Gulfstream G800

Twin-Engine VIP / Business Jet [ 2025 ]

The long-range Gulfstream G800 model was introduced in October of 2021, targeting the VIP and business jet market.

Authored By: Staff Writer | Last Edited: 07/05/2022 | Content ©www.MilitaryFactory.com | The following text is exclusive to this site.

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The Gulfstream G800 represents one of two new offerings by U.S.-based Gulfstream Aerospace alongside the dimensionally smaller G400 model (detailed elsewhere on this site); both products were debuted in a October 2021 release. The pair exudes the elegance and performance expected of modern VIP / business jets through a functional, long-range-minded twin-engine approach. The G800 offers greater payload capacity and range when compared to the similar G400, ferrying passengers in true comfort to-and-from places all over the world.

The aircraft continues established Gulfstream bizjet traits such as low-mounted, swept-back wing mainplanes, sleek styling, outboard-held turbofan engines, and a "T-style" tailplane arrangement. Eight rounded windows dot each side of the streamlined fuselage which seats the crew of two at front aft of the short nosecone. The cockpit provides for ease-of-use and reduced workload thanks to its four large-area touchscreens and side panels showcasing additional systems performance. The center console sports a shared throttle quadrant and general flight control of the aircraft is handled by side-stick controlling paired with an all-modern Fly-by-Wire (FbW) system. The Symmetry Flight Deck (SFD) avionics suite adds safety and efficiency to all phases of flight.

Pilots benefit from the new Combined Vision System (CVS) bringing together the Enhanced Flight Vision System (EFVS) and Synthetic Vision System (SVS) into a single flip-down Head-Up Display (HUD) unit ahead of each pilot's position. This increases pilot situational awareness beyond traditional levels by presenting more pertinent performance and system statuses within easy view - keeping the pilot's eyes on the airspace ahead.

The fuselage is divided into multiple living areas and includes a galley and lavatory available through a modular configuration scheme. The living spaces offer luxurious seating, comfortable tables, and entertainment options through a single-aisle approach. Up to fifteen passengers can be carried and there is provision for sleeping seven. Dedicated crew compartments are also made available in certain setups.

The G800 offers a maximum range of 8,000 nautical miles and can reach speeds of Mach 0.90 while cruising closer to Mach 0.85 speeds. Take-off distance is just 6,000 feet and the initial cruise altitude is 41,000 feet. Maximum cruise altitude is 51,000 feet.

Based on Gulfstream marketing figures, a G800 flight originating from London, England has a reach out to Seattle, Washington in the West, Tokyo, Japan in the East, and Cape Town, South Africa in the South.

Power is provided by 2 x Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 series non-afterburning turbofan engines each rated with a thrust output of 18,250lb. The engines are a high-efficiency model and held outboard of wingstubs at the rear of the aircraft - concentrating thrust while also reducing internal cabin noises from the powerful units.

Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW) is rated at 105,600lb with a basic operating weight of 54,300lb.

Dimensions include a length of 99.8 feet, a wingspan of 103 feet, and a height of 25.5 feet.©MilitaryFactory.com

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July 2022 - The G800 has successfully completed its first-flight.

Specifications

Service Year

2025

Origin

United States

Status

IN-DEVELOPMENT
Program in Progress.

Crew

2

Production

1
UNITS

Gulfstream Aerospace - USA

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United States (probable)

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✓ BizJet
Used in roles serving the business aviation market, primarily VIP and regional travel.

✓ VIP Service
Used in the Very-Important-Person (VIP) passenger transport role, typically with above-average amenities and luxuries as standard.

MULTI-ENGINE

Incorporates two or more engines, enhancing survivability and / or performance.

WINGLETS

Mainplanes capped with winglets, providing improved fuel efficiency and enhanced handling.

HIGH-SPEED PERFORMANCE

Can accelerate to higher speeds than average aircraft of its time.

HIGH-ALTITUDE PERFORMANCE

Can reach and operate at higher altitudes than average aircraft of its time.

EXTENDED RANGE PERFORMANCE

Capability to travel considerable distances through onboard fuel stores.

SUPER PERFORMANCE

Design covers the three all-important performance categories of speed, altitude, and range.

MARITIME OPERATION

Ability to operate over ocean in addition to surviving the special rigors of the maritime environment.

CREWSPACE PRESSURIZATION

Supports pressurization required at higher operating altitudes for crew survival.

ENCLOSED CREWSPACE(S)

Features partially- or wholly-enclosed crew workspaces.

RETRACTABLE UNDERCARRIAGE

Features retracting / retractable undercarriage to preserve aerodynamic efficiency.

Length

99.8 ft
(30.42 m)

Width/Span

103.0 ft
(31.39 m)

Height

25.5 ft
(7.77 m)

Empty Wgt

54,300 lb
(24,630 kg)

MTOW

105,601 lb
(47,900 kg)

Wgt Diff

+51,302 lb
(+23,270 kg)

(Showcased structural values pertain to the base Gulfstream G800 production variant)

monoplane / low-mounted / swept-back

Monoplane
Design utilizes a single primary wing mainplane; this represent the most popular mainplane arrangement.

Low-Mounted
Mainplanes are low-mounted along the sides of the fuselage.

Swept-Back
The planform features wing sweep back along the leading edges of the mainplane, promoting higher operating speeds.

(Structural descriptors pertain to the base Gulfstream G800 production variant)

Installed: 2 x Rolls-Royce non-afterburning turbofan engines.

Max Speed

693 mph
(1,115 kph | 602 kts)

Cruise Speed

652 mph
(1,050 kph | 567 kts)

Max. Speed Diff

+40 mph
(+65 kph | 35 kts)

Ceiling

51,001 ft
(15,545 m | 10 mi)

Range

9,206 mi
(14,815 km | 27,437 nm)

♦ MACH Regime (Sonic)

Sub

Trans

Super

Hyper

HiHyper

ReEntry

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(Showcased performance specifications pertain to the base Gulfstream G800 production variant. Performance specifications showcased above are subject to environmental factors as well as aircraft configuration. Estimates are made when Real Data not available. Compare this aircraft entry against any other in our database or View aircraft by powerplant type)

None.

Supported Types

(Not all ordnance types may be represented in the showcase above)

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Image from official Gulfstream Aerospace marketing materials.