Gulfstream is the best-known name in private jets. Its long, sleek jets with big oval windows are among the most recognisable business jets in the world. In this guide we explain every Gulfstream in its 2026 line-up, from the ultra-long-range G800 to the new G300, with the same facts for each: range, speed, cabin size, seats, engines, cockpit and what it is best for.
Quick answer: Gulfstream lists six jets. The G800 flies furthest (8,200 nm) and the G700 has the biggest cabin (56 ft 11 in, up to five living areas); both can reach Mach 0.935. The G600 and G500 are large-cabin jets for 6,600 and 5,300 nm. The new G400 and G300 are still in flight testing.
Gulfstream Jets at a Glance
| Model | Status | Max range | Seats | Max speed | Cabin length | Engines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G800 | In service (2025) | 8,200 nm (15,186 km) | Up to 19 | Mach 0.935 | 46 ft 10 in (14.27 m) | 2 x Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 |
| G700 | In service (2024) | 7,750 nm (14,353 km) | Up to 19 | Mach 0.935 | 56 ft 11 in (17.35 m) | 2 x Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 |
| G600 | In service | 6,600 nm (12,223 km) | Up to 19 | Mach 0.925 | 45 ft 2 in (13.77 m) | 2 x Pratt & Whitney PW815GA |
| G500 | In service | 5,300 nm (9,816 km) | Up to 19 | Mach 0.925 | 41 ft 6 in (12.65 m) | 2 x Pratt & Whitney PW814GA |
| G400 | Flight testing | 4,200 nm (7,778 km) | Up to 12 | Mach 0.90 | 36 ft 4 in (11.07 m) | 2 x Pratt & Whitney PW812GA |
| G300 | Flight testing | 3,600 nm (6,667 km) | Up to 10 | Mach 0.85 | 27 ft 7 in (8.41 m) | 2 x Honeywell HTF7250G |
Sources: Gulfstream aircraft pages for the G800, G700, G600, G500, G400 and G300. Ranges are NBAA IFR theoretical at Mach 0.85 (G300 at Mach 0.80); cabin length excludes baggage. G400 and G300 data are preliminary.
Gulfstream: The Company in Brief
According to Wikipedia, Gulfstream began as Grumman’s civil aircraft unit, whose first product, the twin-turboprop Gulfstream I, was developed at Bethpage, New York, in 1958. Today the company is based in Savannah, Georgia, and has more than 19,000 employees. General Dynamics bought Gulfstream in 1999.
Gulfstream jets are known for long range. Wikipedia notes that a G650ER set a business jet distance record of 8,379 nm from Singapore to Tucson in April 2019, and that in June 2026 a G800 flew 8,303 nm from Melbourne to Moline, Illinois.
| Company fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Savannah, Georgia, United States |
| Origins | 1958, Grumman Gulfstream I turboprop |
| Owner | General Dynamics (since 1999) |
| Employees | 19,000+ |
| Current jets | G800, G700, G600, G500; G400 and G300 in testing |
| Cockpit | Symmetry flight deck (G300: Harmony flight deck) |
Sources: Wikipedia: Gulfstream Aerospace; Wikipedia: Gulfstream G700.
1. Gulfstream G800: The Longest Range
The G800 has the longest range of any Gulfstream: 8,200 nm at Mach 0.85, or 7,000 nm at a faster Mach 0.90. That is enough for nonstop flights such as New York to Hong Kong or Los Angeles to Sydney. It shares its 103 ft wingspan, engines and cockpit with the G700 but has a shorter cabin, trading space for range. Wikipedia says the G800 was unveiled on 4 October 2021, first flew on 28 June 2022, was certified by the FAA and EASA in April 2025 and was first delivered in late August 2025.
G800 specifications
| G800 | Figure |
|---|---|
| Maximum range | 8,200 nm (15,186 km) at Mach 0.85; 7,000 nm at Mach 0.90 |
| Maximum operating speed | Mach 0.935 |
| Seats / sleeps | Up to 19 / up to 10 |
| Living areas | Up to 4 |
| Cabin (L x H x W) | 46 ft 10 in x 6 ft 3 in x 8 ft 2 in (14.27 x 1.91 x 2.49 m) |
| Windows | 16 Panoramic Oval Windows |
| Cabin altitude | 2,840 ft at 41,000 ft |
| Engines | 2 x Rolls-Royce Pearl 700, 18,250 lb (81.20 kN) each |
| Maximum altitude | 51,000 ft |
| Take-off distance | 5,812 ft (1,771 m) |
| Length / wingspan / height | 99 ft 9 in / 103 ft / 25 ft 6 in (30.40 / 31.39 / 7.78 m) |
| Price | About US$72.5 million (2023) |
Sources: Gulfstream: G800; dates and price from Wikipedia: Gulfstream G700.
