G500 and G600 enhanced performance

摘要

GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE announced enhanced performance figures for its G500 and G600 business aircraft on October 29. The company said the increased range of both aircraft had been demonstrated through real-time operations and applies to the highspeed cruise (Mach 0.90) and long- range (Mach 0.85) portions of flight. The G500 is now capable of flying 5,300nm at Mach 0.85 and 4,500nm at Mach 0.90. Meanwhile, the larger G600 now has a range of 6,600nm at M0.85 and 5,600nm at M0.90. In addition to the increased range, the basic operating weight of the G600 has been reduced by 570lbs, bringing full-fuel payload capability to 2,600lbs.