Bill Gates owns two Gulfstream G650 aircraft, one of the most luxurious private jets in the world. Gulfstream G650 can go around the world with just one stop.
Gates’ first plane was produced in 2012 and was painted white with the Microsoft logo on both sides of the fuselage. The second plane was produced in 2016 and was painted black with the Gates Foundation logo on both sides of the fuselage.
The Gulfstream G650 is a long-range aircraft with a top speed of 1,110 km/h and a maximum range of 12,964 km. The plane can carry up to 19 people, including the crew.
The plane is equipped with a Rolls-Royce BR725 engine, considered the most powerful turbofan engine in the world. This engine gives the aircraft the ability to take off and land on small airports and high ground.
The aircraft is also equipped with many modern features, including:
* The cabin pressure system helps regulate cabin pressure just like on the ground, making passengers more comfortable when flying at high altitudes.
* Infotainment system with large touch screen, massage chair and other amenities.
* Satellite communication system helps passengers keep in touch with the outside world.
The plane is used by Gates and his family for travel and entertainment. It is also used for the Gates Foundation’s charitable activities.
Here are some specs of the Gulfstream G650:
* Engine: Rolls-Royce BR725, 16,500 lbf (74.0 kN) each
* Maximum speed: 1,110 km/h
* Maximum flight range: 12,964 km
* Maximum payload: 28,790 kg
* Maximum take-off weight: 54,000 kg
The Gulfstream G650 is an expensive aircraft, with prices starting around $65M.