The cabin is 8 ft 2 in wide and 6 ft 3 in tall, the same cross-section as the G700, and can be split into up to four living areas with beds for up to 10. At 41,000 ft the cabin is pressurised to just 2,840 ft, which makes long flights less tiring. Best for: owners who need the longest nonstop range Gulfstream offers.
2. Gulfstream G700: The Biggest Cabin
The G700 is Gulfstream’s flagship for space. Its cabin is 56 ft 11 in (17.35 m) long without the baggage area, with up to five living areas, beds for up to 13 and 20 of Gulfstream’s large oval windows. It flies 7,750 nm at Mach 0.85. Wikipedia says it was announced in October 2019, first flew on 14 February 2020, was certified by the FAA on 29 March 2024 and was first delivered on 23 April 2024.
G700 specifications
| G700 | Figure |
|---|---|
| Maximum range | 7,750 nm (14,353 km) at Mach 0.85; 6,650 nm at Mach 0.90 |
| Maximum operating speed | Mach 0.935 |
| Seats / sleeps | Up to 19 / up to 13 |
| Living areas | Up to 5 |
| Cabin (L x H x W) | 56 ft 11 in x 6 ft 3 in x 8 ft 2 in (17.35 x 1.91 x 2.49 m) |
| Cabin volume | 2,603 cu ft (73.71 m3) |
| Windows | 20 Panoramic Oval Windows |
| Cabin altitude | 2,840 ft at 41,000 ft |
| Engines | 2 x Rolls-Royce Pearl 700, 18,250 lb (81.20 kN) each |
| Maximum take-off weight | 107,600 lb (48,807 kg) |
| Take-off distance | 5,995 ft (1,827 m) |
| Length / wingspan / height | 109 ft 10 in / 103 ft / 25 ft 5 in (33.48 / 31.39 / 7.75 m) |
| Price | About US$79.9 million equipped (2023) |
Sources: Gulfstream: G700; dates and price from Wikipedia: Gulfstream G700.
Cabin and cockpit
Gulfstream lists a forward “Ultragalley” with a separate crew area, lavatories at both ends and an optional Grand Suite with a shower at the back. Ka-band Wi-Fi is available. Pilots fly it from the Symmetry flight deck, with active control side-sticks, touch screens, a Combined Vision System shown on dual head-up displays and a Predictive Landing Performance System that warns of a risky landing before touchdown. Best for: the biggest, most comfortable cabin Gulfstream builds.
3. Gulfstream G600: Long Range in a Smaller Package
The G600 flies 6,600 nm, enough for London to Singapore or New York to Dubai, with up to 19 seats and up to four living areas. Its cabin is narrower than the G700 and G800 (7 ft 7 in wide) but still 45 ft 2 in long, with 14 oval windows.
G600 specifications
| G600 | Figure |
|---|---|
| Maximum range | 6,600 nm (12,223 km) at Mach 0.85; 5,600 nm at Mach 0.90 |
| Maximum operating speed | Mach 0.925 |
| Seats / sleeps | Up to 19 / up to 10 |
| Living areas | Up to 4 |
| Cabin (L x H x W) | 45 ft 2 in x 6 ft 2 in x 7 ft 7 in (13.77 x 1.88 x 2.31 m) |
| Cabin volume | 1,884 cu ft (53.35 m3) |
| Windows | 14 Panoramic Oval Windows |
| Cabin altitude | 3,255 ft at 41,000 ft |
| Engines | 2 x Pratt & Whitney PW815GA, 15,680 lb (69.74 kN) each |
| Take-off distance | 5,700 ft (1,737 m) |
| Length / wingspan / height | 96 ft 1 in / 94 ft 2 in / 25 ft 3 in (29.29 / 28.70 / 7.70 m) |
Source: Gulfstream: G600.
The G600 has the same Symmetry flight deck as the bigger jets, with ten touch screens and side-sticks, plus an Enhanced Flight Vision System. The galley can sit at the front or the back. Best for: intercontinental trips with a large group, for less than a G700.
