N609WB
Gulfstream GVI (G650ER) (G650ER)
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
15 Hours
Duration of Flight
7500 NM
Range
531 MPH
Max Speed

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Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2025-09-09No flight history available
Flight records for this aircraft have not been tracked yet.
AI Summary
Gulfstream GVI (G650ER) (G650ER)
Overview
U.S. registration assigned to Discovery Communications LLC; FAA record entries in 2023–2025 indicate airworthiness and certificate issue dates corresponding to a 2023-built G650ER (MSN 6532).
Specifications
- Engines: 2× Rolls‑Royce BR725 (BR725 A1‑12) (16900 lbf each)
- Range: 7500 nm
- Cruise: 488 kts
- Seats: 22
- Ceiling: 51000 ft
Operations & Cabin
Operator‑fitted 22‑place executive layout with forward galley and multiple living areas (operator configuration reported) Executive furnishings, large Gulfstream oval windows, forward galley, forward and aft lavatories; operator‑specific fit and entertainment systems likely installed. Avionics: Gulfstream PlaneView II
Model & Market Context
This airframe is registered as N609WB, a Gulfstream GVI (G650ER) built in 2023 with manufacturer serial number 6532. The aircraft is owned by Discovery Communications LLC, a corporation based in New York, NY, US, and carries a United States registration. Valued at $65,000,000, the aircraft represents a recently built, operator-configured large-cabin, ultra‑long‑range business jet in active corporate hands. Ownership is held by Discovery Communications LLC (New York), reflecting corporate operation and registry within the United States.
The cabin is an operator‑fitted 22‑place executive layout featuring a forward galley and multiple living areas, reflecting a bespoke interior tailored to corporate transport and long‑duration missions. Avionics are fitted with Gulfstream PlaneView II, supporting modern cockpit systems and operational capability aligned with the airframe’s performance. With a maximum range of 7,500 nm and a service ceiling of 51,000 ft, this airframe is configured for transcontinental and intercontinental executive missions, emphasizing passenger comfort and extended non‑stop sectors. Corporate ownership and New York location indicate likely basing and flight operations centered on executive transport for the registered owner.
As a Gulfstream GVI (G650ER) airframe produced by Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, serial 6532 embodies the manufacturer’s long‑range, high‑speed performance parameters as captured in this airframe’s cruise speed of 488 kts, range of 7,500 nm, and ceiling of 51,000 ft. Its Rolls‑Royce BR725 propulsion and operator‑fitted 22‑place interior combine to define maintenance and resale considerations tied to high‑value corporate configurations. The reported valuation of $65,000,000 for this specific 2023 airframe frames its position in the top tier of fixed‑wing multi‑engine corporate aircraft inventory.
Aircraft Comparison
| Parameter | N609WB | 445QS | N100A |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Number (MSN) | 6532 | 4037 | 6550 |
| Year Manufactured | 2023 | 2006 | 2023 |
| Duration of Flight | 15 Hours | 9 Hours | 15 Hours |
| Range | 7500 NM | 4350 NM | 7500 NM |
| Max Speed | 531 MPH | 505 MPH | 516 MPH |
| Aircraft Class | Over 20,000lbs | Over 20,000lbs | Over 20,000lbs |
| Service Ceiling | 51000 ft | 45000 ft | 51000 ft |
| Max Passengers | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Cabin Comfort | No items found. | No items found. | No items found. |