N698GD

This entry covers the specific Gulfstream G600 airframe registered as N698GD, serial 73198, owned by GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE CORP (corporation) located in Savannah, GA, US. Build year: Not published. The airframe carries United States registration and is held in the manufacturer’s corporate fleet rather than by a third‑party operator, with no publicly reported change of ownership or other notable registry events. Current valuation for this individual G600 is listed at $60,750,000, reflecting its configuration and market position at the time of reporting.

The cabin outfitting for this airframe is dependent on buyer or operator selection and is described as accommodating up to 4 living areas in typical VIP executive layouts; configurations may include forward or aft galley options and forward and/or aft vacuum lavatories. Avionics are fitted with Gulfstream’s Symmetry Flight Deck™, supporting advanced flight‑deck automation and situational awareness that align with long‑range VIP missions. As a manufacturer‑held unit based in Savannah, GA, typical operations would include demonstration, ferry, or manufacturer test sorties and support flights rather than scheduled charter work; maintenance and operational oversight are managed by the corporate owner in accordance with factory standards. Unique amenities and final outfitting are buyer-dependent and were not published for this specific serial.

The Gulfstream G600 (GVII‑G600) family occupies the large‑cabin, ultra‑long‑range business jet market niche with a factory‑quoted range of 6,600 nm and a service ceiling of 51,000 ft, competing with other ultra‑long‑range types in terms of speed and comfort. Powered by twin PW815GA turbofans delivering 15,680 lbf each, the model targets demanding intercontinental missions with high cruise speed (about 488 kts) and advanced flight deck technology. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe reflect Gulfstream factory ownership and documented specification, with market value at $60,750,000 indicating positioning among new or near‑new G600 examples.