Five of the most expensive private jets in the world

When modern jetliners came into existence, only a few privileged wealthy people would get onboard an aircraft. But half a century later, more people have access to air travel than we might have imagined.

Perhaps the case with a private jet has been something similar, only a select number of people could own one a few decades ago, but some of these jets are getting more affordable by the day, as one could purchase a private jet for a couple of million dollars. However, the most expensive business jets cost 50 times greater than this sum. We examine the top five most expensive private jets in the world. However, this list does not include converted jetliners but only purpose-built private jets. The converted airliners, such as the Boeing BBJ and ACJ TwoTwenty, can cost upwards of $100 million.

NUMBER 5

Gulfstream G800
Price: $72 million

Unveiled in 2021, the G800 is the fifth most expensive private jet on this list. The G800 features sixteen oval windows that provide delightful views of the outside world. Gulfstream claims that the air in the G800 will be 100% pure. The aircraft’s plasma-ionization clean air system will help achieve this purity. The air is also set to renew every two to three minutes. The G800 will also have the lowest cabin altitude in history. Some parameters:

• Normal cruise speed: 690 knots (1278km/hr)
• Maximum speed: 709 knots (1313 km/hr) 
• Maximum take-off weight: 47,627 kg/ 105000 lb 
• Service ceiling: 15,545m / 51000 feet 
• Engines: Two Rolls Royce Pearl 700
• Passenger capacity: 19
• Wingspan: 31.39m / 103 feet

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