4. Gulfstream G500: The Shortest Large-Cabin Gulfstream
The G500 shares the G600’s cabin width and cockpit but is shorter, with a 41 ft 6 in cabin, up to three living areas and 5,300 nm of range, enough for New York to Moscow or Paris to Beijing. It climbs straight to an initial cruise altitude of 43,000 ft.
G500 specifications
| G500 | Figure |
|---|---|
| Maximum range | 5,300 nm (9,816 km) at Mach 0.85; 4,500 nm at Mach 0.90 |
| Maximum operating speed | Mach 0.925 |
| Seats / sleeps | Up to 19 / up to 8 |
| Living areas | Up to 3 |
| Cabin (L x H x W) | 41 ft 6 in x 6 ft 2 in x 7 ft 7 in (12.65 x 1.88 x 2.31 m) |
| Baggage | 175 cu ft (4.96 m3) |
| Windows | 14 Panoramic Oval Windows |
| Cabin altitude | 3,255 ft at 41,000 ft |
| Engines | 2 x Pratt & Whitney PW814GA, 15,144 lb (67.36 kN) each |
| Take-off distance | 5,300 ft (1,615 m) |
| Length / wingspan / height | 91 ft 2 in / 86 ft 4 in / 25 ft 6 in (27.79 / 26.31 / 7.77 m) |
Source: Gulfstream: G500.
Best for: buyers who want a modern large-cabin Gulfstream for flights of up to about 11 hours.
5. Gulfstream G400: The Newest Large-Cabin Jet (in Testing)
The G400 is a smaller large-cabin jet: up to 12 passengers, a 36 ft 4 in cabin and 4,200 nm of range. Wikipedia says Gulfstream introduced it on 4 October 2021, alongside the G800. Aviation Week reported in October 2026 that it first flew in August 2024 and was originally due for delivery in 2026, but that Gulfstream would not predict a certification date, citing stricter rules on software validation. One test G400 set a Miami city-pair speed record at an average of Mach 0.89.
| G400 (preliminary) | Figure |
|---|---|
| Maximum range | 4,200 nm (7,778 km) at Mach 0.85; 3,950 nm at Mach 0.88 |
| Maximum operating speed | Mach 0.90 |
| Seats / sleeps | Up to 12 / up to 5 |
| Cabin (L x H x W) | 36 ft 4 in x 6 ft 2 in x 7 ft 7 in (11.07 x 1.88 x 2.31 m) |
| Windows | 10 Panoramic Oval Windows |
| Cabin altitude | 3,255 ft at 41,000 ft |
| Engines | 2 x Pratt & Whitney PW812GA, 13,496 lb (60.0 kN) each |
| Take-off distance | 5,000 ft (1,524 m) |
| Length / wingspan / height | 86 ft 3 in / 86 ft 4 in / 25 ft 4 in (26.29 / 26.31 / 7.72 m) |
Source: Gulfstream: G400; Gulfstream says performance is based on preliminary data.
Gulfstream says the G400 will be 29% more fuel-efficient than the older G450 on a 3,000 nm trip, and its cabin air will be cleaned with plasma ionisation. Best for: transatlantic trips in a wide Gulfstream cabin, once it is certified.
6. Gulfstream G300: The Super-Midsize Newcomer (in Testing)
The G300 takes Gulfstream into the super-midsize class: up to 10 passengers, a 27 ft 7 in cabin and 3,600 nm of range at Mach 0.80. It is built with Israel Aerospace Industries; Aviation Week says a G300 test aircraft is being assembled by IAI in Tel Aviv and that first deliveries are provisionally due from 2028. It uses Gulfstream’s new Harmony flight deck with six touch screens.
| G300 (preliminary) | Figure |
|---|---|
| Maximum range | 3,600 nm (6,667 km) at Mach 0.80; 3,000 nm at Mach 0.84 |
| Maximum operating speed | Mach 0.85 |
| Seats / sleeps | Up to 10 / up to 5 |
| Cabin (L x H x W) | 27 ft 7 in x 6 ft 1 in x 6 ft 11 in (8.41 x 1.85 x 2.11 m) |
| Windows | 10 Panoramic Oval Windows |
| Cabin altitude | 4,800 ft at 41,000 ft |
| Engines | 2 x Honeywell HTF7250G, 7,624 lb (33.90 kN) each |
| Maximum altitude | 45,000 ft |
| Take-off distance | 4,780 ft (1,457 m) |
| Length / wingspan / height | 68 ft 7 in / 63 ft / 21 ft 4 in (20.90 / 19.20 / 6.50 m) |
Source: Gulfstream: G300; preliminary data.
