Among the many properties Tom Brady owns, the most enviable is his luxurious $50 million private jet — the Gulfstream G550. The sleek aircraft has been the talk of the town since its purchase in 2008. However, Brady’s friend and admirer, Jeff Bezos, with his latest $80 million private jet, seems to have upstaged Brady’s crown jewel — by a significant margin.
As per the latest reports, billionaire Jeff Bezos has acquired his fourth private jet — the $80 million Gulfstream G700. When compared to Brady’s G550, Bezos’ luxury aircraft is far superior, with better numbers in all relevant metrics. Starting with engine performance, the G700 has two Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines, which produce a combined thrust output of 36,500 lbs.
The G550’s engine output in comparison is 30,770 lbs. Another insightful difference between Brady’s and Bezos’ jets is their speed. On first look, the G700’s maximum cruise speed of 516 knots over the G550’s 488 knots doesn’t seem much of a difference.
But when compared over a long journey of 6,000 nautical miles, Bezos’ jet will save him 30 minutes over Brady’s G550. From interior to comfort to luxury, all metrics are hands down in G700’s favor, considering it is Gulfstream’s flagship product after all. Will Brady be affected by Bezos’ purchase? He’d be foolish if he did because Jeff Bezos was the second richest man in the world.
There’s no jet he can’t purchase. But on a human level, it’s unlikely for envy to d.