Gulfstream G550 vs Gulfstream GV
The G550 flies further: 6,750 nm against 6,500 nm for the GV. They are level at 1,669 cu ft. They are level at 488 kts.
G550 or GV?
Which flies further, the G550 or the GV?
The G550 flies further: 6,750 nm against 6,500 nm for the GV.
Which has the bigger cabin, the G550 or the GV?
They are level at 1,669 cu ft.
Which is faster, the G550 or the GV?
They are level at 488 kts.
Which seats more passengers?
The G550 seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 18 against up to 14 for the GV.
Which costs more to buy, the G550 or the GV?
Pre-owned, the G550 sells for about $15 million to $35 million (Q1 2026) and the GV for about $7.3 million to $13 million (November 2026). New, they listed at $62 million and $43.2 million (2002).
Which is easier to charter in the US?
105 G550 and 54 GV are on the US Part 135 charter list today. Both charter at heavy jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
G550 vs GV specifications
Verified figures, checked October 2026. Fleet counts from the FAA Part 135 list (2 September 2026).
| Specification | G550 Gulfstream | GV Gulfstream |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Range | 6,750 nm (12,501 km) (best) | 6,500 nm (12,038 km) |
| High-speed cruise | 488 kts (Mach 0.85) | 488 kts |
| Long-range cruise | 459 kts (Mach 0.8) | 459 kts |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.885 | Mach 0.885 |
| Maximum altitude | 51,000 ft | 51,000 ft |
| Take-off distance | 5,910 ft (best) | 6,100 ft |
| Landing distance | 2,770 ft | 2,770 ft |
| Cabin | ||
| Typical charter seats | 14 to 18 (best) | 12 to 14 |
| Maximum seats | 19 | 19 |
| Beds (typical layout) | 6 (best) | 5 |
| Cabin zones | 3 | 3 |
| Cabin length | 43 ft 11 in (13.39 m) | 50 ft 1 in (15.27 m) (best) |
| Cabin width | 7 ft 4 in (2.24 m) | 7 ft 4 in (2.24 m) |
| Cabin height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Cabin volume | 1,669 cu ft | 1,669 cu ft |
| Baggage | 226 cu ft, reachable in flight | 226 cu ft, reachable in flight |
| Windows | 14 | Not published |
| Cabin altitude | 3,680 ft at 41,000 ft | Not published |
| Engines and weights | ||
| Engines | 2 × Rolls-Royce BR710 C4-11 | 2 × Rolls-Royce Deutschland BR700-710A1-10 |
| Thrust per engine | 15,385 lbf | 14,750 lbf |
| Maximum take-off weight | 91,000 lb | 90,500 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 41,300 lb | 41,300 lb |
| Price and ownership | ||
| First delivered | 2003 | 1997 |
| In production | No | No |
| New price | $62M | $43.2M (2002) |
| Pre-owned price | $15M to $35M | $7.3M to $13M |
| Operating cost per hour | $8,163 | $9,895 |
| Charter fleet | ||
| On the US charter list | 105 aircraft (best) | 54 aircraft |
Gold marks the best figure in each row. Take-off distance: At maximum take-off weight, sea level. Cabin length: Manufacturers measure cabin length differently; volume is the fairer comparison. Operating cost per hour: As reported; some sources quote variable cost only, others include fixed costs. See the basis under each aircraft.
Both aircraft at a glance
Gulfstream G550
- Seats
- 14 to 18 (max 19)
- Range
- 6,750 nm
- Cabin
- 1,669 cu ft
- In production
- No
- Charter fleet
- 105 in the US
US operators: Executive Jet Management, Solairus Aviation, STA Jets
G550 specs, interior and price →
Gulfstream GV
- Seats
- 12 to 14 (max 19)
- Range
- 6,500 nm
- Cabin
- 1,669 cu ft
- In production
- No
- Charter fleet
- 54 in the US
US operators: Journey Aviation, Prime Jet, Talon Air
GV specs, interior and price →Compare with other heavy jets
Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhich flies further, the G550 or the GV?+
The G550 flies further: 6,750 nm against 6,500 nm for the GV.
Which has the bigger cabin, the G550 or the GV?+
They are level at 1,669 cu ft.
Which is faster, the G550 or the GV?+
They are level at 488 kts.
Which seats more passengers?+
The G550 seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 18 against up to 14 for the GV.
Which costs more to buy, the G550 or the GV?+
Pre-owned, the G550 sells for about $15 million to $35 million (Q1 2026) and the GV for about $7.3 million to $13 million (November 2026). New, they listed at $62 million and $43.2 million (2002).
