What makes Gulfstream special?
What makes Gulfstream special? Gulfstream aircraft can fly far, fast and high, carrying impressive payloads in severe environments.
Is a Gulfstream faster than a commercial plane?
Both the Gulfstream G-650 and the Dassault Falcon 7X are capable of speeds of up to 685 mph. A Boeing 747 can reach a cruising speed of about 500 mph, making it far slower than the typical private aircraft. A commercial airliner's cruising speed, on the other hand, may be anywhere from 460 to 575 miles per hour.
Why can Gulfstream fly so high?
Private jets have better power to weight ratio than commercial jets so it is easier to ascend to greater heights. Commercial jets also carry more fuel which needs to be burned off to lighten the plane to go higher.