About Gulfstream Aerospace & Fuel Consumption
Gulfstream Aerospace is a leading manufacturer of business jets, known for long-range performance, luxury, and efficiency. Their aircraft range from mid-size jets like the G280 to ultra-long-range models like the G700 and G800. Fuel consumption depends on various factors:
- Aircraft Model: Larger jets such as the G650ER and G800 consume more fuel than mid-size jets like the G280.
- Range & Payload: Aircraft configured for longer flights and heavier payloads burn more fuel.
- Flight Profile: Takeoff and climb phases require more fuel compared to cruising.
- Fuel Type: Gulfstream jets primarily use Jet-A or Jet-A1, but are increasingly compatible with sustainable aviation fuels (SAF).
Calculation Formulas:
- Fuel Used = Burn Rate (liters/hour) × Flight Hours
- Total Cost = Fuel Used × Fuel Price
- CO₂ Emissions = Fuel Used × Emission Factor (kg CO₂ per liter)
Example:
A Gulfstream G650ER with a burn rate of 1,900 L/hr flying for 5 hours using Jet-A fuel at ₹95/liter:
- Fuel Used = 1,900 × 5 = 9,500 liters
- Total Cost = 9,500 × 95 = ₹902,500
- CO₂ Emissions = 9,500 × 2.50 = 23,750 kg CO₂
