Gulfstream G280 Jet Buyer’s Guide

Gulfstream G280 Jet Buyer’s Guide

If you have been shopping for a Super-Mid-size Jet and found the Gulfstream G280 jet to be a good fit for your mission needs, you are going to need to find out more about this model.

Gulfstream's G280 is the smallest model currently produced by Gulfstream Aerospace. But the G280 provides buyers with plenty of size, speed and range capability for its class.

The Gulfstream G280 replaced the older G200 on the production line, and incorporated several improvements, including an increase in cabin length (thanks to the removal of a rear-fuselage fuel tank) and new Honeywell HTF7250G engines that deliver improved operating weights, climb rates and fuel efficiency.

The Gulfstream G280 model also sports a new wing and T-tail design, new avionics, four additional cabin windows and in-flight access to the baggage compartment.

How much does a Gulfstream G280 cost?

Factors influencing the asking price of a used Gulfstream G280 include the year of manufacture, hours flown (both for the airframe and engines), avionics (and subsequent modifications) and the time remaining before any major maintenance events (such as engine overhauls and hot-section inspections).

Moreover, the availability of attractive candidates on the used aircraft market at any one time will impact price, along with the existence (or lack) of in-flight connectivity and entertainment systems.

Read the Gulfstream G280 Price Guide here

What is the range and payload capability of Gulfstream G280?

Buyers can refine the selection of aircraft on their shopping list by assessing how the payload and range capability of an aircraft fits with their mission requirement.

With four passengers, the G280 boasts a maximum range of 3,690nm according to Conklin & de Decker. With full seats and available fuel the G280 delivers a range of 3,590nm. The G280's long-range cruise speed is 459kts.

According to Conklin & de Decker, when fully fueled the Gulfstream G280 has a capacity for 1,000lbs payload, meaning that with two crew and two passengers aboard (each weighing approximately 200lbs), there would still be capacity for about 200lbs luggage.

What are the cabin measurements for the Gulfstream G280?

As one of the larger Super Mid-size Jets, the Gulfstream G280's cabin stands 6.25ft tall and spans 7.20ft width, Conklin & de Decker notes. The cabin length stretches 32.25ft (compared to 24.5ft in the original G200 model). That provides a total cabin volume of 888cu.ft, in which eight passenger seats are typically accommodated in executive configuration.

Internally accessible luggage space totals 34cu.ft, while the external luggage space is 120cu.ft.

What is the Gulfstream G280’s airport performance?

While it’s not as runway-flexible as some jets in its class, the Gulfstream G280 needs less runway length than the other models in its segment. According to Conklin & de Decker, balanced field length for the G280 is 5,160ft. The required landing distance for the G280, meanwhile, is 5,083ft.

(To achieve a balanced field takeoff, engine power is selected to provide enough acceleration so that at the lowest possible speed to continue the takeoff the remaining necessary takeoff distance with one engine not working is equal to the remaining and necessary accelerate-stop distance.)

How does the Gulfstream G280 jet compare against its competitors?
Compared to some Super-Mid-size Jets, the G280 holds the benefits of a large cabin volume, longer range and higher cruise speed numbers. The G280 also commands a higher price compared to other same-year models from the segment.

How Does the Gulfstream G280 Compare With Other Aircraft?

You can see how the Gulfstream G280 compares against the Bombardier Challenger 350 in our Jets Comparison article here…

• Gulfstream G280 vs Bombardier Challenger 350