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Gulfstream G700 breaks speed records

Gulfstream announced during the week that the new Gulfstream G700 achieved 25 speed records after completing its world tour. The manufacturer used two fully equipped G700 test aircraft and was present in more than 20 countries on six continents to demonstrate the aircraft's performance capabilities.

“The G700 world tour was a tremendous success,” said Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream. “We knew the aircraft would perform exceptionally well and they would even exceed our own expectations for reliability and performance on a variety of routes. Introducing a fully equipped aircraft to our customers and potential customers around the world has reinforced the already strong demand we are selling for the G700.”

Notable records achieved by the G700 include:

• Savannah to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in 12 hours and 36 minutes at an average speed of Mach 0.90 to start the international leg of the tour

• Istanbul, Turkey to Van Don International Airport in Vietnam in 9 hours and 2 minutes at an average speed of Mach 0.90

• Riad to Melbourne, Australia in 13 hours and 39 minutes at an average speed of Mach 0.87

• Christchurch, New Zealand to Los Angeles in 12 hours and 13 minutes at an average speed of Mach 0.87

In total, the two G700 aircraft traveled 53,882 nautical miles/99,789 miles in over 180 flight hours. The world tour speed records are pending approval by the US National Aeronautical Association and the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale in Switzerland for recognition as world records.

Via: Gulfstream