The inaugural flight of the brand-new Gulfstream G400 has been completed successfully, marking the official commencement of the flight testing phase and contributing to the growth of Gulfstream's advanced fleet of next-generation aircraft. Setting a new benchmark, the G400 offers unparalleled performance and unmatched comfort, setting a new standard in this category.
The G400 took off from Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport and landed back 2 hours and 54 minutes later, after flying at a speed of Mach 0.85 and reaching an altitude of 41,000 feet. Sustainable aviation fuel from Gulfstream’s Savannah campus was used for this flight.
The G400 demonstrates top-tier performance and efficiency through a blend of Gulfstream's sleek aerodynamic wing design, state-of-the-art Pratt & Whitney Canada PW812GA engines, and cutting-edge avionics. This aircraft has a range of 4,200 nautical miles at Mach 0.85, along with Gulfstream's acclaimed Symmetry Flight Deck and Predictive Landing Performance System for enhanced flight safety and pilot awareness. Additionally, the G400 incorporates the advanced high-speed wing and winglet technology from the Gulfstream G500 and G600, significantly boosting efficiency.
The G400 offers customers a choice of three floorplans with seating for up to nine, 11 or 12 passengers and provides the signature Gulfstream Cabin Experience with 100% fresh, never recirculated air purified by a plasma ionization clean air system; the lowest cabin altitude in its class; and light from 10 Gulfstream Panoramic Oval Windows.
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