Gulfstream G600 vs Gulfstream GV
The G600 flies further: 6,600 nm against 6,500 nm for the GV. The G600 has the bigger cabin: 1,884 cu ft against 1,669 cu ft for the GV. The G600 is faster at high-speed cruise: 516 kts against 488 kts for the GV.
G600 or GV?
Which flies further, the G600 or the GV?
The G600 flies further: 6,600 nm against 6,500 nm for the GV.
Which has the bigger cabin, the G600 or the GV?
The G600 has the bigger cabin: 1,884 cu ft against 1,669 cu ft for the GV.
Which is faster, the G600 or the GV?
The G600 is faster at high-speed cruise: 516 kts against 488 kts for the GV.
Which seats more passengers?
The G600 seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 16 against up to 14 for the GV.
Which costs more to buy, the G600 or the GV?
Pre-owned, the G600 sells for about $54.9 million to $69.5 million (October 2026) and the GV for about $7.3 million to $13 million (November 2026). New, they listed at $59.5 million (2025) and $43.2 million (2002).
Which is easier to charter in the US?
18 G600 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.
G600 vs GV specifications
Verified figures, checked October 2026. Fleet counts from the FAA Part 135 list (2 September 2026).
| Specification | G600 Gulfstream | GV Gulfstream |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Range | 6,600 nm (12,223 km) (best) | 6,500 nm (12,038 km) |
| High-speed cruise | 516 kts (Mach 0.9) (best) | 488 kts |
| Long-range cruise | 488 kts (Mach 0.85) (best) | 459 kts |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.925 (best) | Mach 0.885 |
| Maximum altitude | 51,000 ft | 51,000 ft |
| Take-off distance | 5,700 ft (best) | 6,100 ft |
| Landing distance | 2,365 ft (best) | 2,770 ft |
| Cabin | ||
| Typical charter seats | 13 to 16 (best) | 12 to 14 |
| Maximum seats | 19 | 19 |
| Beds (typical layout) | 10 (best) | 5 |
| Cabin zones | 4 (best) | 3 |
| Cabin length | 45 ft 2 in (13.77 m) | 50 ft 1 in (15.27 m) (best) |
| Cabin width | 7 ft 7 in (2.31 m) (best) | 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 | 1,884 cu ft (best) | 1,669 cu ft |
| Baggage | 175 cu ft, reachable in flight | 226 cu ft, reachable in flight (best) |
| Windows | 14 | Not published |
| Cabin altitude | 3,255 ft at 41,000 ft | Not published |
| Engines and weights | ||
| Engines | 2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW815GA | 2 × Rolls-Royce Deutschland BR700-710A1-10 |
| Thrust per engine | 15,680 lbf | 14,750 lbf |
| Maximum take-off weight | 94,600 lb | 90,500 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 41,500 lb | 41,300 lb |
| Price and ownership | ||
| First delivered | 2019 | 1997 |
| In production | Yes | No |
| New price | $59.5M (2025) | $43.2M (2002) |
| Pre-owned price | $54.9M to $69.5M | $7.3M to $13M |
| Operating cost per hour | $14,404 | $9,895 |
| Charter fleet | ||
| On the US charter list | 18 aircraft | 54 aircraft (best) |
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 G600
- Seats
- 13 to 16 (max 19)
- Range
- 6,600 nm
- Cabin
- 1,884 cu ft
- In production
- Yes
- Charter fleet
- 18 in the US
US operators: Solairus Aviation, Clay Lacy Aviation, Wingtip Aviation
G600 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 G600 or the GV?+
The G600 flies further: 6,600 nm against 6,500 nm for the GV.
Which has the bigger cabin, the G600 or the GV?+
The G600 has the bigger cabin: 1,884 cu ft against 1,669 cu ft for the GV.
Which is faster, the G600 or the GV?+
The G600 is faster at high-speed cruise: 516 kts against 488 kts for the GV.
Which seats more passengers?+
The G600 seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 16 against up to 14 for the GV.
Which costs more to buy, the G600 or the GV?+
Pre-owned, the G600 sells for about $54.9 million to $69.5 million (October 2026) and the GV for about $7.3 million to $13 million (November 2026). New, they listed at $59.5 million (2025) and $43.2 million (2002).
