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The Gulfstream V (Model GV, pronounced "G-five") is a large, long-range business jet aircraft produced by Gulfstream Aerospace, derived from the previous Gulfstream IV. It flies up to Mach 0.885 (508 kn; 940 km/h), up to 51,000 feet (16,000 m) and has a 6,500 nmi (12,000 km) range.
Gulfstream G550 government and military operators This is a list of notable operators for the Gulfstream G550 , an executive transport jet used by multiple governments, individuals, and companies. This article contains dynamic lists that may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness.
G550 cabin. The first production G550 (GV-SP) flew on 18 July 2002 and the aircraft received its FAA type certificate on August 14, 2003. [3] [4] In 2014, Gulfstream looked at a re-engine with the Rolls-Royce Pearl BR700 development announced in May 2018 for the new Global Express 5500 and 6500 variants but preferred the BR725-powered, 7,500 nmi G650. [5]
The Gulfstream G400, G500, and G600 (GVII [9]) are American twin-engine business jets designed and produced by Gulfstream Aerospace. The aircraft are designated Gulfstream GVII-G500 and GVII-G600 in their type certificate. [9] The two larger models were unveiled on October 14, 2014 and the smaller G400 was unveiled on October 4, 2021.
The Gulfstream G650ER has four living spaces, including a bedroom and dining room, as well as large swivel armchairs that convert into beds.
In 1999, General Dynamics purchased Gulfstream, [7] and it opened a $5.5 million aircraft refurbishment and completions support facility in Savannah in 2000. In 2001, it acquired Galaxy Aerospace and with it, the mid-size Astra SPX and super mid-size Galaxy, which were later rebranded the Gulfstream G100 and Gulfstream G200 , respectively. [ 1 ]
The BR725 powers the Gulfstream G650. The BR725 is a variant of the BR710 to power the Gulfstream G650. [5] Its prototype underwent component bench and its first full engine run in spring 2008. [6] European certification was achieved in June 2009. [7] The first Gulfstream G650, with BR725 engines, was delivered in December 2011. [8]
Grumman Gulfstream were a family of aircraft produced by Grumman. The line is continued by Gulfstream Aerospace , now a division of General Dynamics . Grumman Gulfstream I