Investigators%20seek%20clues%20in%20G650%20Crash "Investigators seek clues in G650 Crash"]{{Dead link|date=May 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}.

On September 7, 2012, the G650 received its type certificate from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).Mayle, Mary Carr. "[http://savannahnow.com/exchange/2012-09-08/gulfstream-g650-gets-faa-certification#.UEsLq7Igfiw Gulfstream G650 gets FAA certification]" Savannah Morning News, 8 September 2012. Retrieved: 8 September 2012.Brown, Sarah. "[https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2012/september/07/ultra-ultra-g650-gets-type-certificate 'Ultra-ultra' G650 gets type certificate]" Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, 7 September 2012. Retrieved: 14 July 2021. Its first delivery was to an American customer, Preston Henn,{{cite news |url=http://www.cnn.com/2013/02/06/travel/private-jets |title='Redneck' speed freak buys super-fast jet |access-date=27 December 2012 |work=CNN}} on December 27, 2012.{{cite web |url=http://www.avweb.com/eletter/archives/avflash/2403-full.html#207903 |title=First G650 Delivered |access-date=27 December 2012 |archive-date=May 31, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130531023742/http://www.avweb.com/eletter/archives/avflash/2403-full.html#207903 |url-status=dead }}

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The G650 had a nominal list price of $64.5 million in 2013,Whyte, Alasdair. [http://www.corporatejetinvestor.com/articles/flipping-g650s-speculating-on-business-jets-908/ "Speculating on business jets"]. Corporate Jet Investor, November 18, 2013. but there was a three-year waiting list. Some aircraft produced for delivery in 2013 sold for more than $70 million to buyers that wanted to take immediate delivery.Whyte, Alasdair. [http://www.corporatejetinvestor.com/articles/the-jet-business-sells-a-g650-for-more-than-70-million-745/ "Second G650 trades"]. Corporate Jet Investor, November 22, 2013.

After rising to $71-73 million in 2014, initial enthusiasm dissipated and the value of pre-owned G650s stabilized at $50 million after the competing Bombardier Global 7500 was certified in 2018.{{cite news |url= http://www.aircraftvaluenews.com/certification-of-bombardier-global-7500-puts-pressure-on-g650er-values/ |title= Certification of Bombardier Global 7500 Puts Pressure on G650ER Values |website= Aircraft Value News |publisher=Access Intelligence |date= November 26, 2018}}

Also in May 2014, Gulfstream confirmed that the G650 would be offered to the United States Air Force for its program to replace the E-8C JSTARS air-to-ground surveillance and targeting aircraft. The still emerging requirements call for an aircraft with a 10-13 man crew and a belly-mounted radar {{convert|3.9|-|6|m|ft|abbr=on}} long.[http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/gulfstream-to-pitch-g650-for-jstars-replacement-399628/ "Gulfstream to pitch G650 for JSTARS replacement"]. Flightglobal.com, May 22, 2014. However, during the fiscal 2019 budget rollout briefing it was announced that the Air Force will not move forward with an E-8C replacement aircraft. Funding for the JSTARS recapitalization program will instead be diverted to pay for development of an advanced battle management system.[https://www.military.com/dodbuzz/2018/02/12/air-force-kills-jstars-upgrade.html Air Force Kills JSTARS Upgrade] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180215084351/https://www.military.com/dodbuzz/2018/02/12/air-force-kills-jstars-upgrade.html |date=2018-02-15}} Military.com, 12 February, 2018[https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/jstars-replacement-cancelled-in-new-usaf-budget-plan-445844/ JSTARS replacement cancelled in new USAF budget plan] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180215084107/https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/jstars-replacement-cancelled-in-new-usaf-budget-plan-445844/ |date=2018-02-15}} FlightGlobal, 13 February, 2018

The G650 aircraft project was named the 2014 winner of the Collier Trophy, for having "strengthened business aviation through significant technological advancements in aircraft performance, cabin comfort, and safety."{{cite news |last=Kauh |first=Elaine |date=12 March 2015 |title=Gulfstream G650 Wins 2014 Collier Trophy |url=http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/Gulfstream-G650-Wins-2014-Collier-Trophy-223684-1.html |access-date=13 March 2015 |work=AVweb}}

In September 2018, Gulfstream was conducting testing at London City Airport to certify the aircraft to perform steep approaches.{{cite web|last=Trauvetter|first=Chad|url=https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2018-09-20/gulfstream-g650-conducts-steep-approach-trials-lcy |title=Gulfstream G650 Conducts Steep Approach Trials at LCY |date= September 20, 2018 |website=Aviation International News|publisher=AIN Media Group |access-date=2023-07-26}} In 2023, its equipped price was $68.5M for the G650, and $70.5M for the G650ER.

