Gulfstream G450 vs Gulfstream G550 vs Gulfstream G650
The Gulfstream G450, Gulfstream G550 and Gulfstream G650 climb Gulfstream's large-cabin ladder — transcontinental-plus, global, and flagship. The G450 crosses oceans on shorter legs, the G550 is the long-serving ultra-long-range standard, and the G650 the newer flagship that raised the bar on speed, range and cabin. Where each trades today, and in what numbers, is below.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 36
- Median asking
- $9,995,000
- Range
- $3,944,760–$16,222,750
- Model years available
- 2004–2017
- For sale now
- 56
- Model years available
- 1997–2020
- For sale now
- 18
- Model years available
- 2013–2023
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Gulfstream G450 | Gulfstream G550 | Gulfstream G650 |
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| Price Range | $3,944,760 – $16,222,750 | $11,105,000 – $33,695,000 | — |
| Category | Large Cabin Jet | Large Cabin Jet | Ultra-Long Range Jet |
| Model Specifications | |||
| Seats | 16 | 18 | 19 |
| Cruise Speed | 476 kts (882 km/h) | 488 kts (904 km/h) | 488 kts (904 km/h) |
| Range | 4,350 nm (8,056 km) | 6,750 nm (12,501 km) | 7,500 nm (13,890 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 45,000 ft (13,716 m) | 51,000 ft (15,545 m) | 51,000 ft (15,545 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | 74,600 lbs (33,839 kg) | 91,000 lbs (41,278 kg) | 99,600 lbs (45,179 kg) |
| Useful Load | 22,000 lbs (9,979 kg) | 27,500 lbs (12,474 kg) | 30,000 lbs (13,608 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 4,370.0 gal (16540 L) | 6,078.0 gal (23005 L) | 6,800.0 gal (25738 L) |
| Fuel Burn | 340.0 GPH (1287 L/h) | 380.0 GPH (1438 L/h) | 410.0 GPH (1552 L/h) |
| TBO | 6,000 hrs | 7,000 hrs | 6,000 hrs |
| Overhaul Cost | $700,000 | $1,300,000 | $900,000 |
| Annual Fixed | $600,000 | $900,000 | $1,200,000 |
| Hourly Variable | $3,600 | $5,500 | $5,800 |
| Engines | 2 x Turbofan | 2 x Turbofan | 2 x Turbofan |
Cost of Ownership
EstimateGulfstream G450
Gulfstream G550
Gulfstream G650
Which Should You Buy?
Bottom line: Choose the G450 for large-cabin capability at the lowest entry point — a proven Gulfstream with the range for most long-haul missions. Choose the G550 for genuine ultra-long-range reach — a globally supported, time-tested airframe that crosses oceans with ease. Choose the G650 for the flagship — greater speed, longer range and a larger, quieter cabin, at a clear premium. On safety all three are two-crew, large-cabin Gulfstreams with excellent records and twin-jet redundancy; the difference is range, speed and cabin, not safety. Value reach, global range, or the benchmark.
Pick the G450 if…
- Lowest entry price — from $3,944,760
- Lowest operating cost — about $3600/hr
Pick the G550 if…
- Most listings for sale — 58
Pick the G650 if…
- Most seats — 19
- Longest range — 7500 nm
- Newest design — built from 2012
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.