It will come as no surprise but the maintenance bill for Cristiano Ronaldo’s customized Gulfstream 650 private jet has been revealed and it’s, ummm… expensive.
Earlier this year, a list of the 50 highest-paid athletes of all time was released and surprisingly, Ronaldo came in third after earning $1.92 billion during his trophy-filled career.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner is said to be on a salary of $215 million (£177m) a year at Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr. Target,
He’s already spent quite a bit of cash on a wide range of cars, including a Lamborghini Aventador, Ferrari 599 GTO and Rolls-Royce Phantom, but perhaps his biggest purchase to date is a private jet.
Ronaldo is said to own a top-of-the-range Gulfstream jet worth $73 million [£56m],
According to the aircraft, a maximum of 19 passengers can be accommodated easy flightAnd can fly up to 7,500 nautical miles, which allows it to travel long distances without the need to refuel.
In terms of its features, the G650 has an optimized cabin altitude for healthy flights with minimal jet lag, which is perfect for Ronaldo and his busy schedule.
The cabin can sleep up to ten people and has three living areas.
So how much does it cost to maintain? according to libertyjetThe total annual budget for flying a Gulfstream 650 private jet 200 hours per year is approximately $1,860,909, or $2,995,763 for flying 400 hours per year.
“The Gulfstream 650 has a maximum speed of 595 mph, but with slower climb, cruise and descent speeds its average speed is more likely to be 476 mph, which at 200 hours per year gives an average cost per mile of approximately $19.55. Will be equal,” adds the publication.
“If you fly 400 hours per year, you can spread the total fixed cost over more flight hours bringing your cost per mile down to $15.73.”
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