The 300th G650 was delivered in April 2018, just over five years since introduction in December 2012.{{cite press release |url=https://www.gulfstreamnews.com/news/gulfstream-delivers-300th-g650 |title=Gulfstream delivers 300th G650 |date=April 11, 2018 |publisher=Gulfstream |access-date=April 11, 2018 |archive-date=April 12, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180412145437/https://www.gulfstreamnews.com/news/gulfstream-delivers-300th-g650 |url-status=dead }} The 400th was delivered in December 2019, seven years after the type's introduction.{{cite press release |url=https://www.gulfstreamnews.com/news/gulfstream-delivers-400th-aircraft-from-industry-leading-g650-family |title=Gulfstream Delivers 400TH Aircraft From Industry-Leading G650 Family |date=December 5, 2019 |publisher=Gulfstream |access-date=December 7, 2019 |archive-date=December 7, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191207002702/https://www.gulfstreamnews.com/news/gulfstream-delivers-400th-aircraft-from-industry-leading-g650-family |url-status=dead }} The 500th was delivered by Gulfstream's Appleton completions facility in September 2022.{{cite press release |url= https://www.gulfstreamnews.com/en/news/?id=fe7f2c91-0dc9-4030-a696-8d7bda055086 |title= Gulfstream Delivers 500th Aircraft in G650 Family |date= September 26, 2022 |publisher= Gulfstream|archive-url= https://archive.today/20221120194439/https://www.gulfstreamnews.com/en/news/?id=fe7f2c91-0dc9-4030-a696-8d7bda055086|archive-date= 20 November 2022|url-status= live}} In February 2025, the final G650 was completed; it is being replaced by the G800.

On May 18, 2014, Gulfstream announced at the annual European Business Aviation Association exhibition, that it had developed an extended range version called the G650ER. The G650ER is capable of flying {{convert|7500|nmi}} at Mach 0.85, due to its {{convert|4000|lb|0}} increase in fuel capacity. Gulfstream stated that in March a G650ER development aircraft had flown non-stop from Hong Kong to Teterboro, New Jersey in the United States, a distance of {{convert|7494|nmi|0}}; it had also flown non-stop from Los Angeles to Melbourne in Australia. The extra fuel is housed in existing space inside the G650's wings and aircraft already built may be quickly upgraded to the ER version. The G650ER received its certification in October 2014 and began deliveries in late 2014.Garvey, William & Salerno. Jessica A. "[http://aviationweek.com/business-aviation/gulfstream-650er-enters-service Gulfstream 650ER Enters Service]" Aviation Week, 1 January 2015. Accessed: 19 May 2015. The G650ER attempted two world records from New York to Beijing to Savannah in February 2015.[http://www.popularmechanics.com/flight/a14198/gulfstream-g650er-around-the-world/ "This Gulfstream Flew Around the World With Just One Fuel Stop"]. Popular Mechanics The same year, a G650ER set a new record for the longest non-stop flight by a purpose-built business jet, flying {{convert|8010|nmi|0}} from Singapore to Las Vegas with four passengers and crew. The record was surpassed by a Bombardier Global 7500 in March 2019,{{cite web |last=Sarsfield |first=Kate |date=March 6, 2019 |title=Global 7500 sets business jet range record |url=https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/pictures-global-7500-sets-business-jet-range-record-456385/ |access-date=March 19, 2019 |website=Flightglobal |publisher=Reed Business Information}} before the G650ER retook the record in April 2019 by flying 8,379 nmi (15,518 km) from Singapore to Tucson.{{Cite web |date=April 2019 |title=Gulfstream G650ER Sets Speed Record, Completes Farthest Business Jet Flight Ever |url=https://www.controller.com/blog/aircraft-news/2019/04/gulfstream-g650er-sets-speed-record-completes-farthest-business-jet-flight-ever |access-date=17 May 2024 |website=Controller}} Production on the G650 ended in February 2025, with it being replaced by the G800.{{Cite web |title=News Releases - Gulfstream News - Gulfstream News |url=https://www.gulfstreamnews.com/en/news/?id=ab61f51c-6003-4458-b2fc-514fc920fa51 |access-date=2025-02-27 |website=www.gulfstreamnews.com |language=en}}

