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Gulfstream GV

Gulfstream's first ultra-long-range jet, with three zones, a hold reachable in flight and about 6,500 nm of range.

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Passengers
12 to 14 (max 19)
Range
6,500 nm
Cruise
488 kts
On charter in the US
53 aircraft
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Overview

What is the Gulfstream GV?

The Gulfstream GV, also called the Gulfstream V or G5, was Gulfstream's first ultra-long-range business jet. The FAA certified it in April 1997 and Gulfstream built 193 before the G550 replaced it in 2003. Most seat 12 to 14 in three zones and fly about 6,500 nm non-stop, at up to 51,000 ft.

6,500 nm of range at Mach 0.80 with 8 passengers and NBAA IFR reserves.

Two Rolls-Royce BR700-710A1-10 engines of 14,750 lb thrust each, with FADEC.

Cabin 50 ft 1 in (15.27 m) long, 7 ft 4 in (2.24 m) wide and 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) tall, with a 226 cu ft hold reachable in flight.

Certified to 51,000 ft. The team that built it won the 1997 Collier Trophy.

53 fly with 33 operators on the FAA Part 135 list, the largest GV charter fleet anywhere. Altivo Jets books them through these certified operators.

Specifications

Gulfstream GV specifications

Manufacturer and regulator figures for the GV, checked October 2026. Range assumes Range at Mach 0.80 with 8 passengers, 4 crew and NBAA IFR reserves (CRAFT); Gulfstream also quotes 6,500 nm; real range depends on payload, winds and temperature.

SpecificationGV
Gulfstream
Performance
Range6,500 nm (12,038 km)
High-speed cruise488 kts
Long-range cruise459 kts
Maximum speedMach 0.885
Maximum altitude51,000 ft
Take-off distance6,100 ft
Landing distance2,770 ft
Cabin
Typical charter seats12 to 14
Maximum seats19
Beds (typical layout)5
Cabin zones3
Cabin length50 ft 1 in (15.27 m)
Cabin width7 ft 4 in (2.24 m)
Cabin height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Cabin volume1,669 cu ft
Baggage226 cu ft, reachable in flight
Engines and weights
Engines2 × Rolls-Royce Deutschland BR700-710A1-10
Thrust per engine14,750 lbf
Maximum take-off weight90,500 lb
Fuel capacity41,300 lb
Price and ownership
First delivered1997
In productionNo
New price$43.2M (2002)
Pre-owned price$7.3M to $13M
Operating cost per hour$9,895

Gold marks the best figure in each row. Take-off distance: At maximum take-off weight, sea level. Cabin length: Manufacturers measure cabin length differently; volume is the fairer comparison. Operating cost per hour: As reported; some sources quote variable cost only, others include fixed costs. See the basis under each aircraft.

Sources:Aviation Safety Network: Gulfstream V family (GLF5) occurrences, 40 listedEASA: Type Certificate Data Sheet EASA.IM.A.070, Issue 13 (Aug 2026), Section 7 GV: FAA certification 11 April 1997, FAA certification basis TCDS A12EA, EASA/JAA certification 31 October 2002CRAFT: Gulfstream G450 specifications (Oct 2026): range 4,350 nm at Mach 0.80, 8 passengers, NBAA IFR reservesFAA: Type Certificate Data Sheet A12EA, Revision 51 (May 2020), Section VI Model GV: GV serial numbers eligible 501 through 693; Section VII Model GV-SP approved 14 August 2003Guardian Jet: 2002 Gulfstream GV N3546 S/N 672 specifications (Sep 2016): 14 passengers, forward crew rest, forward crew lavatory, 4-place berthable divan, 4-place berthable conference table, aft galleyJetcraft: Gulfstream GV overview, 1996 to 2002 (Jan 2017): cabin volume 1,669 cu ftSolairus Aviation: ORL based Gulfstream GV charter sheet (Jan 2025): seats 13, sleeps 5, forward and aft lavatories, Starlink Wi-FiWikipedia: Gulfstream V: first flight 28 November 1995, certified 11 April 1997, 193 built, succeeded by the G550 (GV-SP)Clay Lacy Aviation: Gulfstream GV N168CE charter sheet (Aug 2022): 14 passengers, sleeps 5, aft enclosed lavatory, domestic US Wi-FiGulfstream press release: Gulfstream V fleet achieves 1 million flight hours (May 2012): rolled out September 1995, first delivery June 1997, 193 GVs built, 1997 Collier Trophy, more than 60 world records

