Savannah-based Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. delivered its 400th jet from the G650 fleet this week, the company announced on Thursday. The extended-range Gulfstream G650ER will be based in the U.S.
"Business jet travelers the world over have long recognized the G650ER as the leading combination of speed and range in the business aviation sector," said Gulfstream president Mark Burns.
"Its achievements and accolades have only mounted since its introduction, including an incredible 100-plus city-pair speed records, the prestigious Robert J. Collier Trophy and the title for the farthest, fastest business jet flight in history. We could not be more pleased to deliver the 400th aircraft in the G650 and G650ER fleet."
The G650 can fly up to 7,000 nautical miles/12,964 kilometers at Mach 0.85 and 6,000 nm/11,112 km when flying faster at a high-speed cruise of Mach 0.90.
The G650ER, which has been in service five years, can fly up to 7,500 nm/13,890 km at the same long-range cruise speed and 6,400 nm/11,853 km at Mach 0.90. Both aircraft are capable of a near-supersonic maximum operating speed of Mach 0.925 and have a maximum cruise altitude of 51,000 feet/15,545 meters.
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