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On the eve of the October 2019 NBAA Convention & Exhibition in Las Vegas, Gulfstream announced its new flagship, the G700, showing a video of the aircraft taxiing under its own power in Savannah.

It should fly 7,500 nmi/13,890 km at Mach 0.85 or 6,400 nmi/11,853 km at Mach 0.90.

Its longer cabin can accommodate up to five areas and has 20 windows.

It is powered by Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines and has new winglets.

Customer deliveries were originally planned to start in 2022.{{cite press release |url= https://www.gulfstreamnews.com/news/gulfstream-introduces-the-all-new-gulfstream-g700 |title= Gulfstream introduces the all new gulfstream G700 |date= October 21, 2019 |publisher= G700 |access-date= October 22, 2019 |archive-date= October 22, 2019 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20191022060225/https://www.gulfstreamnews.com/news/gulfstream-introduces-the-all-new-gulfstream-g700 |url-status= dead }} In July 2023, FAA approval was expected to be received in the autumn.{{cite news |url= https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/gulfstreams-second-g800-test-aircraft-makes-first-flight/154136.article |title= Gulfstream's second G800 test aircraft makes first flight |date= Jul 17, 2023 |author= Jon Hemmerdinger |work=Flight Global}}

The $75 million jet is a {{cvt|10|foot}} stretch of the G650. The aircraft completed its first flight on February 14, 2020.{{cite press release |url= https://www.gulfstreamnews.com/news/all-new-gulfstream-g700-makes-first-flight |title= General Dynamics Announces Gulfstream G700 First Flight |date= February 14, 2020 |publisher= Gulfstream |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200215135311/https://www.gulfstreamnews.com/news/all-new-gulfstream-g700-makes-first-flight |archive-date=February 15, 2020 |url-status=dead}} The G700 should share its fly-by-wire cockpit with the G500/G600: active control sidesticks and Honeywell Primus Epic flight deck with synthetic and enhanced vision systems for a common type rating.

The jet is 110 ft (33.5 m) long, about {{cvt|3|m|ft|disp=flip}} longer than the G650ER and about {{cvt|0.3|m|ft|disp=flip}} shorter than the competing Bombardier Global 7500. Its main cabin is {{cvt|17.4|m|ft|disp=flip}} long, {{cvt|1.9|m|ft|disp=flip}} high and {{cvt|2.5|m|ft|disp=flip}} wide; {{cvt|{{#expr:17.4-16.6}}|m|ft|disp=flip}} longer, {{cvt|0.1|m|ft|disp=flip}} wider and a fraction taller than the 7500's cabin.

It should carry 19 seated passengers or sleep 10.

It will have a MTOW of {{cvt|107600|lb}} and the 18,250 lbf (81.2 kN) turbofans should burn 2–3% less fuel than the G650's R-R BR725s.

The aircraft should need a {{cvt|1,905|m|ft|disp=flip}} runway at MTOW in ISA conditions at sea level and land in {{cvt|762|m|ft|disp=flip}} at a typical landing weight.{{cite news |url= https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/gulfstream-raises-the-stakes-with-g700-launch-461635/ |title= Gulfstream raises the stakes with G700 launch |date= 22 Oct 2019 |author= Jon Hemmerdinger |work= Flightglobal}}

It has the same {{cvt|1,283|sqft}} wing with its 33° wingsweep but the more outboard canted winglets are {{cvt|3.4|ft|m}} wider.