Interior

GV interior and cabin layout

Most GVs seat 12 to 14 in three zones, usually a forward club, a conference group and an aft club or lounge. Every aircraft is fitted out by its owner, so we confirm the exact seat map, beds and Wi-Fi with each quote. The layouts below come from specification sheets of aircraft offered for sale.

Cabin layouts, day and night

14 seats, three zones (S/N 672, N3546)DaySchematic, not to scale · nose on the left · swipe to see the whole cabin
CockpitGalleyCrew / lavLavBaggageForward club4 seatsMid cabin6 seatsDivan, makes a bedAft cabin4 seatsCredenza
Forward club
  • Four-place club
  • Crew rest, crew lavatory and crew mini-galley ahead
Mid cabin
  • Two-place club on the left
  • Four-place divan on the right that berths
Aft cabin
  • Four-place conference table on the left that berths
  • Credenza on the right
  • Aft galley and lavatory behind
The same cabin at nightNightSchematic, not to scale · nose on the left · swipe to see the whole cabin
CockpitGalleyCrew / lavLavBaggageForward club4 seatsMid cabin6 seatsBedAft cabin4 seatsBedCredenza
Forward club
  • Four-place club
Mid cabin
  • The divan makes up into a bed
  • Two-place club opposite
Aft cabin
  • The conference seats make up into a bed
  • Credenza opposite
12 seats, three zones (S/N 629, N188ES)DaySchematic, not to scale · nose on the left · swipe to see the whole cabin
CockpitGalleyCrew / lavLavBaggageForward club4 seatsMid cabin4 seatsCredenzaAft club4 seats
Forward club
  • Four single club seats
  • Two executive tables
  • Forward lavatory ahead
Mid cabin
  • Four-place conference group
  • Credenza opposite
Aft club
  • Four single club seats
  • Two executive tables
  • Aft galley, lavatory and baggage bay reachable in flight behind
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)7 ft 4 in (2.24 m) wide

How big is the cabin?

6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) tall and 7 ft 4 in (2.24 m) wide: a 1.80 m adult stands upright in the aisle. The cabin runs 50 ft 1 in (15.27 m), 1,669 cu ft in all.

Drawn to scale from the height and width; the figure is 1.80 m tall.

Cabin size

50 ft 1 in (15.27 m) long, 7 ft 4 in (2.24 m) wide and 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) tall: 1,669 cu ft of cabin space.

Galley

Usually aft. The sheets we checked list a high-temperature oven, a microwave, a food chiller and one or two coffee makers. S/N 672 also has a small crew galley forward.

Lavatories

Usually two: a forward lavatory, often for the crew, and an aft passenger lavatory. S/N 629 has vacuum toilets in both, serviced from outside.

Crew rest

Some aircraft have a forward crew rest area. On S/N 672 it sits ahead of the cabin with a work station and its own monitor.

Wi-Fi and connectivity

Varies by aircraft. The sheets we checked show SwiftBroadband and Iridium phones, Gogo ATG-5000 air-to-ground internet, which works over the US, Ka-band Wi-Fi and Starlink. We confirm the system for your aircraft.

Baggage

226 cu ft hold at the back of the cabin, reachable in flight.

Beds

Up to 5 in flat beds and made-up divans, depending on the layout.