Which is easier to charter in the US?+
18 G600 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
- Aviation Safety Network: Gulfstream G600 (GA6C) occurrences: 1 listed, N600WE, Birmingham, 27 May 2026, no fatalities, substantial damage
- Gulfstream: G500 specifications (Oct 2026): 5,300 nm at Mach 0.85, 4,500 nm at Mach 0.90, MTOW 79,600 lb, fuel 30,250 lb, PW814GA of 15,144 lb, cabin 41 ft 6 in and 1,715 cu ft, up to 3 living areas, sleeps 8, takeoff 5,300 ft, baggage 175 cu ft
- Gulfstream: G700 specifications (Oct 2026): 7,750 nm at Mach 0.85, cabin length excluding baggage 56 ft 11 in
- Business Jet Traveler: Gulfstream G600 certified for steep approaches (May 2024): FAA certification; London City and Lugano named as steep-approach airports
- Gulfstream: G600 specifications (Oct 2026): cabin volume 1,884 cu ft (53.35 m3)
- Guardian Jet: Gulfstream G600 compare page (accessed Nov 2026): 5 for sale (2.48% of the fleet), asks $54,900,000 to $69,500,000, model years 2019 to 2025
- Federal Register: AD 2023-14-08, Gulfstream GVII-G600 S/N 73001 to 73051 (effective 24 Aug 2023): 4,000-cycle life limit for the inboard flap actuator yoke fittings
- Wikipedia: Gulfstream G500/G600: unveiled 14 October 2014, G600 first flight 17 December 2016, FAA type and production certificates 28 June 2019, first delivery 8 August 2019, 200th G600 delivered March 2026
- Guardian Jet: 2021 Gulfstream G600 N700ES S/N 73060 specifications (Oct 2023): in-flight accessible baggage bay
- Jetcraft: 2020 Gulfstream G600 S/N 73017 specification sheet (Jun 2022): 15 passengers, forward galley, four-place double club, four-place conference group opposite a two-place double club, two-place club opposite a three-place divan, forward and aft lavatories, forward crew rest, jump seat, espresso maker, coffee maker, microwave, high-temperature oven and ice drawer
- Jetcraft: 2021 Gulfstream G600 S/N 73047 specification sheet (Nov 2023): 16 passengers in four zones, forward galley, four-place club, two-place divan opposite a two-place club, four-place conference group opposite a credenza, dual two-place divans, forward and aft lavatories
- Jetcraft: 2022 Gulfstream G600 S/N 73099 specification sheet (Aug 2026): 13 passengers, forward galley, Starlink internet, forward crew rest, jump seat, forward and aft lavatories
- Federal Register via US DOT: FAA airworthiness directive for Gulfstream GVII-G500 and GVII-G600, docket FAA-2020-0199 (effective 13 March 2020): AFM revision after the alpha limiter engaged in the landing flare
- Jetcraft: Gulfstream G600 overview, 2019 to present (Dec 2022): typical 16 passenger and 4 crew seats
- Flying: Gulfstream G500, G600 receive EASA steep approach landing certification (Jan 2026): announced 12 January 2026, demonstrated at London City and Lugano
- EASA: Type Certificate Data Sheet IM.A.595, Gulfstream GVII, Issue 15 (Nov 2025): models GVII-G500 and GVII-G600; State of Design TCDS FAA T00021AT; GVII-G600 FAA TC 28 June 2019, EASA TC 11 May 2020; special condition G600-D-16 Flight Crew Sleeping Facility
- CRAFT: Gulfstream G600 ownership and operating costs (updated Dec 2024): list price $54.5 million when deliveries began in 2019; no cost estimate published
- GlobalAir: Gulfstream G600 specifications and operating cost (accessed Nov 2026): factory list price $59,500,000 as of Q2 2025
- WBRC: NTSB releases report on incident at BHM airport (31 Jul 2026): G600 landing in heavy rain at Birmingham, 27 May 2026, 2 crew and 12 passengers, no injuries, substantial damage to the right wing; probable cause the crew's decision to continue the approach into adverse weather
- Aviation Safety Network: Gulfstream V family (GLF5) occurrences, 40 listed
- 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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