Leading Edge of Both Passenger Comfort and Performance
Gulfstream G600 is anticipated to receive Federal Aviation Administration certification in 2018, with customer deliveries slated for later that year.
No one knows better than a business jet customer the intricate, distinct details that would make their ideal airborne office an even more powerful business tool. So, Gulfstream asked.
Born from a clean sheet, the ultra-long-range Gulfstream G600 was molded, shaped and designed from the ground up by customer feedback. Together with its Customer Advisory Board and Advanced Technology Customer Advisory Team, Gulfstream created a business tool that is the epitome of safety, interior flexibility, reliability and performance - effectively, a time machine.
Designed alongside the G500, the G600 boasts more range and a longer fuselage than its sister ship. Its impressive performance capabilities were recently increased after the aircraft exceeded expectations during its rigorous flight test programme. When it enters service in 2018, the sporty G600 will be able to fly 6,500 nautical miles/12,038 kilometers at Mach 0.85 and 5,100 nm/9,445 km at its high-speed cruise of Mach 0.90. Like the G650 and flagship G650ER, the G600 has a near-supersonic maximum operating speed of Mach 0.925.
Whether in the flight deck or its fully-customizable cabin, the G600 is engineered for comfort and performance. Powered by two PW814GA engines from Pratt & Whitney Canada’s robust new PW8000 series, the G600 is engineered to deliver best-in-class fuel economy and record-low emissions, both of which lower operating costs and ensure the aircraft will continue to perform above environmental standards.
An industry-leading aircraft requires an industry-leading cockpit. The all-new, award-winning Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck provides pilots a more comfortable and streamlined workspace. Developed in conjunction with BAE systems, the Symmetry Flight Deck replaces the traditional yoke, freeing up space by employing ergonomic active sidestick controllers.
Tactile feedback between the flight deck’s electronically-linked controllers creates unparalleled situational awareness. A near-60 percent reduction in switches in favor of 10 advanced touchscreens provide pilots everything they need (and nothing they don’t) for each phase of flight, for a flight deck that is as sleek as it is functional. Aft of the flight deck, the G600 delivers the most flexible and comfortable cabin in business aviation. Gulfstream’s team of world-class interior designers work tirelessly to create a cabin that is an extension of each customer’s personal taste. Using only the highest-quality leathers, handmade carpets, fabrics stitched delicately in-house and exotic wood veneers sourced from around the world, the G600 supports configurations for up to four distinct living areas.
G600 owners don’t simply tailor their cabin interiors. They can create a different ambiance for each and every flight by controlling a multitude of cabin features, including lighting, window shades, temperature and entertainment. Change the song, dim the lights and draw the shades, all from a smart phone equipped with Gulfstream’s Cabin Management System for Apple and select Android devices.
Configurations are endless in the G600’s flexible cabin, with options for a full-size galley that can be located forward or aft, as well as both forward and aft lavatories. With seating for up to 19 and berthing for up to nine, those passengers regularly putting the G600 through its paces can take advantage of options for a fixed bed divan or seats, that convert to a bed.
As the latest aircraft in the Gulfstream fleet, the G600 is also outfitted with the latest communication equipment and high-speed media systems that line the cabin for productivity or relaxation. Customers are never out of touch or out of reach when flying a G600 equipped with JetConneX, the high-speed Ka-band broadband service.
Passengers change times zones in a serenely quiet cabin thanks to extensive research in Gulfstream’s Acoustic Test Facility, ensuring all components are as quiet as possible. Fourteen of Gulfstream’s signature wide-angle windows flood the cabin with illuminating natural light, while industry-low cabin altitude and 100 percent fresh air circulated every two minutes creates a cabin environment that is the healthiest in the industry.
Gulfstream has created in the G600 an aircraft that flies at the leading edge of both passenger comfort and performance. It is anticipated to receive Federal Aviation Administration certification in 2018, with customer deliveries slated for later that year.
—Contributed by Gulfstream Aerospace
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