Cabin updates

Honeywell SPZ-8500 flight deck, with a head-up display and enhanced vision on many aircraft. Fuselage stretched from the GIV, with a 5 ft section ahead of the main door and a 2 ft section behind the wing. Cabin management system with bulkhead monitors and an Airshow moving map on the aircraft we checked.

Sources:Guardian Jet: 2002 Gulfstream GV N3546 S/N 672 specifications (Sep 2016): 14 passengers, forward crew rest, forward crew lavatory, 4-place berthable divan, 4-place berthable conference table, aft galleyGuardian Jet: 2001 Gulfstream GV N188ES S/N 629 specifications (Jun 2023): 12 passengers, three cabin areas, aft galley, forward and aft lavatories, Gogo ATG-5000EFI: Gulfstream GV N388FT charter sheet: 13 passengers, Ka-band Wi-Fi, satellite phone, forward crew lavatory, aft passenger lavatory, 226 cu ft baggageSolairus Aviation: ORL based Gulfstream GV charter sheet (Jan 2025): seats 13, sleeps 5, forward and aft lavatories, Starlink Wi-Fi

On board: what to expect

  • ✓Stand-up cabin6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) tall
  • ✓Three cabin zonesClub, conference group and club or lounge
  • ~BedsSome divans berth; two operators' aircraft sleep 5
  • ✓Enclosed passenger lavatoryAft
  • ~Separate forward lavatoryForward lavatory on most aircraft we checked
  • ✓Full galleyOven, microwave, chiller and coffee maker
  • ✓Baggage reachable in flight226 cu ft hold
  • ~Crew restForward crew rest on some aircraft
  • ~Wi-FiGogo, Ka-band or Starlink, by aircraft

Fit-out varies by aircraft. We confirm every item for the aircraft on your quote.

Sources:CRAFT: Gulfstream GV specifications (Nov 2026): cabin height 6 ft 2 inGuardian Jet: 2002 Gulfstream GV N3546 S/N 672 specifications (Sep 2016): three distinct passenger cabin areasSolairus Aviation: ORL based Gulfstream GV charter sheet (Jan 2025): seats 13, sleeps 5, forward and aft lavatories, Starlink Wi-FiGuardian Jet: 2001 Gulfstream GV N188ES S/N 629 specifications (Jun 2023): 12 passengers, three cabin areas, aft galley, forward and aft lavatories, Gogo ATG-5000EFI: Gulfstream GV N388FT charter sheet: 13 passengers, Ka-band Wi-Fi, satellite phone, forward crew lavatory, aft passenger lavatory, 226 cu ft baggage

Price

How much does a GV cost?

A new GV listed at about $43.2 million in 2002. Production has ended, so most buyers look at pre-owned aircraft. Owning one also means paying to fly and maintain it, which is why most people who fly a few times a year charter instead.

Buy new

GV
$43.2 million

Price of a new GV in 2002, as reported by Business Jet Traveler; CRAFT gives a $43 million list price when deliveries began.

Buy pre-owned

GV
$7.3 million to $13 million

Asking prices, not valuations: Business Jet Traveler showed 17 GVs on the market, asking $7.3 million to $13 million. November 2026.

Cost to operate

GV
$9,895 per hour

Total cost per flight hour including fixed costs, GlobalAir operating cost data from AviaCost (fixed $926,800 a year, annual budget $3,809,776; hours flown and fuel price not stated), read November 2026.

Sources:Business Jet Traveler: Gulfstream GV, Mark Huber (Jun 2008): in 2002 a new GV sold for $43.2 million; launch price $37.5 million in 1996 dollarsBusiness Jet Traveler: Gulfstream G V aircraft page (read Nov 2026): 17 aircraft on the market, asking $7.3M to $13M, average ask $9.9M; sales $5.3M to $11M

Charter cost

GV charter cost per hour in the US (2026)

You pay for flight time, not the aircraft. Heavy jets like the GV charter at about $15.1k to $18.5k per flight hour; the quote adds positioning, crew overnights, airport charges and taxes for your exact trip.

