Gulfstream G400 Executive Jet Unveiled Gulfstream just unveiled two new executive jets, the new future flagship G800 and the new G400. Most of the attention went to the future flagship but the G400 deserves some recognition as well. In fact the G400 is still part of Gulfstream's large cabin segment which pushes it to six aircraft (G400, G500, G600, G650/ER, G700 and G800). The G400 is however, the first new entrant to the large-cabin class for Gulfstream in more than a decade.
The G400 is to be powered by a pair of Pratt & Whitney PW812GA engines. Expected performance of 4,200 nautical miles at 0.85 Mach depending on the load. Gulfstream is offering three floorplans for this aircraft. With these floorplans, the seated passenger count can be 9, 11 or 12 passengers. Even though the G400 will be a bit smaller it will still have many of the features associated with its large-cabin stablemates. Additional health and safety enhancements include 100% fresh, never recirculated and never refiltered air; the lowest cabin altitude in their respective classes; a plasma-ionizing clean air system neutralizing 99.9% of airborne bacteria, spores and odors; and the company’s award-winning Predictive Landing Performance System (PLPS), providing pilots advanced warning of potential runway excursions so they can adjust approaches or go around. Target for entry into service (EIS) is 2025 for the G400. For more information: Gulfstream Aerospace 500 Gulfstream Road Savannah, GA 31407 www.gulfstream.com ***
