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My new Gulfstream G550 - 11-01-2006, 05:33 AM

I'm so happy, my new jet was delivered today -- here are some pictures I just took of it

OK, I am a massive liar ....but I think this is just about the coolest thing.



The fastest private jet manufactured, the Gulfstream G550 has a two and a half year wait prior to delivery.









Essentials:


PERFORMANCE

*Maximum Range at Mach 0.80 ......................6,750 nm / 12,501 km
*Maximum Range at Mach 0.85 ......................6,000 nm / 11,112 km
*Maximum Range at Mach 0.87........................ 5,000 nm / 9,260 km
(8 passengers, 4 crew and NBAA IFR reserves)
Mmo (Maximum Operating Mach Number) Mach 0.885
Takeoff Distance (SL, ISA, MTOW).......................5,910 ft / 1,801 m
Landing Distance (SL, ISA, MLW) ............................2,770 ft / 844 m
Initial Cruise Altitude .........................................41,000 ft / 12,497 m
Maximum Cruise Altitude ...................................51,000 ft / 15,545 m

WEIGHTS

Maximum Takeoff Weight...............................91,000 lb / 41,277 kg
Maximum Landing Weight ............................ 75,300 lb / 34,156 kg
Maximum Zero Fuel Weight............................54,500 lb / 24,721 kg
**Basic Operating Weight (including 4 crew) . 48,300 lb / 21,909 kg
**Maximum Payload .......................................... 6,200 lb / 2,812 kg
**Payload with Maximum Fuel ...............................1,800 lb / 816 kg
Maximum Fuel Weight ................................... 41,300 lb / 18,733 kg

DESIGN STANDARDS


Engines (2) .......................................... Rolls-Royce BR710 C4-11
Rated Takeoff Thrust (each) ............................15,385 lb / 68.4 kN
Passengers: Maximum........................................... ......................19
Typical Outfitting .................................................. ............... 14 - 18

INTERIOR

Cabin Length............................................ ......... 50 ft 1 in / 15.27 m
Cabin Height .................................................. ....... 6 ft 2 in / 1.88 m
Cabin Width .................................................. ........ 7 ft 4 in / 2.24 m
Cabin Volume............................................ ....1,669 cu ft / 47.3 cu m
Baggage Compartment Volume ........................ 226 cu ft / 6.4 cu m

EXTERIOR

Length............................................ ................... 96 ft 5 in / 29.39 m
Height .................................................. ............. 25 ft 10 in / 7.87 m
Wingspan .................................................. ....... 93 ft 6 in / 28.50 m

* NBAA IFR theoretical range. Actual range will be affected by ATC routing, operating speed, weather, outfitting options and other factors.
** Stated weights are based on theoretical standard outfitting configurations. Actual weights will be affected by outfitting options and other factors.


Financials:

Price:
$ 50,000,000
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