Heavy jets, per flight hour

$15.1k to $18.5k
Before 7.5% federal excise tax, segment fees and positioning
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What moves the price

  • Positioning: one-way trips usually pay for the empty flight home.
  • Crew overnights and waiting days on multi-day trips.
  • Airport and handling fees, plus federal excise tax.
  • Empty legs can cut the price sharply when one matches your dates.
Range in practice

GV range: routes it flies non-stop

With about 6,500 nm of range, the GV crosses the US coast to coast and reaches Europe without a fuel stop. Popular US routes:

New York to Paris
Distance
3,150 nm
Flight time
7h 10m
Indicative one-way price
$108k to $132k
New York to London
Distance
2,986 nm
Flight time
6h 48m
Indicative one-way price
$103k to $126k
Los Angeles to Hawaii
Distance
2,217 nm
Flight time
5h 08m
Indicative one-way price
$77k to $95k
New York to Los Angeles
Distance
2,129 nm
Flight time
4h 56m
Indicative one-way price
$74k to $91k
Los Angeles to New York
Distance
2,129 nm
Flight time
4h 56m
Indicative one-way price
$74k to $91k
New York to Las Vegas
Distance
1,936 nm
Flight time
4h 31m
Indicative one-way price
$68k to $84k
New York to Aspen
Distance
1,502 nm
Flight time
3h 34m
Indicative one-way price
$54k to $66k
Chicago to Las Vegas
Distance
1,316 nm
Flight time
3h 10m
Indicative one-way price
$48k to $59k

Flight time at long-range cruise plus taxi and climb. Price is flight time at the hourly rates above, before taxes, positioning and airport charges.

Airports

Where the GV can land

A 6,500 nm jet that needs about 6,100 ft of runway at full weight, and less on shorter trips.

Runway needed

About 6,100 ft to take off at maximum weight at sea level and about 2,770 ft to land. Hot or high airports need more.

Low visibility

Category 2 approaches are approved with a Gulfstream service change, and aircraft fitted with enhanced vision under STC ST01201LA meet EASA design rules for reduced landing minimums. Each operator still needs its own approval.

Sources:Jetcraft: Gulfstream GV overview, 1996 to 2002 (Jan 2017): takeoff 6,100 ft at MTOW, sea level, ISAEASA: Type Certificate Data Sheet EASA.IM.A.070, Issue 13 (Aug 2026), Section 7 GV: with STC ST01201LA (enhanced vision) the GV design meets the JAR-OPS 1.430 appendix requirements, operational approval still needed; Category 2 with ASC 35

Price a GV for your trip

Tell us the route and dates. We check every GV available in the US and reply with an all-in price, around the clock.

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Operators

Who operates the GV in the US?

53
Aircraft in the US
33
US operators
4
Largest single fleet
Part 135
Every operator

GV operators in the United States

Journey AviationBoca Raton4 aircraftPrime JetEnglewood4 aircraftTalon AirPurchase4 aircraftVista AmericaColumbus3 aircraftLyon AviationPittsfield3 aircraftTrans ExecVan Nuys3 aircraftExecutive Jet ManagementCincinnati2 aircraftGlobal Air ChartersSt. Paul2 aircraftParadise JetsScottsdale2 aircraftPegasus Elite AviationVan Nuys2 aircraftPhoenix Air GroupCartersville2 aircraftBusiness Jet ServicesDallas1 aircraftTru AviationCypress1 aircraftElite JetsNaples1 aircraftFlexjetCleveland1 aircraftFly AllianceStuart1 aircraftGolden West AirlinesScottsdale1 aircraftGryphon Air1 aircraftHera FlightClearwater1 aircraftBest Jets InternationalSt. Paul1 aircraftMV JetIrvine1 aircraftPresidential AviationFort Lauderdale1 aircraftPriester AviationWheeling1 aircraftProfliteFort Lauderdale1 aircraftSilver AirSanta Barbara1 aircraftSkyShareOgden1 aircraftSun Air JetsCamarillo1 aircraftSolairus AviationPetaluma1 aircraftSTA JetsCosta Mesa1 aircraftFlyTACIthaca1 aircraftWhite Horse World Wide1 aircraftWindstar AviationAddison1 aircraftWing Aviation Charter ServicesHouston1 aircraft

