Gulfstream’s latest addition to the business jet market, the G150, was received its certification in November of 2005. The G150 is derivative of the G100, with changes to some of its structures, avionics, and cabin.
The most noticeable feature of the G150 is the cabin: Gulfstream went to great lengths to make it one of the widest cabins in its class, resulting in a 95 cubic-foot increase in cabin space from the G100. The interior has been entirely redone for more comfortable, luxurious flights. Passengers should also appreciate the G150’s flexible wings which translate into much smoother handling in turbulent regions.
The entire flight deck has been upgraded from the Pro Line 4 suite to the Pro Line 21 suite. Two Honeywell TFE 731-40AR-200G engines are used on the G150, the same models used on the G100. Major modifications were made to the nose, resulting in dramatically reduced drag. The range of the G150 benefits from the structural modifications: when loaded with four passengers and required NBAA IFR fuel reserves, the G150 can fly 3,018 nautical miles. Its cruise speeds make up for its slightly reduced range: its maximum speed is 475 ktas and its long-range cruise speed is 430 ktas.
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