‘Looking’ at Elon Musk and Bill Gates’ $65M plane: Near supersonic speed, private luxury cabin

The Gulfstream G650ER is one of the fastest and longest range commercial aircraft in the world. Those who have and are owning are the world’s top billionaires like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos…

 

 

Launched in 2014, the Gulfstream G650ER is one of the fastest and largest commercial aircraft in the world with prices starting at $65 million – Photo: Insider

The plane has attracted billionaire customers like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates… – Photo: Washington Post

This (extreme) long-haul aircraft is powered by 2 Rolls-Royce BR725 engines, has outstanding power with a range of 7,500 nautical miles (13,890 km) and a speed of Mach 0.925, close to supersonic speed (Mach 1). ). This range and speed has enabled Gulfstream and Qatar Airways, the company that operates the G650ER, to break the world record for the fastest “around the world” flight in 2019, flying from pole to pole in less than space. full 47 hours with 120 other records – Photo: Gulfstream

Despite the competition, Gulfstream’s G650ER is one of the world’s best-selling commercial aircraft with a waiting list stretching back several years. G650ER owns a luxurious, high-class interior with 4 living spaces that can be customized according to the wishes of the buyer – Photo: Insider

The cabin, which can carry up to 18 passengers and up to 7 sleepers, is designed for the quietest atmosphere in commercial aviation – Photo: Insider

The cabin is more than 14m high, including a room where flight attendants prepare food and drinks – Photo: Insider

A living room/meeting room is located in the main cabin with leather armchairs with footrests and comfortable recline and swivel capabilities, adjustable headrests and noise-cancelling headphones – Photo: Insider

The opposite seats allow passengers to open a business meeting or combine to form a single bed – Photo: Insider

The desk is integrated inside the fuselage, which can be opened with the push of a button – Photo: Insider

Dining room with 4 chairs facing each other around a large table, including TV and wine cabinet – Photo: Insider

Storage room – Photo: Insider

Bedroom. When not used as a bedroom, the space can be turned into a living room with a bed turned into a lounge chair – Photo: Insider

There are also two toilets, one at the front near the preparation room and the cockpit and one at the back of the bedroom – Photo: Insider

Along the fuselage are 16 Gulfstream signature giant windows, the largest in the industry and offering passengers breathtaking panoramic views, which come with blinds so passengers can rest – Photo: Insider

The cockpit is an advanced fly-by-wire electronic control system (a flight control system entirely using electrical signals and computers), designed to be the most user-friendly, helping the pilot to follow the flight path. Monitor and understand your surroundings better in low visibility conditions. Gulfstream’s Predictive Landing Performance System helps pilots avoid overshooting the runway, enhancing safety – Photo: Insider

In addition, the front of the plane also has a rest area for the pilot, which is very important for a long-haul aircraft like the G650ER – Photo: Insider