Altivo Jets is a broker: we ask these operators for availability and price on your dates and book the aircraft with the licensed operator named on your quote.

The aircraft

Every GV on charter in the US

53 on the charter list in the US. We ask the operator for the exact cabin, seats and photos of the aircraft on your quote.

N11FT
Operator
Journey Aviation
Base
Boca Raton, Florida
Year built
Not listed
Seats
Not listed
N588AT
Operator
Journey Aviation
Base
Boca Raton, Florida
Year built
Not listed
Seats
Not listed
N599TR
Operator
Journey Aviation
Base
Boca Raton, Florida
Year built
Not listed
Seats
Not listed
N62FF
Operator
Journey Aviation
Base
Boca Raton, Florida
Year built
Not listed
Seats
Not listed
N101MX
Operator
Prime Jet
Base
Englewood, Colorado
Year built
Not listed
Seats
Not listed
N388FT
Operator
Prime Jet
Base
Englewood, Colorado
Year built
Not listed
Seats
Not listed
N702QV
Operator
Prime Jet
Base
Englewood, Colorado
Year built
Not listed
Seats
Not listed
N970BG
Operator
Prime Jet
Base
Englewood, Colorado
Year built
Not listed
Seats
Not listed
N120LW
Operator
Talon Air
Base
Purchase, New York
Year built
Not listed
Seats
Not listed
N50JE
Operator
Talon Air
Base
Purchase, New York
Year built
Not listed
Seats
Not listed
N59JE
Operator
Talon Air
Base
Purchase, New York
Year built
Not listed
Seats
Not listed
N718JJ
Operator
Talon Air
Base
Purchase, New York
Year built
Not listed
Seats
Not listed
N776RB
Operator
Vista America
Base
Columbus, Ohio
Year built
Not listed
Seats
Not listed
N801HH
Operator
Vista America
Base
Columbus, Ohio
Year built
Not listed
Seats
Not listed
N803HH
Operator
Vista America
Base
Columbus, Ohio
Year built
Not listed
Seats
Not listed
N215BB
Operator
Lyon Aviation
Base
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Year built
Not listed
Seats
Not listed
N365BF
Operator
Lyon Aviation
Base
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Year built
Not listed
Seats
Not listed
N900LY
Operator
Lyon Aviation
Base
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Year built
Not listed
Seats
Not listed
N162JC
Operator
Trans Exec
Base
Van Nuys, California
Year built
Not listed
Seats
Not listed
N222LX
Operator
Trans Exec
Base
Van Nuys, California
Year built
Not listed
Seats
Not listed
N619GV
Operator
Trans Exec
Base
Van Nuys, California
Year built
Not listed
Seats
Not listed
N100HG
Operator
Executive Jet Management
Base
Cincinnati, Ohio
Year built
Not listed
Seats
Not listed
N721MC
Operator
Executive Jet Management
Base
Cincinnati, Ohio
Year built
Not listed
Seats
Not listed
N280PH
Operator
Global Air Charters
Base
St. Paul, Minnesota
Year built
Not listed
Seats
Not listed
N516GH
Operator
Global Air Charters
Base
St. Paul, Minnesota
Year built
Not listed
Seats
Not listed
N102DZ
Operator
Paradise Jets
Base
Scottsdale, Arizona
Year built
Not listed
Seats
Not listed
N625GN
Operator
Paradise Jets
Base
Scottsdale, Arizona
Year built
Not listed
Seats
Not listed
N889AH
Operator
Pegasus Elite Aviation
Base
Van Nuys, California
Year built
Not listed
Seats
Not listed
N889KH
Operator
Pegasus Elite Aviation
Base
Van Nuys, California
Year built
Not listed
Seats
Not listed
N5616
Operator
Phoenix Air Group
Base
Cartersville, Georgia
Year built
Not listed
Seats
Not listed
N566PG
Operator
Phoenix Air Group
Base
Cartersville, Georgia
Year built
Not listed
Seats
Not listed
N563BB
Operator
Business Jet Services
Base
Dallas, Texas
Year built
Not listed
Seats
Not listed
N740SS
Operator
Tru Aviation
Base
Cypress, Texas
Year built
Not listed
Seats
Not listed
N962MM
Operator
Elite Jets
Base
Naples, Florida
Year built
Not listed
Seats
Not listed
N727PR
Operator
Flexjet
Base
Cleveland, Ohio
Year built
Not listed
Seats
Not listed
N780W
Operator
Fly Alliance
Base
Stuart, Florida
Year built
Not listed
Seats
Not listed
N767CW
Operator
Golden West Airlines
Base
Scottsdale, Arizona
Year built
Not listed
Seats
Not listed
N585D
Operator
Gryphon Air
Base
Year built
Not listed
Seats
Not listed
N996GA
Operator
Hera Flight
Base
Clearwater, Florida
Year built
Not listed
Seats
Not listed
N267WA
Operator
Best Jets International
Base
St. Paul, Minnesota
Year built
Not listed
Seats
Not listed
13 more
Operator
Base
Year built
Seats
Versions

