Gulfstream G650 vs Gulfstream GV
The G650 flies further: 7,000 nm against 6,500 nm for the GV. The G650 has the bigger cabin: 2,138 cu ft against 1,669 cu ft for the GV. The G650 is faster at high-speed cruise: 516 kts against 488 kts for the GV.
G650 or GV?
Which flies further, the G650 or the GV?
The G650 flies further: 7,000 nm against 6,500 nm for the GV.
Which has the bigger cabin, the G650 or the GV?
The G650 has the bigger cabin: 2,138 cu ft against 1,669 cu ft for the GV.
Which is faster, the G650 or the GV?
The G650 is faster at high-speed cruise: 516 kts against 488 kts for the GV.
Which seats more passengers?
The GV seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 14 against up to 13 for the G650.
Which costs more to buy, the G650 or the GV?
Pre-owned, the G650 sells for about $43 million to $53 million (September 2026) and the GV for about $7.3 million to $13 million (November 2026). New, they listed at $64.5 million (2013) and $43.2 million (2002).
Which is easier to charter in the US?
93 G650 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.
G650 vs GV specifications
Verified figures, checked October 2026. Fleet counts from the FAA Part 135 list (2 September 2026).
| Specification | G650 Gulfstream | GV Gulfstream |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Range | 7,000 nm (12,964 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 | 5,858 ft (best) | 6,100 ft |
| Landing distance | 2,680 ft (best) | 2,770 ft |
| Cabin | ||
| Typical charter seats | 13 | 12 to 14 (best) |
| Maximum seats | 19 | 19 |
| Beds (typical layout) | 6 (best) | 5 |
| Cabin zones | 4 (best) | 3 |
| Cabin length | 46 ft 10 in (14.27 m) | 50 ft 1 in (15.27 m) (best) |
| Cabin width | 8 ft 6 in (2.59 m) (best) | 7 ft 4 in (2.24 m) |
| Cabin height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) (best) | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Cabin volume | 2,138 cu ft (best) | 1,669 cu ft |
| Baggage | 195 cu ft | 226 cu ft, reachable in flight (best) |
| Windows | 16 | Not published |
| Cabin altitude | 4,850 ft at 51,000 ft | Not published |
| Engines and weights | ||
| Engines | 2 × Rolls-Royce BR725 | 2 × Rolls-Royce Deutschland BR700-710A1-10 |
| Thrust per engine | 16,900 lbf | 14,750 lbf |
| Maximum take-off weight | 99,600 lb | 90,500 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 44,200 lb | 41,300 lb |
| Price and ownership | ||
| First delivered | 2012 | 1997 |
| In production | No | No |
| New price | $64.5M (2013) | $43.2M (2002) |
| Pre-owned price | $43M to $53M | $7.3M to $13M |
| Operating cost per hour | $8,366 | $9,895 |
| Charter fleet | ||
| On the US charter list | 93 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 G650
- Seats
- 13 (max 19)
- Range
- 7,000 nm
- Cabin
- 2,138 cu ft
- In production
- No
- Charter fleet
- 93 in the US
US operators: Flexjet, Jet Aviation Flight Services, Solairus Aviation
G650 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 G650 or the GV?+
The G650 flies further: 7,000 nm against 6,500 nm for the GV.
Which has the bigger cabin, the G650 or the GV?+
The G650 has the bigger cabin: 2,138 cu ft against 1,669 cu ft for the GV.
Which is faster, the G650 or the GV?+
The G650 is faster at high-speed cruise: 516 kts against 488 kts for the GV.
Which seats more passengers?+
The GV seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 14 against up to 13 for the G650.
Which costs more to buy, the G650 or the GV?+
Pre-owned, the G650 sells for about $43 million to $53 million (September 2026) and the GV for about $7.3 million to $13 million (November 2026). New, they listed at $64.5 million (2013) and $43.2 million (2002).
Which is easier to charter in the US?+
93 G650 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: Gulfstream G650 vs G550, two jets, one mission, $29 million apart (Sep 2026)
- Aviation Safety Network: Gulfstream G650 (GLF6) occurrences
- Gulfstream: G800 specifications
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, G650ER S/N 6437 N700XT, 2020 (Sep 2026)
- CRAFT: Gulfstream G650 ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026): 498 US gal/h, Conklin & de Decker average
- Jetcraft: Gulfstream G650 overview, 2012 to present (Jun 2016): takeoff distance SL, ISA, MTOW
- NTSB: Aircraft Accident Report AAR-12-02, crash during experimental test flight, Gulfstream GVI (G650) N652GD, Roswell, New Mexico, 2 April 2011
- Qatar Executive G650ER factsheet
- Wikipedia: Gulfstream G650
- EASA type certificate data sheet EASA.IM.A.169
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, G650 S/N 6164 N270LE, 2016 (May 2026)
- GlobalAir: Gulfstream G650ER aircraft for sale, 12 listings (Oct 2026)
- Gulfstream: 100th G650 (2014)
- GlobalAir listing, 2016 G650ER S/N 6173 M-GAGA (13 passengers)
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, G650ER S/N 6515 EI-AER, 2022 (Sep 2026): powered berthable aft divan
- Controller.com listing, 2017 G650ER S/N 6260 N1PG (13 passengers, forward crew rest)
- Jetcraft: Gulfstream G650ER overview, 2013 to present (Jun 2021)
- Business Jet Traveler: G650 (2013)
- Gulfstream: G650 type certificate (2012)
- GlobalAir G650 operating cost
- AIAA: final G650 rolls off the line (2025)
- Business Jet Traveler: G650ER (2017)
- 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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