G400 vs G500
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The Gulfstream Aerospace G400 (introduced 2023) and the Gulfstream Aerospace G500 (introduced 2018) are two aircraft buyers regularly weigh against each other. Both are business jets, which makes them natural cross-shopping rivals. The clearest separation between them is range, where the G500 has the advantage. undefined
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G400 vs G500: the key differences
- The G500 delivers 24% more range (G400: 4,200 nm; G500: 5,200 nm).
- The G500 delivers 3% more cruise speed (G400: 476 kt; G500: 488 kt).
- The G400 and G500 are evenly matched on passenger capacity, both at 19 seats.
- The G400 is the newer design (introduced 2023 versus 2018 for the G500), a gap of 5 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The G500 is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (91,400 lbs versus 74,600 lbs), which typically buys more cabin and payload at the cost of higher trip economics.
Which mission suits which aircraft
Both aircraft are built for long-haul and transatlantic missions, so outright range rarely separates them — the call leans on cabin (the G400 seats more), trip economics and what is actually available on the market. Match the airframe to how you fly most weeks, not to the headline range figure.
Which should you choose?
Choose the G500 when nonstop range is the deciding factor, and the G400 when cabin capacity and payload matter more; the G500 holds the cruise-speed edge. The right answer ultimately depends on acquisition cost, maintenance-program status, and what is actually available on the market — talk to our acquisition advisory team to pressure-test the choice against your missions and budget.
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G400 vs G500: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the G400 or the G500?
The G500 has the longer published range — 5,200 nm versus 4,200 nm for the G400.
Which is faster, the G400 or the G500?
The G500 cruises faster, at 488 kt versus 476 kt for the G400.
Which is newer, the G400 or the G500?
The G400 is the newer design, introduced in 2023 versus 2018 for the G500.
Is the G400 or the G500 the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the G500 is the larger aircraft — 91,400 lbs versus 74,600 lbs for the G400.
Should I buy the G400 or the G500?
Choose the G500 when nonstop range is the deciding factor, and the G400 when cabin capacity and payload matter more; the G500 holds the cruise-speed edge. The right answer ultimately depends on acquisition cost, maintenance-program status, and what is actually available on the market — talk to our acquisition advisory team to pressure-test the choice against your missions and budget.
Still weighing up the G400 vs G500?
Specs only take you so far. Our advisors give an independent recommendation based on your mission, budget and how you actually fly — and represent your side through to purchase.