Gulfstream GV family versions

GV

1997 to 2002

FAA approved on 11 April 1997. Compared with the GIV it has about 15% higher takeoff and landing weights, a 51,000 ft ceiling instead of 45,000 ft, BR710 engines with FADEC, a wing span of 93.5 ft instead of 74.6 ft and a fuselage 7 ft longer. 193 were built.

C-37A

Military version

The US military designation for the GV, used for government and VIP transport.

GV-SP (G550)

2003 onward

Approved on 14 August 2003. It added a Honeywell advanced flight deck, aerodynamic and engine improvements, a main door moved forward with a seventh pair of cabin windows and more baggage space.

GV-SP (G500)

2003 onward

A GV-SP with less fuel: 35,200 lb usable against 41,300 lb, and a maximum takeoff weight of 85,100 lb.

GV vs G550

  • Range: 6,500 nm for the GV against 6,750 nm for the G550.
  • Engines: two BR700-710A1-10 of 14,750 lb thrust on the GV, against two BR700-710C4-11 of 15,385 lb on the G550.
  • Weight: 90,500 lb maximum takeoff weight for the GV, against 91,000 lb for the G550. Both carry 41,300 lb of usable fuel and fly to 51,000 ft.
  • Cabin: the G550 moved the main door forward and added a seventh pair of windows and more baggage space.
  • Flight deck: Honeywell SPZ-8500 on the GV, against the Honeywell advanced flight deck (PlaneView) on the G550.

Sources:Wikipedia: Gulfstream V

How the official lists write it: G-V · GA-V-V · GV.

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GV vs G550, G450, GIV-SP and other heavy jets

The jets people weigh against the GV, side by side from the same verified data.

