Gulfstream G400

Overview & History

The Gulfstream G400, the second model in the Gulfstream G series, has one of the largest cabins in its class, is one of the fastest in its class, and is notable, also, for its baggage capacity

It can fly easily and nonstop from New York to London, Orlando to Anchorage, or Dubai to Tokyo, among other destinations.

Gulfstream first used turbofan engines in 1967 with the aircraft remaining in production until 1980, when the Gulfstream III was the leading business jet.

However, keen on improving noise level and fuel characteristics, the engineers at Gulfstream selected the Rolls-Royce turbofan for the GIV. Since the introduction of the GIV, several variants of the model have been developed, the latest of which is the Gulfstream G400.

Production on the Gulfstream G400 started in 2003 and ended in 2004.

Within this time, a total of 23 aircraft were built.

Gulfstream G400 Performance

The G400 comes equipped with two Rolls-Royce Tay Mk 611-8 medium bypass, axial-flow turbofan engines.

Each engine is rated at 13,850 pounds of thrust at take-off.

The Gulfstream G400 requires only 5,450 feet of runway to take off at sea level on a standard day.

At an airport with an altitude of 5,000 feet, this requirement increases to 8,320 feet of runway. With four passengers, the G400 needs only 2,670 feet of runway to land.

The G400 features a maximum certificated service ceiling of 45,000 feet and is capable of climbing to an altitude of 37,000 feet in just seventeen minutes.

The range of the G400 reaches 4,350 nautical miles, allowing for many destination options for your business venture.

For a flight to a more distant destination, the G400 is capable of maintaining an airspeed of 459 knots at an altitude of 45,000 feet in a long-range cruise configuration.

If a swift trip is the focus of your flight, the G400 is capable of maintaining an airspeed of 476 knots at an altitude of 41,000 feet in a high-speed cruise configuration.

Gulfstream G400 Interior

The cabin of the Gulfstream features multiple configuration arrangements. In an executive layout, the G400 is usually configured to seat ten to twelve passengers.

In a higher density arrangement, this private business jet is capable of accommodating fourteen to nineteen passengers.

The cabin of the Gulfstream G400 measures 45.2 feet in length, reaches 6.1 feet in height, and stretches a maximum of 7.3 feet in width with a floor width of 5.5 feet.

This private business jet features 169 cubic feet of baggage storage capacity capable of accommodating 2,000 pounds of luggage. Eight windows surround the cabin, allowing a bright atmosphere that is perfect for relaxation or business.

Cockpit

The avionics suite selected for the G400 is the Honeywell SPZ-8000 integrated digital flight guidance system.

Incorporated into this system is an Electronic Flight Information System (EFIS), utilizing six eight-inch by eight-inch displays.

Systems also included in this avionics package are dual Collins radios, an FMS, and dual Honeywell laser inertial reference systems (IRSs). Additional instrumentation options include a triple laser inertial navigation system (INS), an air-to-ground telephone, and dual FMS.

Gulfstream G400 Charter Cost

The cost to charter this jet starts at around $6,650 an hour. Hourly charter rates do not include all taxes, fuel, and other fees.

Charter costs will vary based on year of make/model, schedule, routing, passenger & baggage totals, and other factors.

Purchase Price

The acquisition cost for this jet typically ranges from $33 million. The price of a jet depends on the production year; it can also go above the given range if the production is new.

It will cost buyers around $1.8 million per year which includes fuel, crew members, and maintenance, etc.

The price of a pre-owned aircraft can be within $15 million.