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Old 28th Oct 2010, 05:45
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operationally quite a lot of difference

You need to go back to the basics, the G450 is a G4 airframe plus WING. With different engines and a forward plug. Plane view was modified for the g450
The G550 has different wing, engines, and the plane view was designed for this model.

In general: different weights, different fuel loads, and pay loads.
Different speeds, fuel burns and range. Different coffee machines. The G550 is more runway efficient.

I suggest go on to Gulfstream sales web site, and check the published differences.

The two airframes actually handle differently, and any one who starts on a G450, will get into a little trouble if they fly the G550 in the same way, I know because it kinda bit me too.

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