SpecificationGV
Gulfstream
G550
Gulfstream
G450
Gulfstream
GIV-SP
Gulfstream
Global 5000
Bombardier
Global 6000
Bombardier
Falcon 7X
Dassault
Performance
Range6,500 nm (12,038 km)6,750 nm (12,501 km) (best)4,350 nm (8,056 km)4,220 nm (7,815 km)5,200 nm (9,630 km)6,000 nm (11,112 km)5,950 nm (11,019 km)
High-speed cruise488 kts488 kts (Mach 0.85)476 kts476 kts513 kts (Mach 0.89) (best)504 kts (Mach 0.88)492 kts
Long-range cruise459 kts459 kts (Mach 0.8)459 kts459 kts488 kts (Mach 0.85) (best)487 kts (Mach 0.85)459 kts (Mach 0.8)
Maximum speedMach 0.885Mach 0.885Mach 0.88Mach 0.88Not publishedMach 0.89Mach 0.9 (best)
Maximum altitude51,000 ft51,000 ft45,000 ft45,000 ft51,000 ft51,000 ft51,000 ft
Take-off distance6,100 ft5,910 ft5,600 ft5,450 ft (best)5,540 ft6,476 ft5,710 ft
Landing distance2,770 ft2,770 ft2,663 ft2,650 ft2,207 ft2,243 ft2,070 ft (best)
Cabin
Typical charter seats12 to 1414 to 18 (best)1413 to 141312 to 1412 to 16
Maximum seats19191619191719
Beds (typical layout)5646776
Cabin zones3333333
Cabin length50 ft 1 in (15.27 m) (best)43 ft 11 in (13.39 m)40 ft 4 in (12.29 m)45 ft 1 in (13.74 m)40 ft 9 in (12.41 m)43 ft 3 in (13.18 m)39 ft 1 in (11.91 m)
Cabin width7 ft 4 in (2.24 m)7 ft 4 in (2.24 m)7 ft 4 in (2.24 m)7 ft 4 in (2.24 m)7 ft 11 in (2.41 m)7 ft 11 in (2.41 m)7 ft 8 in (2.34 m)
Cabin height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Cabin volume1,669 cu ft1,669 cu ft1,525 cu ft1,658 cu ft1,889 cu ft2,002 cu ft (best)1,552 cu ft
Baggage226 cu ft, reachable in flight226 cu ft, reachable in flight169 cu ft, reachable in flight169 cu ft, reachable in flight195 cu ft, reachable in flight195 cu ft, reachable in flight140 cu ft, reachable in flight
WindowsNot published14Not publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published28 (best)
Cabin altitudeNot published3,680 ft at 41,000 ftNot publishedNot published4,500 ft at 45,000 ft4,500 ft at 45,000 ft6,000 ft at 51,000 ft
Price and ownership
First delivered1997200320041987200520122007
In productionNoNoNoNoNoNoNo
New price$43.2M (2002)$62M$43M (2004)$33M (1992)$50.4M (2018)$62.3M (2018)$54M (2017)
Pre-owned price$7.3M to $13M$15M to $35M$8.5M to $19.5M$2.3M to $6.5M$16M to $25M$18M to $38.0M$14.5M to $23.5M
Operating cost per hour$9,895$8,163$13,218$13,330$9,921$7,800$7,963
Charter fleet
On the US charter list53 aircraft106 aircraft104 aircraft130 aircraft (best)72 aircraft104 aircraft32 aircraft

Gold marks the best figure in each row. Take-off distance: At maximum take-off weight, sea level. Cabin length: Manufacturers measure cabin length differently; volume is the fairer comparison. Operating cost per hour: As reported; some sources quote variable cost only, others include fixed costs. See the basis under each aircraft.

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GV vs G550

The G550 flies 250 nm further and has a smaller cabin (1,669 against 1,669 cu ft).

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GV vs G450

The G450 flies 2,150 nm less, has a smaller cabin (1,525 against 1,669 cu ft) and is slower at high-speed cruise.

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GV vs GIV-SP

The GIV-SP flies 2,280 nm less, has a smaller cabin (1,658 against 1,669 cu ft) and is slower at high-speed cruise.

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GV vs Global 5000

The Global 5000 flies 1,300 nm less, has a bigger cabin (1,889 against 1,669 cu ft) and is faster at high-speed cruise.

