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Jeffrey Epstein's luxurious $61 million Gulfstream G550 private jet was just put on the market

Thomas PalliniJul 23, 2020, 21:56 IST

The G550 is one of Gulfstream's strongest main-stays, having taken its first flight in 2002 and remaining in production 18 years later.

It's the second Gulfstream that Epstein owned, the first being a G-IV with the same tail number.

Epstein was apparently a fan of solid colors on his Gulfstream jets as his most recent jet was similarly covered in a dark "elite blue" with gray accents.

Records show that Epstein was the jet's second owner with the first being Chevron USA.

The G550 offered Epstein a greater maximum range than its predecessor at 6,750 nautical miles, more than enough to fly nonstop between Teterboro, New Jersey and Paris, France, a popular Epstein routing.

The other jet in the Epstein fleet was a Boeing 727, a popular commercial jet that's also served the wealthy as a private jet.

The jet was nicknamed the "Lolita Express," with notable guests sometimes on the manifest including Kevin Spacey and former President Bill Clinton.

Epstein's former jet seats 12 passengers, though it can be extended to 16. Low-density configurations on large jets are common when the owner flies it exclusively.

The interior had been refurbished in 2017 with the work completed a year before his arrest in 2018. A frequent long-distance flyer, the aircraft would've been a home away from home for him, hence the bespoke customizations.

The six seats in the front of the plane are a "supple light creme beige" color while those in the back are simply tan leather. They sit on top of a navy blue carpet.

Apart from a four-person divan in the center of the plane, the standalone club seats – arranged mostly in pairs – dominate the plane.

Various entertainment and lighting functions can be controlled by a device on the G550, with the jet also offering WiFi.

For entertainment, the jet is lined with screens that show flight maps and can play DVDs. The audio system is also connected to a CD player.

Despite the aircraft's long length, Epstein didn't opt for density and the jet didn't have many of the quintessential features a Gulfstream is known for.

Eight of the 12 seats onboard are club seats spread across three and a half pairs. There's also no dining room table that wide-cabin jets like the Gulfstream G550 typically feature.

Epstein also opted against having a pair of seats across from the four-person divan couch, leaving a barren, empty space right in the center of the plane.

A second, matching divan is including in the purchase price but it's not installed, for whatever reason. Photos and schematics also show the possibility of a daybed being made from the divan.

The jet was manufactured in 2007 and became airworthy in 2008, FAA records show.

Powering the aircraft are two Rolls-Royce BR700-710 engines, offering a maximum speed of Mach .885.

The cockpit is also highly advanced featuring high-definition screens complete with synthetic vision that allows pilots to see the runway on their screen, which is helpful in the event of poor visibility.

The jet's owners have put a total of 5,747 hours on it across nearly 1,400 flights.

A new G550 goes for around $61.5 million. But as the second owner, Epstein likely paid less.

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