The basic operating weight increases from {{cvt|54,500 to 56,000|lb}} and the wet wing fuel capacity increases slightly by {{cvt|1,200|lb}}.

The Pearl 700 turbofan is an improved version of the BR725, with one more low-pressure turbine stage, an overall pressure ratio over 50:1, and a bypass ratio higher than 6.5:1 for a 3–5% better thrust specific fuel consumption.

After flight tests, G700 bested its competitor's {{cvt|7,700|nmi|km}} range and reached up to {{cvt|7,800-8,000|nmi|km}}.{{cite news |url= https://aviationweek.com/business-aviation/gulfstream-unveils-new-g700-flagship-nbaa-bace |title= Gulfstream Unveils New G700 Flagship At NBAA-BACE |date= Oct 21, 2019 |author= Fred George |work= Aviation Week Network}} The maximum operating speed of the G700 has increased from Mach 0.925 to Mach 0.935, ranking it as the fastest in the Gulfstream product line.{{cite web | url=https://aviationweek.com/business-aviation/airports-fbos-suppliers/gulfstream-announces-increased-range-speed-g700 | title=Gulfstream Announces Increased Range, Speed of G700 | Aviation Week Network }}

In 2023, its equipped price was $79.9M.{{cite news |url= https://infogram.com/bca-table-2023-jets-ultra-long-range-1ho16vorwrqkx4n |title= Purchase planning handbook - Ultra long-range Jets table |date= Second Quarter 2023 |work= Business & Commercial Aircraft}} The FAA issued its certificate on 29 March 2024, and the first two deliveries, to U.S.-based customers, took place on 23 April 2024.{{Cite web |last=Phelps |first=Mark |date=2024-04-26 |title=Gulfstream G700 Enters Service With First Two Deliveries |url=https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/gulfstream-g700-enters-service-with-first-two-deliveries/ |access-date=2024-04-28 |website=AVweb |language=en-US}}{{cite news |url= https://www.flightglobal.com/business-aviation/gulfstream-secures-g700s-certification-after-protracted-process/157571.article |title= Gulfstream secures G700's certification after protracted process |author= Jon Hemmerdinger |date= 29 March 2024 |work= Flightglobal}}

On April 23, 2024, Gulfstream began customer deliveries of its new G700 aircraft, less than a month after obtaining Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification. The first two G700s have begun service.{{Cite web |title=Globe-girdling Gulfstream G700 Gets FAA Greenlight {{!}} AIN |author=Chad Trautvetter |work=Aviation International News |date=29 March 2024 |access-date=19 March 2025 |url= https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2024-03-29/globe-girdling-gulfstream-g700-gets-faa-greenlight}} The G700 was nominated for the 2024 Collier Trophy,{{Cite web |last=Writer |first=Jessica Reed • |last2=Editor |title=NAA Reveals Five Finalists for 2024 Collier Trophy {{!}} AIN |url=https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/aerospace/2025-03-11/naa-reveals-five-finalists-2024-collier-trophy |access-date=2025-04-17 |website=Aviation International News}} ultimately awarded to the Parker Solar Probe.

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On October 4, 2021, Gulfstream unveiled in Savannah the Gulfstream G800, with the G700 wing and Pearl 700 engines, offering 8,000 nmi (14,800 km) range, four living areas, and 16 windows, with deliveries planned to begin in 2023.{{cite press release |url= https://gulfstreamnews.com/en/news/?id=1bc2a506-05b6-4c3e-bea0-95ead33c52ed |title= Gulfstream Introduces Two All-New Business Jets |date= October 4, 2021 |publisher= Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.}}

