Gulfstream - GV

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Gulfstream V, the world's first ultra-long range business jet. The Gulfstream V features the most sophisticated technology available to support the rigorous demands of intercontinental missions. From the unique engine design and highly advanced communications capabilities to the cabin that offers maximum passenger comfort and flexibility, the Gulfstream V continues the Gulfstream legacy of innovation and high quality. The Gulfstream V's ability to travel nonstop for 6,500 nautical miles at speeds up to Mach 0.885 sets the benchmark for world travel. For the first time, nonstop business travel between destinations such as Aspen and Rome, London and Singapore, San Francisco and Moscow, and New York and Tokyo is routine.

Gulfstream GV, which was introduced in 1997, is the successor to GIV and GIV-SP family of business jet introduced by Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in 1985 and 1993 respectively. Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics. Twin-engine Gulfstream V was conceived to serve as an ultra-long-range business jet featuring the most sophisticated technology.

The Gulfstream V (also called the G-V) first flew in 1995, was certified in 1997, and was one of the first "ultra-long range" (~6000 nautical miles) business aircraft. Capable of carrying up to 16 people in standard seating configurations, and able to fly up to 6,500 nautical miles (7480 miles, 12,038 km), the GV became the longest range business jet ever made (at the time of its introduction). Total production of the Gulfstream V was 191 aircraft.

General Characteristics

• Crew: 2 pilots, 0-2 attendants

• Capacity: 14-19 passengers

• Length: 96 ft 5 in (29.4 m)

• Wingspan: 93 ft 6 in (28.5 m)

• Height: 25 ft 10 in (7.9 m)

• Empty weight: 46,200 lb (21,000 kg)

• Loaded weight: 54,500 lb (24,721 kg)

• Useful load: 6,500 lb (2,948 kg)

• Max takeoff weight: 90,500 lb (41,136 kg)

• Powerplant: 2× Rolls-Royce BR710A1-10 turbofan, 14,750 lbf (65 kN) each

• Maximum ramp weight: 90,900 lb (41,318 kg)