Gulfstream GV — key facts (Q3 2026)
As of Q3 2026, pre-owned Gulfstream GV asking prices run $8.5M–$15M with average days-on-market around 220. Operating cost is roughly $4,750 per flight hour of variable cost plus about $1M of fixed cost a year, or $8,017 per hour all-in at 300 annual hours. Gradual annual decline of 4–6%, cushioned by strong demand for programme-covered examples.
- Asking price
- $8.5M–$15M
- Operating cost
- $4,750 / hr
- Annual fixed
- $980,000
- Days on market
- 220
Specifications
- Engines
- 2 × Rolls-Royce BR710 A1-10, 14,750 lbf each
- Engine programme
- Rolls-Royce CorporateCare available and common
- APU
- Honeywell GTCP36-150
- Max takeoff weight
- 90,500 lb
- Max landing weight
- 75,300 lb
- Max fuel
- 41,300 lb
- Avionics
- Honeywell SPZ-8400 with six-tube EFIS; many aircraft upgraded for ADS-B, FANS and CPDLC
- Safety systems
- TCAS II, EGPWS; EVS and HUD fitted on some airframes
- Certification
- FAA Part 25, 1997
- Typical configuration
- 13–16 passengers
- Sleeping capacity
- 6–8 with berthed divan and crew rest
- Cabin zones
- Three living areas, forward and aft lavatories on most layouts
- Galley
- Full forward galley — oven, coffee maker, chilled storage
- Cabin altitude
- 6,000 ft at 51,000 ft
- Windows
- 14 oval panoramic windows
- Connectivity
- Iridium and Inmarsat standard; Ku-band broadband on retrofitted aircraft
- Entertainment
- Airshow moving map, HD monitors on refurbished interiors
- Overall length
- 96 ft 5 in (29.39 m)
- Wingspan
- 93 ft 6 in (28.50 m)
- Height
- 25 ft 10 in (7.87 m)
- Typical paint
- Matterhorn White with accent striping; most airframes on second or third repaint
- Wing
- Swept 27° with winglets — shared airframe with the later G550
Typical maintenance programme for the type. Individual aircraft status varies — we review full records during any acquisition.
| Programme / Inspection | Interval |
|---|---|
| Gulfstream PlaneConnect HTM (where fitted) | Continuous health trend monitoring |
| 1A / 2A airframe inspection | Every 6 / 12 months |
| 12 / 24 / 36-month calendar checks | Calendar-driven |
| 72-month major inspection | Every 6 years |
| BR710 MPI / engine programme events | Per Rolls-Royce CorporateCare schedule |
Performance
- Max range
- 6,500 nm @ M0.80
- High-speed cruise
- Mach 0.87 (500 kts)
- Long-range cruise
- Mach 0.80 (459 kts)
- Max operating speed
- Mach 0.885
- Max altitude
- 51,000 ft
- Takeoff distance (MTOW, SL, ISA)
- 5,910 ft
- Landing distance
- 2,900 ft
- Initial cruise altitude
- 41,000 ft
6,500 nm still-air range ring from London. Actual range varies with payload, winds and reserves.
Compare in Range ExplorerDimensions
Aircraft
- Length
- 96 ft 5 in / 29.39 m
- Wingspan
- 93 ft 6 in / 28.50 m
- Height
- 25 ft 10 in / 7.87 m
- Wing area
- 1,137 sq ft / 105.6 m²
Cabin
- Cabin length
- 43 ft 11 in / 13.39 m
- Cabin width
- 7 ft 4 in / 2.24 m
- Cabin height
- 6 ft 2 in / 1.88 m
- Cabin volume
- 1,669 cu ft / 47.3 m³
- Baggage volume
- 226 cu ft / 6.4 m³ (in-flight accessible)
Current Market
General market data for the worldwide Gulfstream GV fleet — not MyVIP Aviation inventory. Figures reviewed Q3 2026 and move with inventory levels. Gradual annual decline of 4–6%, cushioned by strong demand for programme-covered examples.