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GV vs Global 6000

The Global 6000 flies 500 nm less, has a bigger cabin (2,002 against 1,669 cu ft) and is faster at high-speed cruise.

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GV vs Falcon 7X

The Falcon 7X flies 550 nm less and has a smaller cabin (1,552 against 1,669 cu ft).

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Alternatives

Smaller or bigger than the GV

Heavy jet

Gulfstream G450 / G350

Smaller and cheaper: the shorter GIV-family Gulfstream, with about 4,350 nm of range.

14 seats4,350 nm$15.1k to $18.5k per hour
Heavy jet

Gulfstream G650

Bigger: Gulfstream's wider, faster ultra-long-range jet.

13 seats7,000 nm$15.1k to $18.5k per hour
Safety

GV safety record

Events from official investigations and safety databases. We also check the record of the exact aircraft and operator before we book.

N777TY, West Palm Beach, 2002

After maintenance, wooden sticks were left in the weight-on-wheels switches. The ground spoilers deployed in the landing flare and the GV landed hard, collapsing the right main gear. The two pilots were not hurt; the aircraft was written off. The NTSB blamed the crew's preflight checks and the maintenance staff who left the sticks in.

N820MS, Portland, 2025

At a Portland FBO, a low hydraulic pressure warning came on after the right engine was started. When the crew selected the power transfer unit, the nose gear retracted and the nose hit the ground. The four on board got out unhurt; the NTSB investigation is ongoing.

Type record

The Aviation Safety Network lists 40 occurrences for the GV family, including the G550, and we check it for the exact aircraft before we book.

Sources:NTSB via accidents.app: MIA02LA060, Gulfstream G-V N777TY, West Palm Beach, 14 February 2002, probable causeAviation Safety Network: Gulfstream V N820MS, Portland, 2 September 2025, NTSB preliminaryAviation Safety Network: Gulfstream V family (GLF5) occurrences, 40 listed

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How many passengers does a Gulfstream GV seat?+

Most GVs seat 12 to 14 in three zones. The type is certified for up to 19 passengers.

How far can a Gulfstream GV fly?+

About 6,500 nm non-stop at Mach 0.80 with 8 passengers, 4 crew and NBAA IFR reserves.

Is the Gulfstream V the same as the G5?+

Yes. GV, G-V, Gulfstream V and G5 all mean the same aircraft. The US military version is the C-37A.

What is the difference between the GV and the G550?+

The G550 is the improved GV-SP. It has stronger BR710 engines, the PlaneView flight deck, a main door moved forward, a seventh pair of windows and about 250 nm more range, 6,750 nm against 6,500 nm.

How much does a Gulfstream GV cost to buy?+

A new GV sold for about $43.2 million in 2002. Used asking prices in November 2026 ran from about $7.3 million to about $13 million.

How fast is the Gulfstream GV?+

It cruises at up to Mach 0.885. Jetcraft gives a maximum cruise of 488 kts and a long-range cruise of 459 kts.

Is the Gulfstream GV still in production?+

No. Gulfstream built 193 GVs from 1997 and replaced it with the GV-SP, sold as the G550 and G500, in 2003.

Who operates the Gulfstream GV in the US?+

33 FAA Part 135 operators fly 53 of them. The largest fleets: Journey Aviation (4), Prime Jet (4), Talon Air (4), Vista America (3) and Lyon Aviation (3).

How much does it cost to charter a GV?+

About $15.1k to $18.5k per flight hour, before federal excise tax, positioning and airport charges. A one-way trip is priced on flight hours plus the aircraft's return positioning, so ask for a quote on your dates.

Sources

Where these numbers come from

Specifications come from manufacturer factsheets and regulator type certificate data sheets first, then aviation press and market data. Fleet counts come from the FAA Part 135 operator list (9 November 2026). Figures were checked in October 2026. This profile was last reviewed on 1 November 2026.

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