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Oprah Winfrey's choice: Exploring her Gulfstream G650ER

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Oprah Winfrey's choice: Exploring her Gulfstream G650ER
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Oprah Winfrey, a name synonymous with immense wealth, has made significant investments in luxury transportation. Since 2016, she has owned and used a G650ER, a large business jet manufactured by Gulfstream Aerospace. This article delves into the specifics of this aircraft model and explores why Winfrey may have chosen it.

The Gulfstream G650ER is renowned for its impact on private air travel. The program began in 2005, with the first G650 revealed to the public in 2008. Designed to offer long-range options to the business market, it comes in configurations accommodating either 11 or 18 passengers. The extended-range version, G650ER, was introduced in 2014, boasting an impressive range of up to 7,494 nautical miles due to an upgraded fuel system.

In terms of specifications, the G650ER features a maximum range of 7,500 nmi (8,600 mi / 13,900 km), cruise speeds between Mach 0.85 and Mach 0.90, and a ceiling of 51,000 feet. It requires a takeoff distance of approximately6 ,299 feet and can accommodate up to19 passengers within its cabin dimensions:

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- Height:6 ft3 in

- Width:8 ft2 in

- Length:46 ft10 in

The cabin offers ample space with volumes measuring2 ,138 cubic feet for cabin volume and195 cubic feet for baggage.

Powered by two Rolls-Royce BR725 turbofan engines designed specifically for low fuel consumption and reduced emissions; these engines contribute significantly to its extended range capabilities.

The G650ER set records as the furthest-flying purpose-built business jet globally. In April2019 , it flew8 ,379 nautical miles from Singapore to Tucson—one of its longest non-stop flights recorded.

Winfrey's specific jet bears the designation N540W. Manufactured by Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., it was registered for use in the United States with its last airworthiness certification dated July8 ,2020 . Valued at approximately $70 million according to Globe Air estimates—with an additional $10 million spent on customizations—the jet includes luxurious amenities such as galley space equipped with an oven and microwave alongside two bathrooms (one featuring a shower) and leather seating convertible into beds for16 passengers.

An article publishedin October2023 detailed how Winfrey acquired this jet primarilyfor privacy during her frequent global travels; she initially purchaseda Bombardier Global XRS before upgradingto a GulfstreamG550in2013 . Her currentG650ERis configuredinto four living spaces designedfor dining working entertainingand relaxingwithaconference roomthatcanbeclosedoffforprivate meetings

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