Priced at $72.5 million, the G800 has a G650-size cabin, {{cvt|10|ft}} shorter than the G700's with two fewer windows per side.{{cite news |url= https://aviationweek.com/business-aviation/aircraft-propulsion/gulfstream-unveils-new-generation-g400-g800-jets |title= Gulfstream Unveils New-Generation G400, G800 Jets |author= Bill Carey |date= October 5, 2021 |work= Aviation Week}} The G800 first flew on June 28, 2022{{cite web |url= https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/gulfstreams-next-flagship-the-g800-achieves-first-flight/ |title= Gulfstream's Next Flagship, The G800, Achieves First Flight |access-date= June 29, 2022 |last= Phelps |first= Mark |work= AVweb |date= June 28, 2022 |archive-url= https://archive.today/20220629113437/https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/gulfstreams-next-flagship-the-g800-achieves-first-flight/ |archive-date= June 29, 2022 |url-status= live}} and FAA certification was expected in the first half of 2025.{{Cite web |title=News Releases - Gulfstream News - Gulfstream News |url=https://www.gulfstreamnews.com/en/news/?id=ab61f51c-6003-4458-b2fc-514fc920fa51 |access-date=2025-02-27 |website=www.gulfstreamnews.com |language=en}} The G800 received FAA and EASA certification in April 2025, with the maximum range of 8,200 nmi (15,200 km) and maximum speed of Mach 0.935, increased from the original announcement.{{Cite web |last=Science |first=Hanneke Weitering • |last2=Editor |first2=Technology |title=Gulfstream G800 Wins Simultaneous FAA and EASA Certification {{!}} AIN |url=https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2025-04-16/gulfstream-g800-wins-faa-and-easa-certification |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=Aviation International News}}

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The G650 has a cruise speed of Mach 0.85 to 0.90, with maximum speed of Mach 0.925 and a range of up to {{Convert|7000|nmi|lk=in|abbr=~}}. It can be equipped with a full kitchen and bar as well as a variety of entertainment features including satellite phones and wireless internet. The jet uses two Rolls-Royce BR725 engines, each producing a maximum thrust of {{convert|17000|lbf|kN|sigfig=3|lk=on}}.[http://www.rolls-royce.com/media/showPR.jsp?PR_ID=40621 "Rolls-Royce presents BR725 engine to power new Gulfstream G650"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081115235342/http://www.rolls-royce.com/media/showPR.jsp?PR_ID=40621 |date=2008-11-15 }}, Rolls-Royce, March 13, 2008. Gulfstream has stated that with a weight of less than {{convert|100000|lb|kg|sigfig=3|lk=on}}, the G650 is able to land at small general aviation airports allowing passengers to avoid larger more busy airports.

To better use the main cabin space, Gulfstream designers rejected the usual circular fuselage cross-section in favor of an oval which uses a flatter lower portion.Warwick, Graham. [https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/gulfstream-g650-in-the-cockpit-222188/ "Gulfstream G650 - in the cabin"]. Flightglobal.com, 13 March 2008. The cabin is {{convert|8|ft|6|in|m}} wide and {{convert|6|ft|3|in|m}} high, allowing the craft to be configured to carry between 11 and 18 passengers. The fuselage and wing are constructed mostly of metal while composite materials are used for the empennage, winglets, rear pressure bulkhead, engine cowlings, cabin floor structure and many fairings.{{Cite web|title=New Gulfstream G650|url=http://www.flyingmag.com/pilot-reports/jets/new-gulfstream-g650/|access-date=2021-10-28|website=Flying|date=22 May 2008|archive-date=October 30, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211030032227/https://www.flyingmag.com/pilot-reports/jets/new-gulfstream-g650/|url-status=dead}} The elliptical cabin windows,{{cite web|url=https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2008/march/14/gulfstream-launches-ultra-ultra-g650|title=Gulfstream launches 'ultra-ultra' G650|date=14 March 2008|website= aopa.org |access-date=22 November 2017}} eight on each side of the fuselage, are {{convert|28|in|cm}} wide. Panels are bonded rather than riveted, reducing parts count compared to the G550.{{cn|date=October 2022|reason=unreliable source removed}}

The G650 wing has a sweep of 36 degrees which is greater than wings on previous Gulfstream aircraft like the G550 with a sweep of 27 degrees. It does not use leading-edge high-lift devices, and tracks for rear-mounted flaps are completely enclosed within the airfoil contour. The wing's leading edge is a continuously changing curve, and the airfoil varies continuously from root to tip. The aircraft also incorporates winglets.{{Cite web|title=Gulfstream G650 {{!}} Supersonic Business Jet|url=http://www.supersonic-business-jet.com/gulfstream-g650.php|access-date=2021-10-28|website=www.supersonic-business-jet.com|archive-date=August 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210802230234/http://www.supersonic-business-jet.com/gulfstream-g650.php|url-status=dead}}

