Summary Cristiano Ronaldo owns a top-of-the-range Gulfstream G650 jet costing $73 million for convenient travel. The G650 offers 16 signature oval windows, a quiet cabin, lie-flat beds, entertainment system, and crew rest areas. Ronaldo previously owned a Gulfstream G200 with lower specs, such as a lower top speed and passenger capacity.
Cristiano Ronaldo, the world-class soccer player, is one of the world's highest paid athletes, so why would he not have a private jet or two? It allows him to travel around the world discreetly with his growing family whilst saving a lot of time and energy, so he will always arrive in the best physical condition pre-match and can relax post-match. But what private jet does he own? The Portuguese sports star is said to have an annual salary of over $200 million and an overall net worth of $500 million. So it is no surprise that he would own a top of the range Gulfstream G650 to travel to matches or for leisure travel.
Indeed, he is often seen on social media traveling on the jet with his family. A new Gulfstream G650 costs a cool $73 million. Top of the range The Gulfstream G650 is an ultra-long range business jet manufactured by Gulfstream Aerospace.
The aircraft was introduced in March 2008 and both the G650 and G650ER (extended range) are the best performing private jets in their class. Up until this year, when the new G700 was certified, the G650 was Gulfstream's largest, fastest and most expensive business jet. More about the G650 The aircraft can seat up to 19 passengers and has a range of 7,500 nautical miles or 13,900 kilometers.
This would allow Ronaldo to fly from London, for example, to Tokyo, Los Angeles or São Paulo, non-stop, without the need to refuel. The G650 has two Rolls-Royce BR725 turbofan engines that produce almost 17,000 pounds of thrust. It has a maximum speed of Mach 0.
925 or 531 knots or 983 kilometers. The aircraft can be configured for anywhere between 11 and 19 passengers, depending on the facilities required onboard. The G650's first flight took place on November 25, 2009, but was not certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) until 2012 and deliveries swiftly followed.
In 2013, the price of a G650 was $64.5 million and there was a three-year waiting list. The following year, the price of the G650 rose to between $71 million and $73 million, partly due to demand for the aircraft, but also due to the fact that the Bombardier Global 7500 was announced.
The G650ER was added to the production line the same year. A pre-owned G650 could be bought at the time for $50 million. Today, there are over 500 G650 and G650ER in service, making it one of the most popular business jets of its time.
Features of the G650 and interior The G650 has 16 of its signature oval windows, eight on each side of the fuselage, allowing for plenty of natural light. It has a quiet cabin with a 100% fresh air system and optimized cabin altitude, for healthier flights with minimal jet lag. There is a large galley to prepare meals and drinks and it has plenty of space for storage.
There is an oven, microwave, chiller and coffee maker. In the baggage compartment there is plenty of space for sports gear and suitcases. The comfortable leather seats can be made up into lie-flat beds and the divan can be made into a queen-sized bed.
The spacious cabin can sleep up to ten people and has three living areas. Extendable tables can turn the main cabin area into a boardroom or a private dining area. There is an entertainment system and air show, as well as satellite phone and Wi-Fi.
There is a crew rest area for the pilots or flight attendant to take a break during long-haul flights and a crew lavatory at the front of the aircraft. The G650 also has a full-sized washroom with plush lavatory, sink, vanity unit and shower. The cockpit is fitted with the PlaneView II flight deck which has the Enhanced Flight Vision System (EFVS) and a predictive landing performance system which helps avoid runway over runs.
Technical Specifications (Data from GlobalAir.com ) Exterior Exterior Height: 25 ft 8 in Wing Span: 99 ft 7 in Length: 93 ft 8 in Interior Cabin Height: 6 ft 5 In Cabin Width: 8 ft 6 In Cabin Length: 53 ft 7 In Cabin Volume: 2138 cu ft Internal Baggage: 195 cu ft Occupancy Crew: 2 + 1 Passengers: 13+ Operating Weights Max T/O Weight: 99600 Lb Max Landing Weight: 83500 Lb Operating Weight: 54000 Lb Empty Weight: 53000 Lb Fuel Capacity: 44200 lbs Lb Max Payload: 6500 Lb Range Normal Range: 6820 nm Max Range: 7130 nm Service Ceiling: 51000 ft Distances Takeoff Distance: 5858 ft Balanced Field Length: 6285 ft Landing Distance: 4167 ft Performance Rate of Climb: 3570 fpm Max Speed: 516 kts Normal Cruise: 500 kts Economy Cruise: 488 kts APU: Honeywell RE220 Avionics: Gulfstream PlaneViewTM II Power Plant Engines: 2 Engine Mfg: Rolls-Royce Engine Model: BR725 A1-12 Read More: What Is The Cost To Charter A Gulfstream G650ER? Other aircraft? Prior to attaining the G650, Ronaldo had another Gulfstream, the G200, which he purchased in 2015 for an estimated $25 million. It was a super-mid-sized jet, which could seat between eight and ten passengers.
In comparison to the G650, the G200: Top speed: 487 knots, 560 miles per hour or 901 kilometers per hour It has Pratt & Whitney Canada PW306A turbofan engines The engines produce 6,040 pounds of thrust Range: 3,400 nautical miles or 6,300 kilometers Avionics: Pro Line 4 It is thought that Ronaldo sold the aircraft in order to buy a larger model, for traveling with his growing family. It was registered as EC-KBC and was refurbished in 2019. Related: What Type Of Private Jet Does Oprah Winfrey Fly?.
