N704GA

This article describes the specific Gulfstream G700 airframe bearing U.S. registration N704GA, built in 2020 with manufacturer serial number 87004. The aircraft is owned by GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE CORP, a Savannah, Georgia–based corporation, and has been operated from that company base; its registry and corporate ownership indicate use in manufacturer demonstration, test, and corporate transport roles. The airframe is listed at an estimated market value of $80,000,000 and is recorded in the fixed-wing multi-engine category. Documented as a demonstrator/test aircraft with a manufacturer-controlled ownership and operational profile, this airframe has served Gulfstream’s in-house needs rather than being delivered to an external private or charter customer.

The airframe is outfitted in a demonstrator/test configuration with 9 seats; manufacturer production layouts for the G700 support up to 19 seats across multiple living areas. Typical demonstrator fitment for this serial includes a forward galley and provision for both forward and aft lavatories consistent with standard G700 builds. Avionics are the Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck, supporting advanced flight-deck automation and the test regimen common to manufacturer-operated examples. Operationally, the aircraft’s long-range capability and high cruise speed suit transcontinental and intercontinental demonstration flights and high-priority Gulfstream corporate missions based from Savannah, GA. Maintenance and operational planning reflect manufacturer ownership and centralized support from Gulfstream’s facilities.

The described airframe is a member of the Gulfstream G700 family (GVIII-G700), positioned as an ultra-long-range large-cabin business jet with high cruise speed and extended range. With a range of 7,750 nm and a service ceiling of 51,000 ft, the G700 competes in the top-end business-jet segment against other ultra-long-range types. Demand from buyers and charter operators typically emphasizes cabin flexibility (up to 19-passenger layouts), advanced avionics like the Symmetry Flight Deck, and the Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 powerplant’s performance; resale and maintenance considerations for this demonstrator airframe reflect its corporate ownership and manufacturer-maintained life-cycle records.