Introduction to Gulfstream G350 Jet
The Gulfstream G350 is a large-cabin business jet from Gulfstream Aerospace, a General Dynamics company based in Savannah, Georgia. It belongs to the Gulfstream IV family, which Gulfstream built from 1985 to 2018.
The G350 and the G450 are the same aircraft type. Both carry the FAA designation GIV-X, approved on August 12, 2004. The difference is fuel. The G350 has a reduced fuel capacity, which gives it a shorter range than the G450. For many trips that shorter range is enough, and you still get the full large-cabin fuselage.
Key Specifications of Gulfstream G350 Jet
- Type: large-cabin business jet (GIV-X, reduced-fuel variant)
- Crew: two pilots
- Range: 3,800 nautical miles (7,038 km, 4,373 miles)
- Cruising speed: Mach 0.80 to 0.85
- Maximum speed: Mach 0.88 (505 knots, 581 mph)
- Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
- Engines: two Rolls-Royce Tay 611-8C turbofans, 13,850 pounds of thrust each
- Length: 89 ft 4 in (27.23 m)
- Wingspan: 77 ft 10 in (23.72 m)
- Maximum takeoff weight: 70,900 lb (32,160 kg)
Features of Gulfstream G350 Jet
Exterior Features
The G350 uses the GIV-X fuselage, which is 12 inches longer than the original Gulfstream IV, with the main entry door moved aft. The Tay 611-8C engines have FADEC (full-authority digital engine control), redesigned thrust reversers, nacelles and pylons.
Cockpit Features
The GIV-X borrowed many systems from the Gulfstream V-SP. These include the Honeywell advanced flight deck display suite, the electrical power generation, the cabin temperature control and pressurization, and the nose landing gear. It also has an improved auxiliary power unit, redesigned main landing gear wheels and brakes, and hard-over protection on the flight controls.
The G350 has conventional flight controls. It is not a fly-by-wire aircraft.
Performance of Gulfstream G350 Jet
Maximum Range
The G350's range is 3,800 nautical miles. The G450, with its larger fuel capacity, reaches 4,350 nautical miles. If your trips are mostly domestic or within one region, the G350's range covers them on the same airframe.
Range on the day depends on passengers, bags, weather and winds. For a long nonstop flight, ask the operator to confirm the route with your actual load.
Speed and Altitude Capabilities
The G350 cruises between Mach 0.80 and Mach 0.85, which is 459 to 488 knots. Its maximum speed is Mach 0.88, and its service ceiling is 45,000 feet.
Interior Design and Amenities
Cabin Configuration and Seating
The Gulfstream IV family's published specification lists seating for up to 19 passengers. Most business interiors seat fewer people, with club seats, a divan, a galley and a lavatory. Because interiors differ between aircraft, ask the operator for the floor plan of the jet you are booking.
Comfort Features
The large-cabin fuselage is the main reason to choose a G350 over a midsize jet. It gives your group room to move around, work, eat and rest on a longer flight.
Safety Features and Design
The G350 is flown by a two-pilot crew. The GIV-X design added hard-over protection to the flight control system and took its cockpit displays from the Gulfstream V-SP. Safety on any charter also depends on the operator, its crews and its maintenance. BLADE books flights with licensed operators only.
Comparison with Competitors
Comparison with Other Gulfstream Jets
- G450: the same GIV-X airframe with more fuel, for a range of 4,350 nautical miles.
- G500: Gulfstream's replacement for the G450 after the last G450 was delivered on January 19, 2018.
Chartering a Gulfstream G350 with BLADE
BLADE arranges private jet charters. All US flights are operated by FAA-licensed carriers, and BLADE books the aircraft for you. Tell BLADE your route, date and group size, and compare the large-cabin jets available for your trip. Prices and availability depend on the route, the date and the aircraft.