Gulfstream G450 For Sale

The Gulfstream G450 is a large cabin, long range business jet that entered service in 2005 as the successor to the Gulfstream GIV-SP. Manufactured in Savannah, Georgia, the G450 incorporated the PlaneView cockpit from the G550 programme and delivered improved range and performance while retaining the proven GIV fuselage cross section. Production continued until 2018, when the G450 was succeeded by the G500.

Powered by two Rolls Royce Tay 611-8C engines, each producing 13,850 pounds of thrust, the G450 cruises at Mach 0.80 with a range of 4,350 nautical miles. The cabin measures 45 feet 1 inch long, 7 feet 4 inches wide, and 6 feet 2 inches tall, typically seating 12 to 16 passengers in three cabin zones with a full galley, crew rest area, and enclosed lavatory.

PlaneView Cockpit and Systems

The G450's defining upgrade over the GIV-SP is the Honeywell PlaneView flight deck, featuring four large format LCD displays, enhanced vision system capability, and a cursor control device. The PlaneView system reduces pilot workload through automated systems monitoring and provides synthetic vision for improved situational awareness in all weather conditions. The G450 also introduced an enhanced wing with increased fuel capacity compared to the GIV-SP.

The G450 competes with the Falcon 900LX and Bombardier Challenger 650 in the large cabin market. For operators requiring intercontinental range, the Gulfstream G550 offers an extended range of 6,750 nautical miles with the same cabin width.

Buying a Pre Owned Gulfstream G450

The G450 offers an attractive entry point into the Gulfstream large cabin jet family. With production having ended in 2018, a range of examples are available from low time corporate aircraft to higher time charter fleet units. Key evaluation factors include engine programme status through Rolls Royce CorporateCare, total airframe hours and cycles, and the condition of the PlaneView avionics system.

Interior refurbishment history is important, as a full cabin refurbishment represents a significant investment. The Tay 611-8C engines are well supported by Rolls Royce with a global service network, though operating costs are higher than newer Gulfstream models equipped with more fuel efficient engines. Landing gear overhaul status, auxiliary power unit condition, and compliance with Gulfstream service bulletins should all be reviewed during pre purchase inspection.

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