SAVANNAH, Ga., July 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Gulfstream
Aerospace Corp. today announced that it has delivered its 550th
Gulfstream G550, solidifying the aircraft's position as one of
business aviation's most popular jets.
"This milestone delivery affirms the continued demand for the
G550, one of the most dependable and sought-after aircraft in the
world today," said Mark Burns,
president, Gulfstream. "The G550's best-in-class range and payload
have earned it a lasting reputation as a versatile aircraft for
business aviation and an ideal platform for special missions."
Powered by two robust Rolls-Royce BR710 C4-11 engines, the G550
has the longest range of any business jet in its class. It can
easily carry up to 19 passengers between the world's business
capitals and can fly eight passengers and four crew 6,750 nautical
miles/12,501 kilometers nonstop, connecting New York with Dubai at Mach 0.80, or London with Los
Angeles at Mach 0.85. The aircraft has amassed more than 50
city-pair speed records during its more than 10 years in service,
including London to Tokyo in just over 11 hours and Beijing to New
York in just under 14.
"The G550 has set the standard others follow," Burns said. "The
only aircraft in service today that fly farther than the G550 are
our own Gulfstream G650 and G650ER. The G550 was also the first to
feature our award-winning PlaneView™ flight deck, which quickly
became the new ideal in business aviation. The aircraft's
technological and safety advances even led the G550 to be awarded
the prestigious Robert J. Collier Trophy."
The Gulfstream G550 can fly at a maximum cruise altitude of
51,000 feet/15,545 meters and at speeds up to Mach 0.885. A fully
equipped G550 offers numerous possible cabin layouts and options to
fit a variety of missions.
NOTE TO EDITORS
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly owned
subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops,
manufactures, markets, services and supports the world's most
technologically advanced business-jet aircraft. Gulfstream has
produced more than 2,500 aircraft for customers around the world
since 1958. To meet the diverse transportation needs of the future,
Gulfstream offers a comprehensive fleet of aircraft, comprising the
Gulfstream G280™, the Gulfstream G550™,
the Gulfstream G500™, the Gulfstream
G600™, the Gulfstream G650™ and the
Gulfstream G650ER™. Gulfstream also offers aircraft
ownership services via Gulfstream Pre-Owned Aircraft
Sales™. We invite you to visit our website for more
information and photos at www.gulfstreamnews.com.
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