The G600, aerospace firm Gulfstream's latest move to conquer the lucrative private jet market, has just been approved for service by the US Federal Aviation Authority. Flying at mach 0.9, the sumptuous craft can seat up to 19 passengers for journeys of 6,500 nautical miles — equivalent to London–Tokyo — before it needs to refuel. SPECIFICATIONS OF THE G600 LUXURY JET Max Range: 6,500 nautical miles Max speed: Mach 0.9 (690 mph) Max cruise altitude: 51,000 feet Length: 96 feet, 1 inch Wingspan: 94 feet, 2 inches Passengers: up to 19, can sleep 9 Living areas: three, with addition rest space for cabin crew Cockpit tech: 10 touchscreens, active sidestick control technology Build time: two-and-a-half years Cost: $58 million (£46 million) The craft — which is 96 feet (29 metres) long and a wingspan almost as large — sports a mirrored bulkhead in its middle to reflect as much light as possible, while the vessel's 14 28-inch-wide windows afford a panoramic view of the sky. The plane is even designed...
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