Best for: US coast-to-coast trips with Gulfstream’s oval windows and cabin feel, in a smaller jet.
Which Gulfstream Is Right for Which Trip?
| If you need to… | Choose | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Fly the furthest nonstop | G800 | 8,200 nm at Mach 0.85 |
| Have the most cabin space | G700 | 56 ft 11 in cabin, 5 living areas, 20 windows |
| Cross oceans for less | G600 | 6,600 nm and up to 19 seats |
| Get a large cabin for shorter long-haul | G500 | 5,300 nm and a 43,000 ft initial cruise |
| Fly transatlantic in a smaller wide cabin | G400 (in testing) | 4,200 nm and up to 12 passengers |
| Fly coast to coast in a super-midsize | G300 (in testing) | 3,600 nm and up to 10 passengers |
Gulfstream vs Bombardier
Gulfstream’s closest rival is Bombardier. The G700 and G800 compete with the Bombardier Global 8000, which has a slightly higher top speed (Mach 0.95 against Mach 0.935) and 8,000 nm of range, against the G800’s 8,200 nm. See our guide to Bombardier business jets. In the super-midsize class, the G300 will compete with the Bombardier Challenger 3500.
Pros and Cons of Gulfstream Jets
Pros
- The G800 has the longest range in the line-up: 8,200 nm
- The G700 has the largest cabin, with up to five living areas and 20 windows
- Large oval windows on every model
- Low cabin altitudes: 2,840 ft on the G700 and G800
Cons
- Prices are high: about US$72.5 to 79.9 million for a G800 or G700 (2023)
- The G400 and G300 are not certified yet, and Gulfstream has given no date
- The G600 and G500 have narrower cabins (7 ft 7 in) than the G700 and G800 (8 ft 2 in)
Key Takeaways
- Gulfstream lists six jets in 2026: G800, G700, G600, G500, and the G400 and G300 still in testing.
- The G800 has the longest range (8,200 nm); the G700 has the biggest cabin (56 ft 11 in).
- The G700 was certified in March 2024 and the G800 in April 2025.
- Gulfstream is owned by General Dynamics and based in Savannah, Georgia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What jets does Gulfstream make?
Six models in 2026: the G800, G700, G600 and G500, which are in service, and the new G400 and G300, which are still in flight testing. Gulfstream no longer lists the smaller G280 on its aircraft page.
Which Gulfstream has the longest range?
The G800, at 8,200 nm at Mach 0.85. In June 2026 a G800 flew 8,303 nm nonstop from Melbourne, Australia, to Moline, Illinois.
Which Gulfstream has the biggest cabin?
The G700. Its cabin is 56 ft 11 in (17.35 m) long without the baggage area, with up to five living areas, 20 oval windows and space to sleep up to 13 people.
How fast is a Gulfstream G700?
Its maximum operating speed is Mach 0.935, the same as the G800. It cruises at Mach 0.90 for high-speed trips or Mach 0.85 for maximum range.
How much does a Gulfstream G700 cost?
Wikipedia lists an equipped price of about US$79.9 million (2023) for the G700 and about US$72.5 million (2023) for the G800. Final prices depend on the interior.
What is the difference between the G700 and G800?
They share the same 103 ft wingspan, Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines, cockpit and top speed. The G700 has a longer cabin (56 ft 11 in, 20 windows); the G800 has a shorter cabin (46 ft 10 in, 16 windows) but flies further, 8,200 nm against 7,750 nm.
When will the Gulfstream G400 and G300 enter service?
Gulfstream has not given dates. Aviation Week reported in October 2026 that the G400, which first flew in August 2024, was originally due in 2026, and that the G300 is provisionally due for first deliveries from 2028.
What is the Gulfstream Symmetry flight deck?
Gulfstream’s cockpit for its newest jets: active control side-sticks instead of control yokes, ten touch-screen displays and “Phase-of-Flight” software that shows pilots the right information at each stage of a flight.
Who owns Gulfstream?
General Dynamics, which bought Gulfstream in 1999. Gulfstream is based in Savannah, Georgia, and traces its history to the Grumman Gulfstream I of 1958.
Featured image: FlyingFuel graphic using a photo of a Gulfstream G800 at EBACE 2023 by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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