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

Compared to a Bugatti Veyron, this is relatively cheap, wouldn't you say?

And, it is funny to see how much more fuel is being burnt when you go from mach .8 to mach .87....you can fly more than 3000 km less at that speed it seems.

I guess that is true klier ....still, the Bugatti would be much easier to park.

John Travolta has the right idea. He has turned his house into an airport.

YEah, I saw that picture before. Pretty amazing to see, although I would never ever want to live on my own private airport. It's just so ugly to see that plane and all the asphalt when you look out of the window.....

I heard John is licenced to fly the Boeing 747-400. That's pretty amazing for a 'simple' actor!

I'd have believed it you know, Rob.

I used to like planes a lot but the immense amount of money needed to purchase them really sealed the fate of my interests in them... Still, I'd like to have a private flying license within the next two years.

man if i had the money..i would have the time..and then i would get myself a licence..and get one of these babies..
i love travoltas house..allthough i would not have a large airliner there like he does..but rather this G550..

i would then fly around the world pic up my friends from GCZ and we would all go together to diffrent car shows..and track days

Sounds like a lot of fun to me

Now, win the lottery and pick me up

Hmmm it's not that easy. Even if you had the money, you would have to be immensely certified especially if you want to fly cross borders and/or internationally. This is not an easy plane to fly like a cessna.

Even though there is a wait period, there are companies that offer time shares (I guess you can it that) in which you can simply purchase time on one of this babies and use it.

Either way, this is one fascinating plane!

Good stuff Rob

lol i know man..but its a dream.. they are often unrealistic

PS
Yep klier you would have a seat on the plane

Trust me, I would love to have one of these. As a matter of fact, this is my dream as well!

What is so interesting about these planes is how high of an altitude they fly. They fly at 51,000 ft. That is pretty high. Not to much traffic up there.