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The ultra-long-haul flagship jet is equipped with two Rolls-Royce BR725 engines, which power its incredible 7,500-nautical-mile range and 0.925 Mach speed.
The range is 500 nautical miles longer than the jet’s predecessor — the Gulfstream G650.
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The plane, owned by Qatar Airways Executive, flew pole-to-pole in less than 47 hours.
The same year, the G650ER flew another record-setting flight when it journeyed between Singapore and Tucson, Arizona, covering 8,379 nautical miles (9,600 miles) nonstop. The achievements are just two of the jet’s 120+ world speed records.
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Jack Sweeney, a 19-year-old University of Central Florida student, popularized Musk’s G650ER in 2022 when he posted the jet’s whereabouts on Twitter, now X.
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It had a multi-year waiting list at the time of its initial launch.
Business Insider toured the jet at the Farnborough International Airshow in July 2022 to see how the rich travel — take a look inside.
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The cabin, which can carry up to 18 passengers and sleep up to seven, is designed to be the quietest in business aviation, ensuring travelers have a peaceful ride.
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The dining room is created thanks to a pop-up table between loungers.
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When not a bedroom, the space doubles as a conference room with a couch instead of a bed.
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There was one in the front closest to the galley and the cockpit and one in the back behind the bedroom.
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It is designed to improve the human interface and help pilots better track and understand their surroundings in low-visibility conditions.
Moreover, the jet is equipped with Gulfstream’s Predictive Landing Performance System which helps pilots not overrun the runway, enhancing overall safety.
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This is crucial for the ultra-long-haul flights that the plane is capable of flying.
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It comes equipped with glassware, a sink, granite countertops, and plenty of storage, though the layout and materials can be customized. There was also a coffee pot, oven, and pull-out cutting board on the display jet.
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Each features a legrest and deep recline, swivel capabilities, an adjustable headrest, and noise-canceling headphones.
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They can also combine to create single beds. Moreover, tables are built into the side of the fuselage and fold out between each set of seats at the push of a button.
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A wine cooler pops out from the front.
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These are the largest in the industry and give passengers great panoramic views.
Moreover, they come with window shades so passengers can more easily nap during daytime flights.
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The seats had plenty of legroom.
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Its speed, range, and size make it favorable for long-haul flying, and it would be easy to pass the time with the comfortable bedroom, meeting space, and large TV.