Ask price — low
$8,500,000
Ask price — high
$15,000,000
Model year — earliest
1997
Model year — latest
2002
Total time — low
~5,500 hrs
Total time — high
~12,000 hrs
Percent of fleet for sale
≈ 8.5%
Aircraft for sale worldwide
≈ 16
Average days on market
220 days
Estimates in USD. Ask us for a comparable-backed valuation on a specific airframe.
Cost of Ownership
Budgetary upper-range estimates in USD, based on an assumption of 300 flight hours per year. Actual costs vary by operator, registry, region and utilisation.
Fixed Annual Costs
- Crew (2 pilots + cabin attendant)
- $520,000
- Hangarage
- $110,000
- Insurance (hull & liability)
- $70,000
- Recurrent training
- $75,000
- Navigation, subscriptions & connectivity
- $85,000
- Management fee
- $120,000
- Total fixed
- $980,000
Variable Hourly Costs
- Fuel (≈ 460 gal/hr)
- $2,760 / hr
- Engine programme (CorporateCare)
- $850 / hr
- APU programme
- $90 / hr
- Airframe maintenance reserve
- $780 / hr
- Parts, consumables & catering
- $270 / hr
- Total per hour
- $4,750
Annual Summary
- Fixed costs
- $980,000
- Variable (300 hrs)
- $1,425,000
- Total annual
- $2,405,000
- Cost per hour, all-in
- $8,017
Curious what a GV costs to own on your mission profile? We will model it with your actual utilisation.
Request an ownership modelBuying a Gulfstream GV
The GV offers G550-class range and cabin at a materially lower acquisition cost, but airframe age makes diligence decisive. We focus on engine programme enrolment, avionics mandate compliance (ADS-B, FANS 1/A, CPDLC), corrosion history and the completeness of records before recommending any candidate.
As of Q3 2026, asking prices run $8.5M–$15M; budget roughly $4,750 per flight hour of variable cost.
Selling Your Gulfstream GV
GV buyers are value-driven and compare directly against early G550s. We present programme status, mandate compliance and inspection position clearly, price against genuine comparable sales, and market the aircraft to the operators and buyers who actively track the type.
As of Q3 2026, the model trades between $8.5M–$15M with average days-on-market around 220.
Charter a Gulfstream GV
GV charter is route- and date-dependent. Expect roughly $9,500–$13,000 per flight hour before positioning, landing fees, crew expenses and catering. We source the aircraft and confirm the operator's credentials on every trip.
Request a charter quoteFrequently Asked Questions
- How much does a Gulfstream GV cost to buy?
- As of Q3 2026, pre-owned Gulfstream GV aircraft generally trade between $8,500,000 and $15,000,000, with average days-on-market around 220. Model year, hours, engine programme status, avionics compliance and interior condition move a specific airframe inside that band. Gradual annual decline of 4–6%, cushioned by strong demand for programme-covered examples. Ask us for a comparable-backed valuation on a specific aircraft.
- What is the range of a Gulfstream GV?
- The GV has a published still-air range of 6,500 nautical miles. Actual range varies with payload, winds, routing and fuel reserves.
- What does a Gulfstream GV cost to operate per year?
- At 300 flight hours a year, budgetary total operating cost is about $2,405,000 — $980,000 of fixed cost plus $4,750 per flight hour of variable cost, which works out to roughly $8,017 per hour all-in. Fuel burn averages about 460 US gallons per hour. Figures are upper-range budgetary estimates and vary by operator, registry, region and utilisation.
- How much does it cost to charter a Gulfstream GV?
- GV charter typically prices between $9,500 and $13,000 per flight hour before positioning, landing fees, crew expenses and catering. Quotes are route- and date-specific.
- What is the difference between a Gulfstream GV and a G550?
- The G550 is the developed GV-SP: same basic airframe, with PlaneView avionics, higher fuel capacity and 6,750 nm of range versus 6,500 nm for the GV. The cabin cross-section and dimensions are effectively identical.