The Gulfstream GV can climb directly to an altitude of 37,000 feet in eighteen minutes, then continue to 43,000 feet for a high speed cruise of 488 knots, or climb to 45,000 feet for a long-range cruise of 459 knots. The highest altitude that it is certified to fly at is 51,000 feet.
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Passenger planes can't fly at 55,000 feet. Gulfstream business jets can fly 51,000 feet altitude, and airliners like to cruise at 35,000 feet. Some military planes, like the U-2, can fly at 55,000 feet or greater.
at about 6 staff
A Gulfstream V will fly from Denver to Atlanta in 2 hours, 35 mins.
450 meters
Helicopters fly somewhat close to the ground. They fly near the troposphere. They fly at a lower altitude than planes.
Better fuel economy. The air is thinner at higher altitudes.
We will fly a VFR flight heading 245 - what is a legal cruising altitude?
it varies
A Gulfstream V can make the trip in about 1 hour, 31 mins.