Which is easier to charter in the US?+
105 G550 and 54 GV are on the US Part 135 charter list today. Both charter at heavy jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Where these numbers come from
- GlobalAir: G650 vs G550 (Sep 2026)
- Aviation Safety Network: Gulfstream G550 occurrences
- ICAO Carbon Emissions Calculator methodology: 3.16 kg of CO2 per kg of jet fuel
- AIN: EASA approves 100 ft decision height for EVS-equipped Gulfstreams (2008)
- CRAFT: Gulfstream G550 ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026)
- GlobalAir G550 operating cost
- Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department: Serious Incident Report 1/2017, B-8256
- DC Aviation: Gulfstream G550 charter aircraft
- Wikipedia: Gulfstream G550
- Business Jet Traveler: G550
- Flightglobal: G550
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Gulfstream G550 S/N 5354 (2012)
- Gulfstream: 550th G550 delivered (2017)
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Gulfstream G550 S/N 5121 (2007)
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Gulfstream G550 S/N 5446 (2014)
- Magellan Jets G550
- AIN: G550 production ends (2021)
- EASA: Type Certificate Data Sheet EASA.IM.A.070, Issue 13 (Aug 2026), Section 7 GV: FAA certification 11 April 1997, FAA certification basis TCDS A12EA, EASA/JAA certification 31 October 2002
- CRAFT: Gulfstream G450 specifications (Oct 2026): range 4,350 nm at Mach 0.80, 8 passengers, NBAA IFR reserves
- FAA: Type Certificate Data Sheet A12EA, Revision 51 (May 2020), Section VI Model GV: GV serial numbers eligible 501 through 693; Section VII Model GV-SP approved 14 August 2003
- Guardian Jet: 2002 Gulfstream GV N3546 S/N 672 specifications (Sep 2016): 14 passengers, forward crew rest, forward crew lavatory, 4-place berthable divan, 4-place berthable conference table, aft galley
- Jetcraft: Gulfstream GV overview, 1996 to 2002 (Jan 2017): cabin volume 1,669 cu ft
- Solairus Aviation: ORL based Gulfstream GV charter sheet (Jan 2025): seats 13, sleeps 5, forward and aft lavatories, Starlink Wi-Fi
- Wikipedia: Gulfstream V: first flight 28 November 1995, certified 11 April 1997, 193 built, succeeded by the G550 (GV-SP)
- Clay Lacy Aviation: Gulfstream GV N168CE charter sheet (Aug 2022): 14 passengers, sleeps 5, aft enclosed lavatory, domestic US Wi-Fi
- Gulfstream press release: Gulfstream V fleet achieves 1 million flight hours (May 2012): rolled out September 1995, first delivery June 1997, 193 GVs built, 1997 Collier Trophy, more than 60 world records
- CRAFT: Gulfstream GV specifications (Nov 2026): cabin length 50 ft 1 in, width 7 ft 4 in, height 6 ft 2 in
- Guardian Jet: 2001 Gulfstream GV N188ES S/N 629 specifications (Jun 2023): 12 passengers, in-flight accessible baggage bay
- EFI: Gulfstream GV N388FT charter sheet: 13 passengers, Ka-band Wi-Fi, satellite phone, forward crew lavatory, aft passenger lavatory, 226 cu ft baggage
- Aviation Safety Network: Gulfstream G-V N777TY, West Palm Beach, 14 February 2002, written off
- Business Jet Traveler: Gulfstream GV, Mark Huber (Jun 2008): layouts generally seat 12 to 14
- AOPA: Quick look, Gulfstream V (Dec 2013): landing field length 2,770 ft, takeoff 5,150 ft, 194 built 1997 to 2002, Vref used values $15.75 to $23 million
- GlobalAir: Gulfstream V specifications and operating cost (Nov 2026): total hourly cost $9,895, total fixed cost $926,800, total variable cost $2,882,976, annual budget $3,809,776 (AviaCost data; annual hours and fuel price not stated)
- NTSB via accidents.app: MIA02LA060, Gulfstream G-V N777TY, West Palm Beach, 14 February 2002, probable cause
- Aviation Safety Network: Gulfstream V N820MS, Portland, 2 September 2025, NTSB preliminary
- CRAFT: Gulfstream GV ownership and operating costs (updated Dec 2024): list price $43 million at the start of deliveries, 193 in service
- Business Jet Traveler: Gulfstream G V aircraft page (read Nov 2026): asking price high $13M, low $7.3M
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