The aircraft controls are completely fly-by-wire, with no mechanical control between pilot and flight surfaces. The surfaces are moved by dual hydraulic systems. The G650 shares its yokes and column with the G550 in an effort to receive a common type rating.Warwick, Graham. [http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2008/03/13/222188/gulfstream-g650-in-the-cockpit.html "Gulfstream G650 - in the cockpit"]. Flightglobal.com, March 13, 2008. While most newer airliners now employ fly-by-wire technology, the G650 was only the second fly-by-wire business jet, after the Dassault Falcon 7X and before the Embraer Legacy 500.{{cite news |url= http://www.flyingmag.com/aircraft/jets/fly-by-wire-fact-versus-science-fiction |title= Fly by Wire: Fact versus Science Fiction |date= April 23, 2014 |work= Flying |access-date= October 23, 2016 |archive-date= November 2, 2016 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20161102191553/http://www.flyingmag.com/aircraft/jets/fly-by-wire-fact-versus-science-fiction |url-status= dead }}

At FL 470 and ISA-7°C, it cruises at Mach 0.85 or {{cvt|480|kn|km/h}} TAS and burns {{cvt|2,400|lb}} per hour at a weight of {{cvt|67,500|lb}}, raising to {{cvt|3,000|lb}} per h at Mach 0.90 or {{cvt|506|kn|km/h}} TAS.{{cite news |url= http://aviationweek.com/business-aviation/latest-business-jet-offering-raises-bar |title= Latest Business Jet Offering Raises The Bar |date= Mar 25, 2013 |author= Fred George |work= Aviation Week & Space Technology}}

The G700's flight deck is upgraded to the Symmetry flight deck from the G500/G600.{{Cite web|date=2019-10-22|title=Gulfstream Keeps G500/600 Avionics Configuration in New G700 Jet|url=https://www.aviationtoday.com/2019/10/22/gulfstream-keeps-g500-600-avionics-configuration-new-g700-jet/|access-date=2020-11-25|website=Aviation Today}}

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: Extended Range version, with maximum takeoff weight increased by {{convert|4000|lb}} and an equivalent increase in fuel capacity; capable of flying {{convert|7500|nmi|mi km|lk=in}} at Mach 0.85.{{cite web |url=http://australianaviation.com.au/2014/05/gulfstream-offers-longer-ranging-g650er/ |title=Longer-ranging Gulfstream G650ER visits Melbourne on record-breaking flight |date= May 20, 2014 |website=australianaviation.com.au |publisher=Phantom Media Pty Ltd |access-date= May 25, 2014}} Fuel capacity of the wet wings is increased by a modification to the fuel system, through a service bulletin; the modification is available as a $2 million retrofit for existing G650 aircraft. The list price for new a G650ER aircraft was $66.5 million in 2014.{{cite web |url= http://aviationweek.com/business-aviation/gulfstream-announces-g650er |title= Gulfstream Announces G650ER |date= May 19, 2014 |author= Fred George |work= Aviation Week}}

; G700

: Announced in October 2019, the aircraft is stretched by 10 ft 1 in ({{#expr:(33.48-30.41)}} m) for a longer cabin with five areas and ten windows per side, up from eight. The engines are 2–3% more efficient {{cvt|18250|lbf|kN}} Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 turbofans. The aircraft has a {{cvt|4000|lb}} heavier MTOW than the G650ER for the same {{cvt|7500|nmi|km}} range.

