As of press time, the G700 had logged more than 100 test flights, completing flutter testing and expanding the high- and low-speed areas of the flight envelope. Though flight tests have taken it to Mach 0.99 at 54,000 feet, the G700’s performance targets include an MMO of Mach 0.925 and a maximum operating altitude of 51,000 feet. Takeoff distance at sea level, ISA conditions and maximum takeoff weight is healthy at 6,250 feet—but from that departure, lot of the world comes within reach. Maximum range currently stands at 7,500 nautical miles, at Mach 0.85 (with NBAA IFR reserves, eight passengers and four crew).
With the company’s proprietary Symmetry Flight Deck up front, featuring an enhanced flight-vision system and Gulfstream’s predictive landing-performance system, operators meeting certain requirements can take advantage of…