; G800

: Announced in October 2021, the aircraft is slated to replace the G650.{{cite web |url=https://aviationweek.com/shownews/ebace/gulfstream-expects-first-g800-flight-very-shortly |title=Gulfstream Expects First G800 Flight 'Very Shortly' |date= May 22, 2022 |website=aviationweek.com |access-date= September 26, 2022}}

According to flight tracking service SiliconJets using data from ADS-B,{{cite web | title=track aircraft live | website=ADS-B Exchange | url=https://globe.adsbexchange.com/ | access-date=2023-12-10}} current executives flying G650 models on a regular basis include:

Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Mark Benioff, and Larry Ellison.{{cite web | title=SiliconJets (@SiliconJets@lumberjacks.social) | website=Lumberjacks Social | url=https://lumberjacks.social/@SiliconJets | ref={{sfnref | Lumberjacks Social}} | access-date=2023-12-10}}{{cite web | title=About SiliconJets | website=Mastodon hosted on lumberjacks.social | url=https://lumberjacks.social/siliconjets/index.html | access-date=2023-12-10}}

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On April 2, 2011, the second G650 test aircraft crashed during takeoff from the Roswell International Air Center, New Mexico, killing the four Gulfstream employees on board (two pilots and two test engineers). The aircraft was conducting a takeoff-performance test during which an engine failure was simulated by reducing the right engine's thrust to idle. The G650 became airborne briefly at a high angle of attack before its right wingtip hit the runway; then it slid on the ground, struck a concrete berm, and caught fire.{{cite web|url= http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2011/04/06/355219/g650-was-at-high-angle-of-attack-prior-to-accident.html|title= G650 was at high angle of attack prior to accident|access-date= December 6, 2022|last= Ostrower|first= Jon |work= Flight International|date= April 6, 2011|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110411073817/http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2011/04/06/355219/g650-was-at-high-angle-of-attack-prior-to-accident.html|archive-date= April 11, 2011|url-status= dead}}

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) determined the probable cause of the crash was an aerodynamic stall of the aircraft, due to a failure to properly develop and validate takeoff speeds involving persistent and increasingly aggressive attempts to achieve a V2 speed that was too low. It found that Gulfstream's investigation of the two previous uncommanded roll events was inadequate. Following the crash, Gulfstream raised the V2 speed of the G650 from {{convert|135|knot|km/h}} to {{convert|150|knot|km/h}}.[https://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/AccidentReports/Reports/AAR1202.pdf "Crash During Experimental Test Flight, Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation GVI (G650), N652GD, Roswell, New Mexico, April 2, 2011"] page 34. Conclusion on page 52. U.S. National Transportation Safety Board, October 10, 2012. The NTSB accused Gulfstream of withholding information, which the company denied. The NTSB also objected to Gulfstream's use of legal counsel during the investigation.Croft, John. [http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/in-focus-two-wing-drop-incidents-preceded-g650-crash-ntsb-371677/ "Two wing-drop incidents preceded G650 crash – NTSB"]. Flight International, May 11, 2012.{{update after|2013}}

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• {{official website|https://www.gulfstream.com/en/aircraft/gulfstream-g650er}}
• {{cite press release |url= https://www.gulfstreamnews.com/news/gulfstream-introduces-the-all-new-gulfstream-g650 |title= Gulfstream Introduces the All-New Gulfstream G650 |publisher= Gulfstream |date= 2008-03-13 |access-date= September 21, 2018 |archive-date= September 21, 2018 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180921190903/https://www.gulfstreamnews.com/news/gulfstream-introduces-the-all-new-gulfstream-g650 |url-status= dead }}
• {{cite news |url= http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/gulfstream-launches-biggest-furthest-fastest-g650-business-jet-222192 |title= Gulfstream launches 'biggest, furthest, fastest' G650 business jet |work= Flightglobal |date= 2008-03-13}}
• {{cite news |url= http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/g650-as-good-as-it-gets-316577 |title= G650: As good as it gets? |work= Flight International |date= 2008-09-29}}
• {{cite news |url= http://aviationweek.com/business-aviation/latest-business-jet-offering-raises-bar |title= Latest Business Jet Offering Raises The Bar − Gulfstream's new way to travel fast, far and in quiet comfort is vetted |date= Mar 25, 2013 |author= Fred George |work= Aviation Week & Space Technology}}
• {{cite news |url= https://www.flightglobal.com/flight-international/technical-description-gulfstreams-g800-leads-the-way/147952.article |title= Technical description: Gulfstream's G800 leads the way |author= Jon Hemmerdinger |date= 22 April 2022 |work= Flightglobal}}

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